Most people do not stop taking supplements because they changed their mind. They stop because they forget. Here is how to make a routine automatic.
1. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist first
Bring a list of everything you take, including medication. Some supplements interact with medicines; for example, CoQ10 may interact with warfarin (NCCIH).
2. Anchor it to something you already do
Take your supplements at the same moment every day, such as with breakfast or your first coffee. Linking a new habit to an old one is the simplest way to remember it.
3. Keep it where you can see it
A pouch at the back of a cupboard is easy to forget. Keep it next to the kettle or your toothbrush.
4. Pick a format you enjoy
If capsules feel like a chore, a chewable gummy may be easier to keep up. Our gummies vs. capsules guide covers the trade-offs.
5. Take only what the label says
More is not better. Follow the serving on the Supplement Facts panel, and do not double up if you miss a day.
6. Give it time, and be realistic
Supplements are not quick fixes. Stay consistent for several weeks, and keep the basics in place: food, sleep, movement and sun protection.
Our gummies
- Cranberry Women's Probiotic Gummies: probiotics with cranberry, 60 per pouch
- Super Beetroot Heart Gummies: beetroot, grape seed and CoQ10, 60 per pouch
- Tannies Daily Tanning Gummies: L-Tyrosine, beta-carotene and copper, 40 per pouch; not a sunscreen
This article is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a health condition. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.