5 Supplements That Every Man Should Take.

No matter what your lifestyle or age, these handful of pills and powder will improve your health and performance.  Sun Orwell, the  examine.com  selected the 5 pots that every man should have in your drawer.

Vitamin D is exceptionally difficult to get your fill of this vital micronutrient supplementation without.  To produce it naturally your body depends on sunlight exposure (often impossible), while food sources are limited to fish oil and eggs.  
2,000iu recommended daily dose.

Vitamin K Let's face it: it is rare for a man who loves to attack a cabbage dish.  This is why very few people have an optimal dose of vitamin K, present in high levels only in dark green vegetables, matcha tea and natto (soy fermented).  Supplementation will help reduce the stiffness of the arteries protecting you against heart disease and improving bone density and health. 
1,000mcg Recommended daily dose.

ZMA Zinc is lost in sweat, so men who exercise regularly are particularly likely to benefit from a refill  and magnesium is the second most common mineral deficiency among men  (vitamin D Behind).  Both help to optimize the biological processes of your body.  ZMA combines the two together along with aspartate and vitamin B6.  It is a simple way to ensure that your body has everything you need to deal with the damage caused by training. Recommended daily dose of 15 mg of zinc (you can double it if you are training hard),  200 mg of magnesium.

Creatine Creatine is one of the best studied supplements in the world, famous for increasing strength and stamina in the gym. Simply put, it provides your cells extra energy and can even improve mental well-being and metabolic health side to boost performance for the year.  Despite the media alarmism, it is a very safe supplement with no side effects and even your mother should take. Recommended 5g daily dose.

Fish oil Unless you are eating fatty fish a few times a week, you're probably not getting enough EPA and DHA (the major fatty acids in fish oil) and is losing numerous benefits of mental and metabolic health. Completing will decrease anxiety, improve mood and help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure if your levels are high.Recommended 1-2g daily dose.