Aging well isn’t about luck — it’s about strategy. When you reach your 40s, 50s and beyond, the habits that once kept you healthy don’t always work the same way. You may eat well, move your body and even take a few vitamins, but still find yourself dealing with fatigue, brain fog, achy joints or a sense that your “spark” just isn’t as bright as it used to be.
Here’s the truth: the modern world has shifted the health playing field. Our food supply isn’t as nutrient-dense as it was even 50 years ago, thanks to overfarming, pesticides, long-distance transport and storage losses. Stress, poor sleep and environmental toxins add more strain. And then there’s the genetic piece: your DNA influences how well you absorb, convert and use nutrients — meaning two people can eat the same diet and get very different results.
That’s why I take three key supplements every single day. They’re not random picks or the latest Instagram trend. They’re chosen because I’ve tested my DNA, checked my omega-3 balance, and looked closely at what my body needs.
In this article, I’ll walk you through:
Let’s dive in.
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) are the building blocks of healthy aging. They reduce inflammation, protect your brain, support heart and joint health and even improve mood. Dr. Mark Hyman calls omega-3s “one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients on the planet.”
For me, keeping inflammation in check is non-negotiable. Chronic, low-grade inflammation (sometimes called “inflammaging”) is now recognised as one of the biggest drivers of modern health problems.
Oily fish, flax and chia do provide omega-3s, however, there are three problems:
Variations in the FADS1/2 genes reduce your ability to convert plant-based omega-3 into EPA and DHA. If you have these SNPs (as I do), direct supplementation with high-quality omega-3 is crucial.
Life parallel: Relying on plant omega-3 when you carry these gene variations is like trying to text on an old flip phone while everyone else uses a smartphone. Technically possible, but inefficient — and frustrating.
Special Note: A recent analysis from the Framingham Heart Study — one of the longest and most respected health studies — found that being deficient in omega-3 increases your risk of dying from any cause as much as being a smoker. Yes, you read that right. Low omega-3 is as dangerous for your long-term health as lighting up every day.
Cellgevity supports the production of glutathione — often called the body’s “master antioxidant.” Glutathione neutralises free radicals, supports detoxification, helps recycle other antioxidants (like Vitamin C and E), and keeps cells functioning optimally.
Dr. Ben Lynch and Dr. Margaret Smith emphasise that impaired detoxification, often linked to genetic variations, can leave you more vulnerable to oxidative stress, fatigue and chronic illness. Supporting glutathione is like giving your body’s cleanup crew the tools it needs to keep everything running smoothly.
Sulfur-rich foods like broccoli, garlic and onions provide precursors for glutathione. But here’s the catch:
It’s like trying to mop up a flood with a single paper towel — you simply don’t have enough to get the job done.
Variations in GST and COMT genes can slow down detox capacity. If you carry these SNPs, your body may struggle more with clearing toxins, making glutathione support especially valuable.
Special Note: Researchers at Harvard Medical School, writing in The Lancet, have called glutathione “the mother of all antioxidants.” Low glutathione has been linked to nearly every chronic condition of aging, from diabetes to neurodegeneration. Some scientists even suggest it may be a better predictor of healthy aging than blood sugar or cholesterol.
Glutathione Testing Made Simple: You can test glutathione status by measuring Glutathione Peroxidase in the blood. Unlike most antioxidants, which come from food, glutathione is made in your liver. It supports immunity, breaks down nutrients, and protects against many chronic health conditions. Levels naturally decline with age, and drop even faster with stress, poor sleep or liver problems.
Vitamin C is vital for immunity, collagen production (skin, joints, vessels), adrenal support, and antioxidant defense. But instead of grabbing a synthetic pill from the chemist, I choose camu camu — an Amazonian berry that’s one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C on Earth.
Most vitamin C supplements are just ascorbic acid, often made in a lab from corn starch or even mold cultures. That’s only one fragment of the full vitamin C complex. Whole-food sources like camu camu deliver the entire package: vitamin C plus bioflavonoids, trace minerals and enzymes that help your body actually use it.
Nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara, founder of Changing Habits, champions camu camu for exactly this reason — she wanted a real-food, non-chemical source of vitamin C for her family. In fact, camu camu contains about 10,000 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, compared to just 50 mg in an orange.
Variants in the SLC23A1 gene can reduce vitamin C transport into cells. If you carry this variation, whole-food vitamin C may offer better benefits than synthetic alone.
Life parallel: Taking synthetic vitamin C versus camu camu is like pressing a single piano key versus playing a full chord. One makes noise; the other makes music.
Special Note: A 2017 review in Nutrients found that vitamin C supplementation can reduce the severity and duration of colds by up to 30%. But here’s the kicker: whole-food forms like camu camu bring along extra antioxidants (like anthocyanins and ellagic acid) that synthetic versions lack. That means better absorption, more resilience and a stronger defense against inflammation.
I didn’t choose omega-3, Cellgevity and camu camu because they were trendy. I chose them because I tested my DNA, assessed my omega-3 balance and looked closely at my detox pathways and immune resilience.
For me, these are the nutrients that make the biggest difference. For you, the list may look very different. And that’s the point: health isn’t one-size-fits-all.
If you’d like to know what your body truly needs — rather than continuing down the path of visiting other natural or integrative health practitioners one after another, only to find solutions that don’t work (or work for a while, then fade) — I’d highly recommend uncovering your DNA.
Your DNA gives you a blueprint for the rest of your life. With this knowledge, you can take charge, adjust your nutrition and lifestyle to support your unique pathways, and finally start seeing the results you’ve been searching for.
✨ Important note: This is not medical advice. I am not a doctor. The supplements I take are chosen based on my DNA results and my body’s needs — they may not be the best course of action for you. That’s why personalised testing and guidance are so important before making changes.
Healthy aging isn’t about luck. It’s about knowledge, proactive choices and personalised action.
For me, omega-3, Cellgevity and camu camu are daily non-negotiables. But the bigger message is this: when you understand your DNA, your lifestyle and your body’s unique needs, you can stop guessing — and start living with clarity, energy and vitality.
Because in the end, genes may spark the story, but lifestyle shapes the ending.
If you’re curious about how DNA testing and personalised wellness can help you move from guesswork to clarity, I invite you to book in for a FREE Midlife Wellness Review or jump straight into a DNA Reset program. Together, we can uncover your blueprint for health and help you take proactive steps toward more energy, clarity and vitality at every age.
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