Supplements

Supplements can help bridge the gap between what your body needs and what you get from diet alone. At Functional Medical Basics, we provide personalized supplement recommendations to support your energy, immunity, and long-term health.

Our Favorite Supplements

Supplements can be powerful tools to support energy, immunity, and long-term health. Below is a list of my top recommendations, with details on their benefits and how they may support your body.

Vitamin D3 with K2

(N-Acetyl Cysteine, 600 mg 1–2x/day)

  • Supports immune function and bone health
  • Works synergistically with K2 for proper calcium balance
  • Often called the “sunlight vitamin”

Methylated B-Complex

  • Supports detox through methylation pathways
  • Helps DNA repair and energy production
  • May improve mood, anxiety, and brain function
  • Especially useful for those with high homocysteine or methylmalonic acid levels

Magnesium Glycinate

 (400 mg/day)

  • Involved in over 300 enzyme reactions in the body
  • Supports relaxation, sleep, and stress management
  • Helps with blood pressure, headaches, constipation, palpitations, and muscle cramps

NAC

(N-Acetyl Cysteine, 600 mg 1–2x/day)

  • Precursor to glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant
  • Supports detoxification, joints, liver, kidneys, blood sugar, and energy
  • Scavenges free radicals and reduces oxidative stress

Curcumin

(Turmeric, 500 mg capsules or spice)
  • Potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
  • Supports joint health and healthy aging
  • May help prevent chronic conditions including heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s

Quercetin

(500 mg)

  • Natural flavonoid that reduces immune overactivation
  • Helpful for allergies, sinuses, and inflammation

Omega-3

(1,000 mg DHA + EPA)

  • Anti-inflammatory effects
  • Supports brain function, mood, heart health, and anxiety reduction

SPMs

(Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators)

  • Potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
  • Supports joint health and healthy aging
  • May help prevent chronic conditions including heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s

Chlorella / Spirulina / Blue-Green Algae

  • Binds and removes heavy metals and environmental toxins
  • Supports immune function and detoxification

Activated Charcoal

(500 mg)
  • Helps bind mold toxins and heavy metals
  • Supports safe elimination through the gut

Berberine

  • Improves insulin sensitivity
  • Supports healthy blood sugar balance and weight management
  • Helpful in metabolic syndrome and diabetes care

Note: Supplements work best when tailored to your individual needs. Always check with your healthcare provider before starting new supplements to ensure they’re right for you.

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