Supplements lately + Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

For most of my adulthood, I barely remembered to take a vitamin. That changed with fertility treatments and all the supplements. And then I took prenatals for a year or so. Then I lost interest again. 

But it's winter and we've got preschool germs and school germs and traveling germs and the only thing I can do is up the supplement game. Like, I've gone all in. This is what I'm taking/buying and making everyone else take too. Much of it isn't about seeing immediate results, but about looking at the big picture of health and how I want to feel overall. This is a long game thing. It's really hard to know what to take or what to try and I usually hate research of almost any kind, but I don't really mind this. I can mostly find what I'm looking for on Amazon or at Walmart, too. 

*Clearly, clearly, I'm not a doctor. This is just what has been recommended to me by my doctors and what seems like a good idea for us right now.*

Collagen: I started collagen last year. It's a great extra source of protein. I put it in coffee in the morning and a smoothie if I have one later in the day. I don't do a full serving (2 scoops) but usually split it between the two drinks. 

Prenatals: I have tried the fancy ones and I don't like them. Anything chewy with omega-3 just makes me gag. I just buy the basic gummy prenatals because I like them. I did learn this time that you can skip a day and your baby won't, like, stop growing. I always assumed superstitiously that you needed to take them every day no matter what. They told me back in September that if I felt sick, prenatals often would make it worse so, it was fine to skip a few days. They're just more of a blanket recommendation for everyone than they are necessary day in and day out. 

Magnesium: I bought these Calm gummies after over a year of considering it. Sometimes I buy things like this and just don't use them like this sleep aid that I've thrown away twice now, so I was hesitant. Magnesium is supposed to help with leg cramps and contribute to more restful sleep. I did ask my doctor and she said a magnesium supplement is never a bad idea. The chiropractor I saw said magnesium is one of the number one supplements they recommend. 

Zinc: Because why not? This is a Zinc/Vitamin C blend. 

Liquid probiotic: I saw this recommended and, after reading up on it, it seemed like a really sensible idea. I'm not a huge kombucha fan, but that's basically what it tastes like. It's a small dose though and I only take it once a day. Scott and Wells take it too. It's not cheap, but I think that the investment in health is worth it. 

Vitamin D: My doctor told me everyone needs extra vitamin D and that, this time of year, our bodies aren't physically able to process enough in the short hours of sunlight even if we are outside a lot. These are for me and Scott. 

Immune Support + elderberry: I read recently that kids don't actually need a multivitamin. I give Wells these instead.

Is there anything I need to add? What do you take? 

This, as the title said, is my go-to smoothie lately. I went off of that recipe and the only addition I really make is the mango or berries to bulk it up. Pineapple would be good too. I don't like putting ice in my smoothies.