With the holidays around the corner, many of us are looking for ways to keep our health and wellness in check. But with so many supplements and solutions on the market these days it can be hard to know where to start. Just in time for National Liver Awareness Month, we spoke to board-certified integrative medicine physician Dr. Taz Bhatia about Dose, a buzzy wellness shot that you may recognize from Shop TODAY Stages and TODAY Fan Fest.
Dose is an herbal supplement that the brand says is formulated to support liver health, which in turn can aid in energy production, hormone regulation, digestion and more. Despite the organ's vital role in overall health, Bhatia, who sits on Dose's scientific advisory board and is a brand ambassador, says we often don't pay enough attention to it.
"[The liver] really is responsible for a lot of what’s going on in the body," Bhatia shared in an interview with Shop TODAY.
Bhatia says she and her family had been using Dose before she officially began working with the brand. While she has always believed in the importance of liver health, as a mom of two she understands the challenge of getting kids and teenagers to care about supplements. She credits the appealing flavor (Shop TODAY staffers who have tried Dose say it tastes like orange juice) and the liquid formula with getting her family on board.
But what really drew Bhatia to the product were the ingredients, many of which she'd been taking herself or recommending to patients for years. Take dandelion, for example: Bhatia says this herb has long been used in tea to support the production of bile that eases digestion and promotes nutrient absorption. Dose also contains milk thistle, which Bhatia calls a protective, liver-supporting herb, and turmeric, which she says aids with digestion in general. Plus, our team spoke to a few other doctors who say that turmeric is an ingredient that can help reduce inflammation.
Want to give Dose a shot? Shop below, and remember, you should always consult with your doctor beginning a new supplement.
A supplement that actually tastes great? "That’s definitely a win for a lot of people," says Bhatia. The brand says this wellness shot is like a fresh cup of orange juice, which makes it much easier to incorporate into your daily routine than potent shots or chalky pills. You can either buy the pack of three (or six) above, store it in the fridge and divvy up the shots yourself, or for convenience there’s a 24-pack of individual two-ounce shots as well. Already a fan of Dose and looking to save? Right now the brand is offering a 30% discount on its subscription so you can get a fresh supply delivered every 24 days.
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Meet the expert
- Dr. Taz Bhatia is an integrative medicine physician and founder of Hol+. She sits on Dose’s scientific advisory board and is a brand ambassador.
