Vitamins and Mineral Supplements
Your Health: Why Are Vitamins and Minerals Important?
You can benefit greatly from the variety of vitamins and mineral supplements offered at Guy’s Pharmacy. Most of us know that our bodies need vitamins to stay healthy and fight off infection. Yet, with our busy lives, most of us don’t get enough of what we need from our diets.
Taking vitamins and minerals can help to promote healthy aging, boost your immune system, and support cardiovascular health. Millions of people regularly take vitamins and minerals to replace nutrients they may be missing in their diets.
Why Should You Consider Supplements?
Common Supplements and Their Benefits
- Calcium may help to improve bone health
- Melatonin supports a healthy sleep cycle
- Omega 3 Fish Oil is often used to support heart health and blood pressure
- Folic Acid is often taken by pregnant women to help reduce the birth defects
Guy's Pharmacy Recommendations for Vitamins and Supplements
- Take only the vitamins and minerals you need in the proper dose.
- Make your practitioner and pharmacist know what products you're taking.
- Ask about possible reactions between supplements and prescription medications.
Vitamins and Minerals: Over the Counter (OTC) or Compounded Solutions
All supplements are not created equal. That’s why it is important to discuss your concerns and needs with someone on the pharmacy team. We offer the highest quality products, and we can help you get started.
A few years ago, our founder decided to develop his own line of vitamins and supplements. The goal was to help take the guesswork out of deciding what to use. Our exclusive products are certified safe and meet all regulations from manufacturing to ingredient purity. We also carry other high-quality brands for those who want to stick with the products they know and love.
Supplement Consultation and Personalized Service
If you’re ready to learn more, our compounding pharmacist and pharmacy technicians can provide a thorough assessment of your nutritional needs. Together, we can understand more about your diet, and medication.
Once we understand what you need, your pharmacist will make recommendations to improve your intake of key vitamins and minerals. Using high-quality ingredients, our compounding pharmacist can customize supplements in the right dose and dispensing form.