Dr. Aude Bru recommends three dietary supplements as essential for the general population's optimal health: vitamin D3 (combined with vitamin K2), magnesium in a bioavailable form, and omega-3s (EPA and DHA).

noli's read

The recommendation for vitamin D is widely supported by health authorities to prevent deficiencies, with meta-analyses confirming its crucial role in bone and immune health (Source: EFSA/HAS). The addition of vitamin K2 for bone/vascular synergy is the subject of promising studies, although the evidence is still less robust than for D3 alone. Regarding magnesium, the scientific consensus recognizes its role in over 300 enzymatic reactions, and the superiority of so-called 'bioavailable' forms (such as citrate or bisglycinate) over oxide forms is confirmed by pharmacokinetic studies. Concerning omega-3s (EPA/DHA), meta-analyses (notably Cochrane) validate their value for cardiovascular and cognitive health, although intake via diet remains the priority. The advice is balanced, as the author highlights the crucial importance of product quality and drug interactions (such as with VKAs). There is no major exaggeration here, as the approach is presented as support for micronutrition rather than as a panacea.

the sources

1. 1NIH Office of Dietary Supplements 2026
2. 2Manson JE et al. 2019
3. 3NIH Office of Dietary Supplements 2026
4. 4NIH Office of Dietary Supplements 2026
5. 5Bhatt DL et al. 2019