We carry a lot of supplements at River City Wellness — and for good reason. When paired with chiropractic care, the right nutrients can accelerate healing, support your nervous system, and help you feel your best in daily life. But with so many options on the shelf, patients often ask: where do I start?
Our doctors have put together this list of the ten supplements we recommend most often to our Austin wellness community. These aren’t trendy products — they’re evidence-informed formulas we’ve vetted for quality, bioavailability, and real-world results. Whether you’re new to supplements or looking to refine your stack, this guide is a great place to start.
You can browse and order all of these through our supplement store. If you’re unsure what’s right for your body, ask us at your next visit — we’re happy to walk you through it.
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1. Biocidin Botanicals — Biocidin Liquid or Capsules
Biocidin is a broad-spectrum botanical blend designed to support gut health and microbial balance in the digestive tract. Our doctors recommend it frequently for patients dealing with bloating, irregular digestion, skin issues that may be rooted in the gut, or after a round of antibiotics. It combines botanical extracts like berberine, oregano, and bilberry to promote a balanced gut environment without the harshness of pharmaceutical antimicrobials. A foundational tool for gut reset protocols.
2. Designs for Health — Magnesium Buffered Chelate
Magnesium is one of the most commonly depleted minerals in adults — and one of the most important. This chelated form from Designs for Health (DFH) is highly absorbable and easy on the stomach. Our Austin, TX patients use it regularly to support muscle relaxation, sleep quality, stress response, and cardiovascular function. If you’re experiencing tight muscles, poor sleep, or feeling wired but tired, low magnesium is often part of the picture.
3. Thorne — Stress B-Complex
B vitamins are the workhorses of your nervous system, and chronic stress burns through them fast. Thorne’s Stress B-Complex delivers active, methylated forms of B vitamins — including methylfolate and methylcobalamin — that the body can actually use. We recommend it for patients navigating high-demand careers, life transitions, fatigue, or mood instability. The methylated forms matter especially if you carry an MTHFR gene variant, which is more common than most people realize.
4. Designs for Health — GI Revive
GI Revive is a comprehensive gut-lining support formula featuring L-glutamine, slippery elm, marshmallow root, and zinc carnosine. Our doctors recommend it for patients experiencing leaky gut symptoms — food sensitivities, bloating, brain fog, or skin flares — as well as for anyone looking to restore gut integrity after illness or stress. Think of it as a repair formula for the mucosal lining of the digestive tract, which takes a beating from modern life.
5. MaxLiving PurePath — Omega-3 Fish Oil
Not all fish oil is created equal. MaxLiving’s PurePath line uses triglyceride-form omega-3s that absorb significantly better than the ethyl ester forms found in many grocery store brands. Regular omega-3 intake supports healthy inflammation response, brain and heart function, and joint mobility. We recommend it as a daily foundation for most adults, especially those eating a standard American diet low in fatty fish. If you’re on blood thinners, check with your prescribing doctor before starting.
6. Thorne — Berberine
Berberine is one of the most studied botanical compounds available, with research supporting its role in healthy blood sugar metabolism, gut microbial balance, and cardiovascular health markers. Thorne’s formula delivers pharmaceutical-grade berberine at clinically relevant doses. Our doctors often recommend it for patients focused on metabolic wellness, weight management support, or improving insulin sensitivity. It pairs well with dietary changes and is best taken with meals to minimize any initial GI adjustment.
7. BioRay — NDF Calm (Nervous System + Detox Support)
BioRay’s NDF Calm is a liquid formula that combines cilantro, chlorella, and adaptogenic herbs to support the body’s natural detoxification pathways and nervous system regulation. We recommend it for patients experiencing stress-driven fatigue, difficulty unwinding in the evenings, or those working through a broader detox protocol. The cilantro and chlorella combination is particularly well-regarded for supporting heavy metal mobilization gently over time.
8. Designs for Health — Adrenal Complex
If your energy crashes mid-afternoon, you feel burned out but can’t sleep, or you’ve been running on fumes for longer than you can remember — your adrenals may need support. DFH’s Adrenal Complex combines adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha, rhodiola, and eleuthero with key B vitamins and vitamin C to support HPA-axis resilience. It’s one of our most frequently recommended supplements for Austin, TX professionals navigating sustained stress and cortisol dysregulation.
9. Thorne — Basic Prenatal (Women’s Foundational Multivitamin)
Thorne’s Basic Prenatal isn’t just for pregnancy — it’s one of the cleanest, most bioavailable multivitamins available for women of any age. It uses active, methylated forms of folate and B12, along with iron bisglycinate that doesn’t cause the constipation common with other forms. Our female patients use it as a daily foundation to fill in nutritional gaps from diet, especially during high-demand seasons of life. It’s also appropriate for anyone actively trying to conceive.
10. The Wellness Company — Spike Support Formula
The Wellness Company’s Spike Support Formula was developed by a team of physicians to support immune resilience and healthy inflammatory response in the post-illness era. It combines nattokinase, dandelion root, black seed oil, and selenium to promote circulatory and immune health. We recommend it for patients looking to support their long-term immune function, particularly those who have experienced prolonged fatigue or inflammatory symptoms following viral illness.
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Ready to Shop?
All ten of these supplements are available through our River City Wellness supplement store. We only carry brands we trust and use ourselves — no fillers, no proprietary blends with underdosed ingredients. If you’re not sure which supplements are right for you, bring your questions to your next appointment and we’ll help you build a targeted protocol based on your health goals.
Your care doesn’t stop at the adjustment table. Nutrition and supplementation are powerful tools when used intentionally — and we’re here to guide you through both.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking prescription medications.