Health Hotline Magazine | May 2026

Five to Thrive: Foundational Supplements for Health

By Lindsay Wilson

Americans believe that getting sufficient vitamins and minerals “are essential for maintaining health,” yet we continue to show up with inadequate levels of a number of essential micronutrients. For example, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) found that 46% of the popu ation has inadequate levels of vitamin C; 84% have inadequate vitamin E; and a whopping 95% are inadequate in vitamin D. High levels of stress, an ons aught of chemical exposure, nutrient poor soils caused by years of conventional agricultural practices, ultra processed foods, etc. make dietary supplements an essential part of a healthy lifestyle—and we know that, but with the sheer number of supplements avai able, a lot of folks are confused about what to take. Which supplements will build the foundation to help you thrive? Consider these “Five to Thrive”—five dietary supplements that most of us don’t get enough of, and ones that everyone can benefit from (#5 is the fun part where you personalize it to make it your own!).

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