Actress Keke Palmer is opening her purse and spilling her supplement secrets. <\/p>\n
In addition to housing SPF, a swath of $2 bills, freeze-dried miso soup, and contact lenses \u201cbecause all the baddies are blind,\u201d Palmer\u2019s purse is stocked with supplements.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I turned 30, my knees started cracking, my hips started locking. I was popping and locking, and I just couldn\u2019t believe that it happened that fast. And I said, girl, this time I\u2019m gonna start taking care of you the real way,\u201d Palmer told Vogue<\/a>. <\/p>\n Part of that self-care means taking supplements.<\/p>\n Keke Palmer revealed the supplements in her bag in a video for Vogue. Vogue<\/p>\n Selenium<\/p>\n \u201cYou know what\u2019s coming. I got selenium. That\u2019s right. This is good for something. I read it online,\u201d Palmer told Vogue<\/a>.<\/p>\n Found in Brazil nuts, organ meat, seafood, grains, and dairy products, selenium is a mineral that can protect the body from infection. It can also help protect telomeres, the tiny caps at the ends of our chromosomes that shrink as we age and are linked to cancer, heart issues, and other chronic conditions.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m learning as I\u2019m going. I don\u2019t know everything, you know I\u2019m not Gwyneth Paltrow yet, but I\u2019m on my way,\u201d Palmer said. <\/p>\n D3 and K2<\/p>\n Palmer also keeps a combination D3 and K2 supplement in her handbag.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m taking it. D3 and K2 is doing something. I feel good.\u201d<\/p>\n Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for maintaining good health, in part because it enables our gut to use calcium.<\/p>\n Our muscles also require vitamin D<\/a> to function properly, and nerves need it to carry messages between the brain and the body\u2019s systems.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I turned 30, my knees started cracking, my hips started locking,\u201d Keke said Getty Images for ESSENCE<\/p>\n There are two main forms of vitamin D: vitamin D2, found in plants and fungi, and vitamin D3, found in milk and egg yolks and synthesized in the skin when it\u2019s exposed to sunlight.<\/p>\n Vitamin D3 is generally considered more effective at raising vitamin D levels in the blood than vitamin D2 and is believed to play a role in regulating memory, mood, behavior, and sleep.<\/p>\n Pairing D3 with K2 has been shown to support calcium absorption and transport while directing nutrients where they\u2019re needed the most.<\/p>\n A study published this year in\u00a0The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition<\/a> revealed that vitamin D can protect\u00a0telomeres<\/a>\u00a0and potentially reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis and fibroids. <\/p>\n @voguemagazine<\/a> <\/p>\n What\u2019s in KekePalmer\u2019s bag? In a new Vogue video, the star shared all of the daily essentials she needs to function-including a Keke doll, a whole lot of $2 bills and a fancy pen for writing checks. Tap the link in bio to watch the full #InTheBag<\/a> episode.<\/p>\n \u266c original sound \u2013 Vogue<\/a> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n Vitamin D3 has also been shown to enhance the activity of glutathione peroxidase 1, a potent antioxidant. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, a vitamin D deficiency can disrupt the metabolism of fatty acids, which are essential for the quality and function of cell membranes, including those found in neurons.<\/p>\n Ionic electrolytes<\/p>\n Palmer also keeps ionic electrolytes on hand<\/a> and in her purse, noting that they keep her hydrated.<\/p>\n \u201cReplacing electrolytes during times of acute water and mineral depletion like excessive sweating from training, diarrhea, vomiting or large burn injuries can be very beneficial to restoring a healthy water balance and cellular function,\u201d Kara Lydon, RD<\/a>, registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor and owner of Kara Lydon Nutrition, previously told The Post. <\/p>\n She said \u201cI\u2019m not Gwyneth Paltrow yet, but I\u2019m on my way.\u201d Getty Images<\/p>\n Muscle cramps, fatigue, and weakness are all signs you\u2019re running low on electrolytes, since they help regulate muscle and nerve function. Headaches and dizziness are also signs.<\/p>\n Prolonged electrolyte shortages can lead to more serious issues like\u00a0irregular heartbeat<\/a>\u00a0or lowered blood pressure.<\/p>\n This holy trinity of supplements conspires to keep Palmer feeling powerful in mind and body and grateful for the grace of aging. <\/p>\n \u201cI will never trade the body aches for the wisdom that 30 gave me over the chaos of the twenties.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t