John Constas
John Constas

@JohnConstas

7 Tweets 3 reads Nov 07, 2022
Vitamins & minerals you think you're getting enough of from your food but probably aren't:
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
Magnesium is depleted from the soils so you don't find it as easily in foods
Dark chocolate and avocados are good food sources
Supplementing is your best bet to replenish your reserves
Mag glycinate is my favorite
Potassium is a big one too
Due to a hyper processed/sodium rich diet
Many drain their reserves of this crucial mineral
Use more sea salt in your food
Drink more coconut water or use electrolytes to keep your levels high
Zinc is the ammunition for your immune system
Without it, your body has trouble defending itself
Oysters are the highest food source
I like Zinc Carnosine as a supplement form
Balance out with Copper
Vitamin A is what fuels your liver and skin
It also plays a role in your immunity
Your highest food source is organ meats, not very popular in this day and age
Cod liver oil is a good alternative or even canned cod livers (make sure its bpa free)
Vitamin B12 is the vitamin of life
It helps produce your blood cells
With today's push to lower meat consumption, many of you are missing B12
Methylcobalamin or hydroxycobalamin are the only forms I'd supplement with
Balance out with folate
Vitamin C is your body's favorite antioxidant
It helps clean up your trillions of cells and is a pillar of your immune system
Whole foods like kiwis, guavas and citrus fruits are your best sources
You need to eat them frequently
Avoid the supplements, most are made from corn

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