My GNC story ...

my year's supply

my daily supply

a new addition

It has been quite a few years since I embarked on this journey of supplements ...never a believer before until one day, when we come of age, and the memory lapse became more pronounced, I decided to take matters into my hands and tried gingko - nothing venture, nothing gain :) Didn't think much of it until I bumped into an HPite whom I haven't met for years. I paused for a moment & a few seconds later, I recalled his name ! That was the moment of truth ! Since then, I swear by it :) From then on, the repertoire has increased from gingko to a whole fridge full with a year's supply on tap for the whole family of 4 with me dishing out a cocktail of 8-10 tabs daily :)
Came across articles about the placebo effect - decided to err on the side of moderation & now on an alternate day routine.
So far, they seem to serve us well - can't be assured of a balanced meal given our varied schedules, hence the next best bet is to take supplements :)
The list consists of :
* multi-vitamins (2 tabs) - for general health to supplement daily intake of vitamins
* salmon oil (1 tab) - decided on salmon oil as general fish oil may not mean you're getting the much needed omega
* gingko biloba (1 tab) - need it to help me recall your name or face when I see you on the road :) if it takes a little longer, please do not put pressure as the effect may have diminished a bit after years of taking it :)
* glucosamine chondroitin (1 tab) - to fend off joint pains - preventive measure - so far so good :)
* vitamin C (1 tab) - to boost immunity - the last time I was down with cold was a year ago - touch wood, immunity still good..
* masquelier's french pine bark (1 tab) - promised to be the strongest anti-oxidant - preventive measure
* calcium (2 tabs) - to prevent/delay osteoporosis - an inevitable process
* a new addition, spirulina (1 tab) - "conned" into buying it - haven't started on it yet
* another new recommendation, immu flora - lactobacillus acidophilus - great for the stomach bowels - preventive measure - haven't started on it yet :)
Mmmm...the above costs >S$2K a year for 3 pax besides the annual / bi-annual health check-up...keeping health in check is indeed a costly affair ...
Only time will tell if it is all just expensive urine ...so far, thank God...we're good...of course, one must not forget the age old much-needed exercise to stay fit...
In the meantime, stay healthy, be happy, and take time to smell the roses :)