Supplements
All of the following supplements are live-source, unheated, excipient free nutrients that are of the highest quality. They are organic, kosher and vegan. They are either suspended in organic alcohol or encapsulated in vegetable capsules and never use gelatin. In my opinion, these supplements are the best on the market and are extremely safe and most importantly effective. They are what I personally use for not only myself but also in my practice. Please also remember to check out the series “Dirty Little Supplements” to learn the ins and outs of supplements. Only the best for you!
Best All-Around Supplement Company
Best Herbal Supplement Company
Best Live-Source Liquid Melatonin
Melatonin ND- Premier Research Labs
read more in “Body Earth Rhythm”
Best Turmeric
Quantum Turmeric by Premier Research Labs
read more in “Getting Spicy in India”
Best Live-Source Iron Supplement
ErythroPro by Premier Research Labs
read more in “Vegan Iron Basics”
Best Hair and Nail Formula
Hair and Nails by Dragon Herbs
read more in “Kickin’ It with Kidneys”
Best Kidney Support
Kidney Complex by Premier Research Labs
read more in “The Kidney Cleanse”
Best Cold and Flu Formula
Nucleotide Complex by Premier Research Labs
read more in “Cold and Flu Insurance”
Best Vegan Sprouted Protein
Best Vitamin D3
Premier Research Labs D3 Serum
read more in “Cold and Flu Insurance”
Best Immediate Immune Booster
Premier Research Labs Colostrum-21 Powder
read more in “Cold and Flu Insurance”
Best Liver Formula: Detox and Repair
Silymarin
Pure Encapsulations Silymarin Liver Care
read more in Livin with a Liver
Best Hormone Metabolism/Balancing Formula
DIM Detox
DIM Detox by Pure Encapsulations
Best Stress and Anxiety Relief Formula
Tao in a Bottle
Tao in a Bottle by Dragon Herbs
Best Daily Supplement
Greens Mix
Greens Mix by Premier Research Labs
Best Anti-Stress and Energizer
Adaptogen Energizer
Adaptogen Energizer by Dragon Herbs
Best Hormone Balancer, Rejuvenative and Anti-Aging Formula
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Hi Kale Enthusiasts! My name is Lauren and I am a certified nutritionist but more importantly a nutrition nerd. My favorite things are farmer's markets, the ocean, my vitamix, stopping to smell the roses and most anything that comes straight from the ground. Welcome to my quest! 
Join me in my quest to find "The Holy Kale" of the health and wellness world. On this journey I will share with you the best way to feed your mind, body and soul so that you can be inspired to express your ultimate health! 
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I am a vegetarian but I still take fish oil for the Omega 3 benefits, obviously. Premier Research Labs doesn’t carry it, is there another place you might suggest? So many of the brands I find contain additives or (as hypocritical as this sounds) are encased with gelatin. Thanks.
I personally do a combination of PRL EFA Oil Blend, which I use on my food, and then I take a couple capsules of PRL DHA. The DHA is the hardest to get from food sources if you are vegetarian, and it is the most beneficial for brain development, nerve and eye health. Fortunately the one from PRL is derived from algae, so it is vegan friendly.
Hi there! Thank you for your wonderfully informative articles!! I was wondering I you have any personal stories/reviews of benefits of the bio response DM? I am recently off the birth control pill and looking to detox and lose weight. Thanks for your help!!
Hi Becky! I have worked with quite a few clients that used it, and it personally helped me a lot in terms of getting my hormones back on track after birth control. Fortunately DIM is a highly studied compound that has many successful findings on its ability to convert xeno-estrogens. It is a derivative taken from cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussel sprouts etc), so it is a safe way to detox. I would definitely give it a try.
Hello! You really have put together quite a great blog with lots of great information. Do you have any recommendations for people who are considering trying to lead a more healthy lifestlye but don’t know where to start? Outside of eating healthier and more green, Looking at all of the potential supplements and such feels overwhelming! Thank you.
Hello Jessica! I actually wrote an article about how to get started with the basics for supplements… check this out: Let me know if this is what you are looking for
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Hey Lauren! Have you tried the belly fat serum? http://www.healthbeyondhype.com/superstore/belly-fat-freedom-p-602.html
I posted the link to it, its the health beyond hype brand and I was wondering if for the price it was decent. I work out and eat really healthy but still have slightly lower ab fat. Do you know of anything else that could help this?
Hi Nikki – I actually have not used that product, nor heard any feedback on it. It may be worth a try though. Lower abdominal fat is either due to congested colon and/or congested lymph. Therefore, I would make sure that your bowels are moving normally, that you have eliminated any excess impacted waste (colonic) and have addressed the lymph. Oftentimes eliminating allergenic foods like dairy and gluten can help as well.
I love Premier Research Labs! I recently finished a kidney cleanse and I’m currently doing an intestinal cleanse using their products. I also take Max B-ND and Green Tea-ND. My question is what’s up with PRL and their “Nanized Delivery”? I’ve been hearing a lot in the news about nano size particles and their ill effects on our health. What can you tell me about this?
Nanized is NOT the same as the nano technology that you are referring about. Nanized in the case of the PRL products is just referring to the size of the molecules of the nutrients which are held in the probiotic bodies. Their “nanized” products are actually amazing, the most cutting edge in nutrition right now. They by-pass the digestive system and get directly into the cell making them the most efficient way to take nutrients. Hope that answers your question.
Lauren:
What do you think of whey and protein supplements for runners? Particularly from this running coach? (http://runnersconnect.net/coach-corner/what-runners-can-learn-from-bodybuilders/)
I am considering buying the “Gold Standard” whey and protein supplements (http://www.amazon.com/health-personal-care/dp/B000QSNYGI). But I wanted to see what a nutritionist, rather than running coach, might think.
I just don’t know what to think about this from a nutrition and health (rather than athletic) perspective.
Thanks so much! -Stella
Hi Stella, I do agree that athletes of any kind, including runners, need to make sure they are getting adequate protein in their diet. I do not recommend casein because it is extremely hard for the body to digest and often it can create mucous in the intestine. As for Whey, there is a big difference in quality out there. The majority of the whey comes from conventionally raised cows (hormones, antibiotics etc) and the whey is actually highly processed which can damage many of its nutrients. Finally, many people do not do well with whey because its a part of cows milk – a huge proportion of people do not digest cows dairy. With that being said, if you do feel fine on whey (can digest it well), then I would only purchase whey protein that is from organically raised cows. A couple brands are Tera’s Whey, Whey Protein from Quantum Nutrition Labs, and Protein Factory. I also really love the vegan protein powders by Sunwarrior. They have a few types that are blends of sprouted brown rice, cranberry, pea etc. Lastly, I personally think taking Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) can be extremely helpful as well. I personally use the BCAA supplement from Pure Encapsulations.