Top 5 Supplement Recommendations for Women Under 40

1. Multi-vitamin/multi-mineral combination
2. Fish oil with 2000 mg DHA and 3000 mg EPA
3. Vitamin D3 in the cholecalciferol form, 4000 IU
4. A “Green Drink”
5. Indole 3-Carbinol

Notes:

1. A multi-vitamin/multi-mineral combination is necessary in this day and age due to the depletion of nutrients from poor farming practices.
2. Fish oil contains the foundational essential omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA.
3. Vitamin D3 should be between 40 ng/ml and 80 ng/ml. To attain this level in the blood, most people must supplement with an additional 4000 to 5000 IU of vitamin D3.
4. Many women under 40 are having babies, raising children and work outside of the home. Many are under a great deal of stress. Most of them do not eat enough dark green leafy and brightly colored vegetables to prevent significant oxidative damage from stressful lifestyles. Therefore, a "green drink", which consists of concentrated dehydrated green vegetable and fruits, is highly recommended.
   
5. Indole 3-carbinol is found in significant amounts in dark green leafy vegetables. It increases the levels of protective estrogens and lowers the levels of harmful estrogens when taken supplementally in therapeutic dosages.

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