Supplementation

Okay wait—pause. Before we get into the whole “supplements I actually take” thing, let me just say this:

Yes, I did go to a Functional Wellness Doctor. Yes, she ran alllll the tests (I basically gave 47 vials of blood and spit in multiple containers; you’re welcome for that visual), and she came back with a supplement plan designed for me. For real health stuff. Like, big girl health. Prevention of major issues kind of stuff. Not just “I’m tired and want to glow” stuff—although yes, that too.

Now. Important disclaimer because the internet is weird:

I’m not a doctor. I don’t play one on Instagram. I’m not trying to treat your symptoms or sell you on anything.

I’m just telling you what I take because it actually helps me feel better, function better, and not lose my mind on Tuesdays when everything falls apart.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “Wait, how do I even know what I need?” start with my girls at SIMPLY. They’re sweet, smart, and know their stuff. They can totally help you get going. Or DM me and I’ll send you some great testing options so you can go full nerd on your own biology too.

Alright, deep breath. Let’s get into the chaos of what’s in my supplement drawer, cabinet or top of counter… depending on the day.

Magnesium Glycinate

My OG ride-or-die. If my house were burning down, I’d probably grab this and my children. And I have tried others and the type you take is VERY important. Did you know there are seven different types of Magnesium? Yeah. Do your research.

Why I take it:

Makes me less twitchy (physically and emotionally)

Helps me sleep like a functioning adult. I mean SAHLEEEEP.

Keeps my digestion from becoming... dramatic

It’s part of my wind down ritual. Like Hey-Well drinks. Or binging Gilmore Girls.

Ashwagandha

An adaptogen that adapts me back into a decent version of myself.

Why I take it:

Balances my cortisol (aka “stress juice” aka “angry chihuahua mode”)

Helps me stay grounded when I want to scream into a pillow

Makes me just slightly more zen when the milk spills and someone’s getting smart and the oven is beeping

Sometimes I skip it and immediately regret my choices. Sometimes I double up and feel like I could parent a preschool class blindfolded.

Thorne Basic B Complex

Because I have MTHFR, which sounds like an insult but is actually a genetic mutation. It means my body processes B vitamins like a broken vending machine. This helps.

Why I take it:

Keeps my energy up and my anxiety down

Actually works with my body (hello, methylated)

Supports hormone function and mood regulation

If I miss it for more than two days, I feel it. Tired. Weird. Foggy. Not cute. Read that again.

OmegaGenics Neuro Fish Oil

Yes, I’ve tried cheap ones. Yes, they made me burp fish. No, I’m never doing that again.

Why I take it:

Brain and mood support (less brain fog, more clarity)

Great for joints and inflammation

Doesn’t ruin my day with aftertaste regret

My brain just runs better on this stuff. I notice it. My kids probably do too.

MegaSporeBiotic

A probiotic that actually survives digestion and doesn’t just chill in your stomach doing nothing.

Why I take it:

Helps keep my gut in check (and by "check" I mean not bloated and miserable)

Makes digestion smoother and less... unpredictable

Immune support without 27 oranges

It’s spore based, which sounds weird, but science says it works and my jeans agree.

Vitamin D3 + K2

Sunshine in a capsule, plus K2 to make sure it goes where it’s supposed to.

Why I take it:

Immune and bone support

Mood boosting (like little sunshine soldiers for my serotonin)

Necessary if you’re not living in a beach town or getting daily rays

This is my “no matter what” supplement. Period.

Creatine

Not just for gym bros. Creatine is the unsung hero of female fitness and brain power.

Why I take it:

Helps me build and keep muscle

Boosts brain function (IYKYK)

Gives me a strength edge without weird side effects

It’s tasteless, affordable, and I throw it in my morning drink and go on with my life.

Saffron Lattes

Listen, I don’t care if this isn’t a supplement. It’s a mood enhancer with a foam top, and I stand by that.

Why I drink them:

Calms my nervous system (no joke)

Supports mood balance and happy vibes

Tastes like joy in a mug

It feels like a warm hug from a friend who knows you’ve been on edge but still shows up with snacks.

Digestive Enzymes

The unsung hero of post-meal peace. I take one of these when I eat something that might cause WWIII in my stomach (read: basically anything not eaten alone in silence with chamomile tea).

Why I take it:

Helps break down food like a civilized human

Keeps the bloat monster at bay

Makes me feel like my gut isn’t punishing me for having a social life

I don’t take it with every meal, but when I do, it’s like my gut gives me a little high five and says, “Thanks, girl. I got you.”

Real Talk

This isn’t a commercial.

Just what I actually use to keep my body and brain from staging a full-on mutiny while I mom, coach, and try to be a semi-functional human.

Here’s the truth: I don’t take them perfectly. I forget. I drop pills down the sink. I talk myself out of routines like a feral squirrel who just spotted a shiny acorn.

But when I let these vitamins slide for too long, it’s not just “oh, I feel a little off.”

It’s full-on Friends chaos. Picture Ross finding out Joey and Rachel are together, loudly insisting “I’m FINE,” while grabbing a scorching hot pan of fajitas with his bare hands. That kind of fine. The clearly not fine, voice an octave too high, somebody hide the breakables kind of fine.

Give it another week without my supplements and I graduate to full Thanksgiving sandwich level meltdown. You know the one: the unholy fury when someone eats Ross’s beloved leftover turkey sandwich. My mood tanks, my patience evaporates, and my family starts scanning for escape routes long before I realize I’ve gone full Ross.

Here’s why the drama shows up so fast:

B vitamins (especially B12 and folate) – These little dynamos help make the feel-good brain chemicals and turn your food into actual energy. Skip them and you’ll get brain fog, irritability, low mood, and that wired-but-tired vibe. If you’ve got the MTHFR mutation like I do, you process B’s about as well as a vending machine that eats your dollar and laughs.

Vitamin D – Technically a hormone, it helps with everything from bones to immune defense to cranking out serotonin. Without enough D, your mood dimmer switch drops to “meh,” and you might catch every cold floating by.

Omega-3s – These good fats keep the electrical signals in your brain firing like a well-tuned band and tame inflammation. Go without and you risk cranky moods, memory slips, and joints that sound like an old door hinge.

Magnesium – The unsung hero of over 300 body reactions. Low levels mean restless sleep, muscle twitches, higher anxiety, and a stress response that’s basically a fire alarm with a dying battery: constant, annoying, impossible to ignore.

Let that cocktail of depletion brew long enough and your body starts sending smoke signals: short fuse, slow recovery, can’t-sleep nights, that “something is off and I can’t name it” vibe.

This is why consistency isn’t just vanity for me. It’s survival. When I keep these nutrients coming, everything—my patience, my workouts, my ability to avoid a Ross-style fajita grab or Thanksgiving sandwich tirade—stays in the human zone.

Supplements won’t fix your life, but they can give your body the raw materials to do what it was built to do. And when you’ve got that baseline handled, everything else from 6 a.m. workouts to kid chaos feels a little more like a feel-good sports movie and a lot less like a sitcom meltdown.

Important note: I am not a doctor and I’m not giving medical advice. I’m simply sharing what works for me. If you’d like to figure out what’s right for you, talk with the girls at Simply—they’re the experts who can help you build your own game plan.