1. Essential Electrolytes
“Hydration is about much more than water intake — it’s impacted by a lot of factors, and how your body retains water (or does not) relies on electrolyte balance,” explains Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, registered dietitian and Life Time’s national program manager for nutrition.
“There are a lot of scenarios that change your hydration and electrolyte needs, including ongoing stress, pregnancy, lactation, heat exposure, lower-carbohydrate diets, and more. Using a quality electrolyte blend that does not have added sugar or artificial ingredients and is third-party tested is a great way to stay on top of hydration more effectively.
“And since hydration is tied to appetite regulation, workout performance, digestion, detoxification, and more, using a well-rounded blend is great to do first thing in the morning and anytime you exercise or are going to be sweating.” (For more, listen to “Why Do You Need Electrolytes for Hydration?” at LT Talks.)
2. Mushroom Magic
The nutritional and medicinal power of mushrooms may gain even more understanding and attention in 2025. Some grocery stores now carry — in addition to some better-known varieties — shiitake, chanterelle, oyster, lion’s mane, and more, making cooking with a variety of fungi easier. And many medicinal mushrooms are adaptogenic, so they can provide support when you’re stressed or anxious. (Read more about the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms at “The Health Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms.”)
3. Cross-Functional Colostrum
Colostrum supplementation, originally popularized in the bodybuilding community for muscle growth and performance, has accelerated due to its purported impacts on gut health, immunity, skin health, hair, and more, McKinney reports. “It’s often referred to as a superfood [because it contains] bioactive ingredients such as growth factors … and antibodies, as it comes from the first milk produced by a cow for her calf.”
The health benefits of bioactive compounds include the prevention or treatment of several diseases. (Most reputable colostrum providers are diligent in ensuring that first-milking colostrum is gathered only after newborn calves are fed.)
Adds McKinney: “Colostrum may not be ideal in those who don’t tolerate dairy, since it’s sourced from milk — though a lot of lactose-sensitive individuals claim they don’t experience ill effects from using it. However, it is not appropriate for anyone with a milk allergy.” (For more on this growing trend, listen to “Why Colostrum?” at LT Talks.)
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