Nutrition

What you need to know about your vitamins and supplements

 What you need to know about your vitamins and supplements

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Nutrition

What you need to know about your vitamins and supplements

From common allergens to ingredients, here's what to consider when you're choosing the supplement that's right for you. 

While Canadians are refining their diets more and more—simplifying them and making sure they're free from over processed and unnecessary ingredients—the same can't always be said for the vitamins and supplements we take. In fact, the large array of options and brands available can leave people wondering which supplements to take and when. The good news: there are ways to support your health with high-quality, clean vitamins and supplements. Here are three issues to keep in mind.

 

Consider the "free from" messaging

Looking for a supplement that is free from artificial colours, preservatives and flavours is top of mind for so many of us. Reading the ingredient list on the label can help you understand if you've found the right brand.

 

Think about a cleaner supplement

It's worth making sure your supplements don't contain anything you're trying to reduce or avoid in your diet, such as GMOs; dairy products or lactose; gluten; or artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.

 

How accessible is the brand?

Picking a brand that is well-known and available at stores where you regularly shop will help you stay consistent with your supplements. If they're hard to get, you'll likely forget to replenish them when you run out.

 

Pick Sundown Naturals

Sundown Naturals is committed to providing high-quality supplements that are always non-GMO and free from dairy products and artificial colours. We have been dedicated to healthy lifestyle support for more than 40 years and take pride in providing customers with clean products that complement their healthy diet and active lifestyle. You can find our supplements online at amazon.ca and well.ca, and in-store at Rexall, Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaws.

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What you need to know about your vitamins and supplements

Iron

Helps prevent iron deficiency. 

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What you need to know about your vitamins and supplements

Melatonin

Helps reset the body's sleep-wake cycle. 

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What you need to know about your vitamins and supplements

Turmeric

Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an anti-inflammatory to help relieve joint pain.

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What you need to know about your vitamins and supplements

Zinc

Helps maintain immune functions. 

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What you need to know about your vitamins and supplements

Omega 3-6-9

Helps maintain cardiovascular health.

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What you need to know about your vitamins and supplements

Kids Gummy Vitamins

Great tasting kids gummies are available in three flavours: grape, cherry and orange!

Note: These products may not be right for you. Always read and follow the label.

 

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