10 Healthy Dietary Supplements for Men

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Most men don't take enough fruits and vegetables to meet their daily nutrient requirements. Dietary supplements, though not as healthy as natural nutrient sources, do play an important role in men's health by offering nutrients that are deficient in the body.

Here are 10 healthy dietary supplements for men.

1. Acetyl L-Carnitine

Amino acid, acetyl L-Carnitine is a good dietary supplement for brain drain in men. The amino acid is capable of converting fats into energy, as well as enhances anti-oxidant activity. Acetyl L-Carnitine is also believed to protect the grey matter of the brain from stress caused by aging and alcohol, according to Men's Health.  

2. Whey Protein

Men who work out regularly need a gram of protein per pound of their weight, which could be supplemented by taking whey protein powder, notes Modern Man.

3. Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps in maintaining appropriate calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood. A dose of 600-700 IU vitamin D should be taken by men every day.

4. Boron

A boron rich diet reduces the risk of prostate cancer in men by 65 percent, according to another article on Men's Health. It also helps in improving memory and concentration, say researchers from USDA. Men should add three milligrams of boron to their diet every day.  

5. Fish oil

Fish oil is good dietary supplement for men since it is rich in omega-3 fatty acid, a separate Men's Health post notes.

6. Probiotics

Probiotics supplements are helpful in keeping the microbiome of the body healthy by adding good bacteria. They also support immunity and weight loss, notes Men's Health.

7. Chromium

Chromium is helpful in maintaining the level of insulin in the body. Men with a history of diabetes or obesity are recommended to take 35 milligrams of chromium supplement per day.   

8. Coenzyme Q10

The production of coenzyme Q10 decreases with age and therefore it becomes necessary to take the enzyme supplement to have a youthful look. Coenzyme Q10 also helps in preventing Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease, states Men's Health. Men should take 100 mg of the enzyme supplement every day.

9. Creatine

Creatine gives more energy to men during workouts, as well as boost memory and intelligence, according to Mens Health. About 5 grams of creatine supplement everyday is recommended.

10. Folic acid

Folic acid plays an important role in reducing the levels of homocysteine and other amino acids that are associated with blood clotting in brain. A dose of 500 mg of folic acid per day reduces homocysteine levels in the blood by 18 percent.