{"id":17317,"date":"2023-02-07T22:53:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T22:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/?p=17317"},"modified":"2023-04-14T23:33:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T23:33:20","slug":"90-day-supplement-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/90-day-supplement-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"A 90-day supplement journey: what to expect"},"content":{"rendered":"Whether your goal is to better a specific area of health or just improve your general wellness, there\u2019s a handful of lifestyle changes you can make to help \u2013 one of the easiest is taking supplements. If you\u2019re just starting out with vitamins or still deciding, you might be wondering: how long do they take to work? The answer: it depends. Each person\u2019s experience will vary on a range of factors, but *very* generally speaking, you can assume around 90 days. Read on to learn why and what you can expect along the way.First, what factors influence your journey?Your body uses vitamins for many natural bodily processes, like bone health, immunity and converting food into energy to name a few. But each person is unique and supplements can work differently for every body. Some factors that can affect how your vitamins will work include:What vitamins are in your packYour baseline nutrient levelsDietAgeUnderlying health issuesPhysical activityEnvironmentSo why 90 days? Often unwanted symptoms are related to nutrient imbalances or low levels, and your body needs time to adjust and rectify these. Mega doses won\u2019t work either \u2013 your body is only able to absorb and use so much at a time, so taking a high dose or doubling up won\u2019t make up for a history of low levels. In fact, this can cause more harm and complications, so it\u2019s important to stay within recommended doses and focus on consistency.Here\u2019s a breakdown of what you can expect at the end of each month:The 30-day markSome supplements are fast-acting, and depending on what\u2019s in your pack, you might observe some benefits rather quickly. For instance, if you have digestive enzymes, magnesium or melatonin \u2013 you\u2019ll likely notice early benefits of reduced bloating, relaxed muscles or better sleep* within the first month.Other supplements need more time for noticeable results though. Especially if your nutrient baseline was low, it may take longer to correct the deficiency and see change. So even if you don\u2019t feel immediate changes after your first month, that\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing, nor does that mean the vitamins aren\u2019t working in the background! In fact, when your vitamins are ingested and absorbed, they immediately start their metabolic effects to aid your bodily processes.The 60-day markAfter about two months of taking your packs consistently, you may start seeing some noticeable changes. If you were struggling with symptoms related to low levels of a particular nutrient, these symptoms may start to reduce. For instance, if you\u2019re one of the 42 percent of U.S. adults that are deficient in Vitamin D and struggling with fatigue, brain fog or poor mood because of it, after 6 weeks of supplementation, vitamin D levels may improve according to some research &#8211; alleviating some of these symptoms. Or if you\u2019re one of the 10 million people in the U.S. who are deficient in iron, levels typically improve after about 2 months for most people. (Note: always check with your doctor if iron should be added to your supplement routine.)The 90-day markIf you\u2019ve been taking your supplements consistently for roughly 3 months, you should have a good sense of whether they\u2019re working well or if modifications need to be made. Your nutrient levels may be close to, if not up to par and you may feel improvements in particular areas of concern. If you\u2019re working with your doctor to correct low levels, they may redo blood work to reevaluate your levels around this time. (Note: it\u2019s important to follow your doctor\u2019s recommendations when correcting deficiencies.)If you feel your pack needs adjustments or your health goals have changed, book a complimentary appointment with our Nutritionists. You can also email, chat or call for assistance.Bottom lineWhile many of us wish (and sometimes expect) supplements to work like magic pills \u2013 the truth is, supplements need time to extend all their benefits. Plus, there are many aspects that can affect your supplement journey, but on average, you can expect to see nutrient levels improved and some benefits after about 90 days of taking your packs consistently.About Gabby\u00a0Gabby is a Nutritionist with a master\u2019s degree in strategic communications. She loves using her nutrition-fluency with storytelling to encourage positive change. Before Persona, she worked at a mental health clinic helping clients manage stress, anxiety and other mental health issues through diet.*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal, or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your goal is to better a specific area of health or just improve your general wellness, there\u2019s a handful of lifestyle changes you can make to help \u2013 one of the easiest is taking supplements. 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