Here are few top suggested complimentary supplements for your long-term wellness.

Consider taking them as per your peculiar condition, signs and symptoms.

Make sure to talk to your doctor for the right dosage etc., if you are using a dietary supplement or if you are thinking to start taking one, as all supplements are not safe.

• Vitamin A is important for maintaining the health of the mucous membranes, which line the oesophagus and the stomach.
• Vitamin B6 plays an important to provide indigestion relief and reduce pregnancy nausea including morning sickness.
• Vitamin C can help to reduce inflammation in the gut and increase ability to absorb iron.
• Vit C and Fish oil in combination with other suggested remedies helpful for eradicating H pylori infection.
• Vitamin D deficiency is common in people suffering from psoriasis, celiac disease, and Crohn’s disease.

Vitamin D helps regulating your immune response and can even relieve inflammation and ease symptoms of chronic inflammatory disorders.

• Probiotics play an important role in balancing bacteria in the gut and to help kill bad bacteria and add good bacteria to the digestive tract.

They enhance immunity, healing of the digestive passage, help to heal gut infections and reduce the number of toxic by-products in the bowel.

Very helpful for patients suffering from celiac disease, colic, indigestion and discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract.

• PREBIOTICS are types of fibre that can stimulate the growth or activity of good bacteria and uses as fuel for PROBIOTIC bacteria to support their growth in the gut.
• Digestive enzymes such as amylase, lipase, protease, bromelain, papain etc., naturally occur in the body to break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the foods we eat.

They may be helpful for reducing the IBS flare-up e.g., diarrhoea that may follow a fatty meal.

Adding enzymes to our meals helps support more efficient digestion and synthesis of food.

• 5 HTP – A lack of the neurotransmitter serotonin in gut neurons was observed in few studies – when levels of the brain chemical serotonin rise, hunger decreases.

People who engage in binge eating may have a different response to changes in serotonin levels.

5 HTP can be a better option then conventional antidepressants for treating depression, IBS and constipation etc.

• Fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body.

It is highly beneficial in reducing the inflammation of the intestinal lining and facilitate healthy digestion.

Take 1 tablespoon of cod liver oil or flaxseed oil mixed with some fresh carrot juice to stimulate bowel movements.

• Magnesium is one of the best supplements for digestive problems, particularly for constipation that can help improve gut motility.

This mineral attracts water into your intestines to soften stool and facilitate good bowel movement.

• Zinc plays a huge role in gut health and helps maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier to prevent leaky gut.
• Taking quercetin can be useful for dysenteric diarrhoea.
• Lecithin supplement can help ease heartburn and indigestion, especially for people who have a low tolerance for oily and fatty foods.
• L-glutamine can help protect and heal the digestive tract.

For your particular health problem(s), or to change your medications it is strongly suggested to avoid self-medication and consult your GP / health provider or Mind & Body Holistic Health Clinic.

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