Supplementing and the few rules I follow.

Notes from a Nurse + the sleep supplement that has replaced my Kikoko

I dislike rules a lot. But when it comes to supplements, I stand by a few.

1. I DO NOT BUY SUPPLEMENTS FROM AMAZON (read this)

2. I ONLY BUY DIRECT FROM QUALITY COMPANIES.

3. I BUY IN PERSON OR DO MY BEST TO MINIMIZE SHIP TIMES WHEN I CAN’T BUY IN PERSON.

4. I DO NOT INGEST ANY PILL, POWDER, OR POTION BECAUSE SOMEBODY ELSE DOES IT.

5. BEING INTRODUCED TO A SUPPLEMENT BY AN INFLUENCER CAN BE COOL, BUT I WILL NEVER TAKE SOMETHING BLINDLY JUST BECAUSE THEY TAKE IT.

6. WHEN I SHARE ABOUT A SUPPLEMENT, IT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

7. NOT EVERYONE NEEDS EVERYTHING. WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT NEEDS, WANTS, AND CHEMISTRY.

8. I HAVE A TESTING PERIOD FOR EVERY SUPPLEMENT I TAKE.

9. I TRUST MY GUT INSTINCTS. I DON’T CARE WHAT THE SUPPLEMENT CLAIMS. IF IT DOESN’T SIT WELL WITH ME FOR WHATEVER REASON, I WON’T TAKE IT.

10. IF THE SUPPLEMENT IS AMAZING, BUT THE COMPANY HAS TERRIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES OR POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, I WILL NOT BUY IT.

11. NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. I REALLY WISH PEOPLE WOULD STOP SAYING THAT SH*T.

12. BLOODWORK COMPLETED A MINIMUM OF 1-2 TIMES A YEAR.

*Below, behind the paywall, you will find more details on supplements to consider (basics + specialized), the companies I buy from, and my argument for everyone to know exactly why they are taking supplements + one of my new favorites.