Supplements to Stay Healthy this Summer

Collagen: To keep your skin looking nourished and healthy throughout the summer, try collagen. As the most abundant protein in our bodies, it helps replace dead skin cells and give our skin strength. Studies show that taking 2.5-5 grams of collagen hydrolysate can help improve skin moisture and elasticity while reducing dryness and roughness - a plus when skin becomes dry and rough after hours in the sun. Plus, collagen may even help reduce cellulite and stretch marks. To get more collagen in your diet, you can drink real bone broth, make a smoothie with protein powder made from bone broth, or take collagen supplements.

Probiotics: Probiotics are the good bacteria that populate the intestinal tract and keep digestion, immune function, and a host of other functions in check. They also stand guard against any bad bacteria that may enter the body, including bacteria from food sources. Probiotics can aid digestion and reduce bloating, while also providing an extra hedge of protection against possible food poisoning. Probiotics also help improve your skin’s health, so they may reduce acne and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Magnesium: Magnesium is partially responsible for more than 300 biochemical functions in the body, including protein synthesis and blood glucose control. It helps relax the muscles in your digestive tract, neutralize stomach acid, release pain-reducing hormones, and improve blood circulation. Because of these benefits, taking magnesium supplements helps battle common health concerns, like headaches, digestive issues, and trouble sleeping. In addition to supplementing with magnesium, try adding magnesium-rich foods to your diet, like cooked spinach, almonds, cashews, avocado and broccoli.