For the 2023 Dietary Supplement Awards (Consumers’ Choice) winners, this article picks out Multivitamins, Sports Nutrition/Weight Loss, Liver Protection & Healthy Fats to showcase.
Multivitamins
Bluebonnet – One Whole Food-Based Multiples
An all food based daily multi-nutritional supplement enriched with over 25 essential vitamins, including all coenzyme forms of the B vitamins, as well as minerals.
Sports Nutrition/Weight Loss
Dr. Mercola® – Biothin Berberine with Chromium
Ingredients: niacin, chromium, berberine plant complex (containing 28% berberine)
Other Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), pea protein, sunflower lecithin, grape seed extract, silicon dioxide, hydroxypropylene
Berberine supports the body’s metabolism by activating an intracellular enzyme called adenosine monophosphate kinase (AMPK), which is known as the “metabolic master switch” and promotes a healthy balance of energy, lipids, glucose, and insulin; and chromium, which supports the body’s metabolism by maintaining normal blood sugar and lipid levels.
Liver Protection
1MD Nutrition – Liver MD
Ingredients: Vitamin E, Zinc, Selenium, TocoGaia™, Silymarin Extract, Lipoic Acid, L-Cysteine
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide and Vegetable Oil Powder
Silymarin extract, which maintains healthy liver function through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects; L-cysteine, which is used to make N-acetylcysteine in the body, has antioxidant properties.
Healthy Fats
Dr. Mercola® – Krill Oil Double Strength
Ingredients: krill oil (phospholipids, EPF, DHA), organic astaxanthin
Other Ingredients: Capsule (fish gelatin), organic olive oil, organic rosemary extract.
Krill oil is naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPF, DHA), and also has choline, phospholipids, and astaxanthin. dha/epa may promote heart health, help maintain healthy blood vessel function, support cognitive health, inhibit joint inflammatory factors, and more.
