Nov 20, 2023
"It's our responsibility to have to go in and make sure we understand what we're taking, what kind of quality it is and make sure it's safe." -Ashley
In this episode, I am joined by Ashley Harmon, founder of Mela Vitamins. We discuss the importance of vitamins and how they can support overall health and well-being. Ashley shares her journey of creating supplements specifically for melanated people, with the goal of empowering the community to live happy and healthy lives. Tune in for expert insights and practical tips on incorporating vitamins into your self-care routine.
In this episode, you can expect to hear:
-Importance of vitamin manufacturers.
-The gut's importance in health.
-Making my own vitamins.
-Beauty supplements and expansion.
-Prioritizing self-care and boundaries.
-The future of wellness.
Find out more about Ashley
Ashley spent years struggling with chronic fatigue, skin breakouts
and digestive problems until she was diagnosed with PCOS and a
Vitamin D deficiency. She tried dozens of multivitamins, but they
were either too expensive or they just didn’t work. So she spent
the next decade conducting research, testing different ingredients,
and creating my own supplements.
During this process, she learned that melanin impacts how we absorb certain nutrients, especially Vitamin D. It is estimated that 80% of us are Vitamin D deficient, which can increase our risk of health issues. Other multivitamins are not formulated for melanated people and do not include the levels of vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need.
This is what inspired her to create Mela Vitamins and the first multivitamin for melanated women.
Taking your vitamins is self-care.
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https://www.instagram.com/theashleyharmon/
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