Nurses, Do You Know What Supplements You Really Need?

Power Up Staff
2 days ago
2 min read

By Power Up Nursing™ | Because Healthy Nurses Power Healthy Hospitals

Every nurse knows what it feels like to hit that wall — the mid-shift fatigue, the skipped meals, the double-back nights that leave your body wondering which time zone it’s in. The truth is, even the most dedicated nurse can’t pour from an empty cup. Nutrition is fuel, and when your shifts are long, your stress is high, and your body clock is constantly adjusting, your nutritional needs become… different.

🩺 The Reality of the Nurse Lifestyle

Let’s face it: nurses often live on coffee, adrenaline, and good intentions. Meal breaks get missed, hydration is sporadic, and “balanced diet” becomes a fantasy between patient charts and call lights. Over time, this leads to nutrient depletion that affects energy, immunity, sleep quality, and mood — all critical to your ability to care for others and yourself.

💊 Supplements That Make Sense for Nurses

Here are some of the key supplements nurses should consider:

1. Vitamin D You work long hours indoors, and sunlight is rare. Vitamin D helps with immune function, mood balance, and bone health — all essential for nurses who spend hours on their feet.

2. B-Complex Vitamins (especially B12 and B6) These are crucial for energy production and stress management. Deficiency can lead to fatigue, irritability, and brain fog — not ideal for 12-hour shifts.

3. Magnesium Known as the “calm” mineral, magnesium supports relaxation, reduces muscle cramps, and helps regulate sleep. It’s also depleted by caffeine and stress (two nurse staples).

4. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Heart, brain, and joint health all benefit from omega-3s. They’re also anti-inflammatory — helpful after long shifts of physical strain.

5. Vitamin C and Zinc To strengthen immunity and ward off the viruses that circulate in clinical environments, these are your daily defenders.

6. Adaptogens (like Ashwagandha or Rhodiola) These natural herbs help your body adapt to stress and may improve energy, focus, and resilience over time.

🧬 How Do You Know What You Actually Need?

Here’s the big question: why take what your body doesn’t need? Every person’s metabolism, absorption rate, and nutritional baseline are unique — and nurses, with their irregular schedules and high stress levels, are even more so.

That’s where a test like Blood Vision™ comes in.

For just $99, the Blood Vision comprehensive biomarker test (from Power Up Nursing partner UltraHuman) gives you a clear snapshot of your nutritional health. It analyzes key indicators related to vitamins, minerals, inflammation, hydration, and metabolic balance — all from a simple test you can do at home.

With your personalized results, you’ll know exactly:✅ Which nutrients you’re deficient in✅ Which supplements your body truly needs✅ How your current habits are affecting your energy and immunity✅ And how to take the guesswork out of wellness