Vitamins and minerals are essential for vitality and wellness. Adding a supplement to your daily routine can be used as a preventative approach to maintain and improve your health. If only we could remember to take the supplement in the first place!

Fortunately, it may be easier than you think.  Read on to discover five easy tips to help you remember to take your daily dose of supplements.

1. Develop a routine

You probably already have a daily routine, so just add supplements to the mix.  Try taking it at the same time as other daily tasks, such as making coffee or after you brush your teeth.  Adding a supplement to your regular morning regimen will help make it a habit and ensure that you pop your supplement each day even if you are running late!

2. Use visual reminders

Leave your supplement products out in the open in a place you are guaranteed to see it.  If space is an issue, post a colorful sticky note beside your car keys, on the kitchen cupboard or on the fridge.  The more you see it, the more likely you’ll be to take it.

3. Set an electronic alarm

Cell phones come equipped with alarm functions, so take advantage!  Set up a reminder to chime or beep every day at the same time so that it doesn’t slip your mind.

4. Use a calendar

Either use the calendar on your smartphone or tablet, purchase a monthly calendar or download a printable one from the web and cross out every day you remember to take your supplement. This option will help you develop a habit of taking the supplement, so before you know it you won’t need the calendar anymore.

5. Have a backup plan

Divide your supplements into separate pill cases or containers and put a small amount of them in a different location. Your car, office, purse or backpack would be good places to store backup supplements if you forgot to take them at home.  Just keep in mind every supplement has specific storage conditions, so make sure to read the label before leaving your supplement in the car during the summer months!

There you have it – 5 easy ways to remember to take your supplements. Using one of these helpful techniques will help make sure you never forget to take your supplements again!

As always, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider before starting any new supplementation regimen! They will help you find the right solution customized to your health needs.

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