Health & Wellness

Creatine Monohydrate

Creatine is a natural compound your muscles use for quick bursts of energy, and it's one of the most studied supplements out there. Most people take it to help keep muscle strength and size as they work out, which matters more as we age and naturally lose muscle. Newer research also looks at possible benefits for the brain. Thorne's version is plain, unflavored creatine monohydrate (5 g a scoop) that's NSF Certified for Sport, so it's tested for what's on the label. Just stir a scoop into water or a drink once a day.

Vitamin K Triple Play (K1 + K2 MK-4/MK-7)

Vitamin K helps your blood clot normally and helps your body put calcium where it belongs, in your bones rather than your arteries. This one combines three forms: K1 (the kind in leafy greens) plus two forms of K2 (MK-4 and MK-7). People often take it for bone health, especially alongside vitamin D. Important: vitamin K directly affects warfarin (Coumadin), so anyone on that drug should not start or stop it without talking to their doctor.

Pairs with: Vitamin D3. D3 helps you absorb calcium, and K2 helps direct it to your bones.

Vitamin D3 5,000 IU in Coconut Oil

Vitamin D is the “sunshine vitamin” your skin makes from sunlight, and a lot of people run low, especially in winter or in northern states. It helps your body absorb calcium for strong bones and supports your immune system and muscles. These small softgels use coconut oil because vitamin D absorbs better with a little fat. 5,000 IU is a higher dose, so many people check their blood level with their doctor first.

Pairs with: Vitamin K2. The two are commonly taken together for bone and heart health.

Ubiquinol (Active CoQ10) 100 mg

CoQ10 is something your cells use to make energy, and your heart uses a lot of it. Ubiquinol is the ready-to-use form, which tends to absorb better, especially as we get older and our own levels drop. It's popular for general heart and energy support. Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs also lower the body's own CoQ10, which is why many people on statins take it.

Often taken by: people on statins, after checking with their doctor.

Multi for Him 50+

A once-a-day multivitamin made for men over 50, with 22 vitamins and minerals including B vitamins, zinc, magnesium and vitamin D. Think of it as a safety net that fills small gaps in your diet, not a replacement for good food. It has no iron, which most older men don't need extra of. It's USP Verified, meaning an outside group checked that it contains what the label says.

Marine Collagen Peptides + Hyaluronic Acid

Collagen is the protein that gives skin, joints and connective tissue their structure, and our bodies make less of it with age. This version comes from fish and is broken down into small pieces (peptides) that are easy to absorb. It also adds hyaluronic acid, which helps skin hold moisture. People mostly take it for skin, hair, nails and joint comfort; studies are encouraging but the effects are modest.

Ultimate Omega (Lemon, 1,280 mg)

This is a concentrated fish oil that gives you 1,280 mg of omega-3s (EPA and DHA) in two soft gels. Omega-3s are healthy fats found in fish like salmon and sardines, and they're widely used to support the heart, brain, eyes and joints. People who don't eat fish a couple of times a week often take it. The lemon flavor helps cut down on fishy burps.

Note: fish oil can add to the effect of blood thinners.