The debate continues over wheter or not taking nutritional supplements has any benefit. This is particulary relevant in light of the cost associated with purchasing these supplements. However, enough studies have shown that additional intake of certain vitamins and minerals above the recommended requirements do indeed have health benefits, especially when mitigating the effects of aging are taken into consideration.

Below are the Top-10 nutritional supplements that I use on a daily basis:

1. Multivitamin (without iron)

2. Vitamin C - 500mg 3x per day

3.a.) Vitamin E - avoid the synthetic form (dl-alpha);  instead look for the natural form (l-alpha). The best form is one  that contains mixed tocotrienols and tocoferols.

b.)  Selenium - avoid taking more than 400 mcg per day. Check your multivitamin for its selenium level.

4.  Hi-Potency B-Complex

5.  Co-Q 10 (100mg twice a day)

6. a.) Alpha-lipoic acid (R-fraction is preferable to mixed RL form)

b.) acetyl-L-carnitine

7. Vitamin D3

8. Magnesium/Calcium supplement

9. Zinc

10. Chromium Picolinate

The following supplemets constitute an Advanced Supplements Program:

11. Fish Oil Supplement (Omega 3-fatty acids)

11. Resveratrol/Grape Seed Extract (Standardized)

12. Aged Garlic Extract (Standardized)

13. Tumeric Extract (Standardized)

As always, be sure to consult with your physian before taking any nutritional supplements or making any changes to your diet.