Health is wealth, as they say. Which is why we should all be thinking about wellness the same way we think about our finances. Sure, we have some careless (and at times dangerous) spending here and there, but overall we're putting in the work—saving now to ensure a more comfortable future. Our health is the same way. Every single decision you make now ultimately affects how you feel down the road.

We know that one workout isn't going to change our bodies. But each one builds upon the next and before long, you notice positive changes like increased strength and ability along with bigger, toned muscles. The same can be said for our nutrition. The better the fuel we put into our bodies, the better the results we'll get out of it.

According to a recent Gallup poll, about half of Americans take supplements regularly. Not surprisingly, the practice was associated with such positive health traits as a cleaner diet and higher nutrient and water intake. What's more, according to the findings from a long-term Swedish study, the benefits from a healthy lifestyle and additional nutrients continue to work long after you stop taking supplements. Think of it as compound interest: The earlier you start, the more you get out of it in the end.

That's why you have to ensure you trust the quality of the supplements you choose to put into your body. Because you won't always feel the effects right away—you've got to give them time to work. For example, collagen peptide supplements have become popular recently because they've been shown to help strengthen your joints and bones while improving skin and muscle health. But you'd be hard pressed to say that collagen will provide an effect you can “feel” immediately, says Dave Scholz, head strength and conditioning coach for Texas Tech Football and a Momentous performance engineer. “That's because long term regeneration of soft tissues will take time,” he says. “However, if you combine a collagen peptide supplement with correct training, and most importantly a diet that supports growth, the collagen product can be a welcome addition to anyone suffering from joint dysfunction.”

That's not to say there can't be noticeable benefits from supercharging your nutrition. Scholz was one of the engineers who helped Momentous build their newest offering, Brain Drive—an encapsulation of B vitamins and other nutrients developed to optimize cognitive function and boost brain health. He says the payoff from taking these each morning should be more noticeable.

And while there's a long-term benefit to regularly taking Brain Drive, the immediate payoff is definitely worth it. I got a chance to put this to the test and can report that popping two of these before my morning workout resulted in improved concentration and mental clarity all day. Not to mention, I felt like I could handle the day-to-day stresses of my job a whole lot easier. Scholz says that's the whole point: “You should have an increased sense of well being and improved short term memory,” he says. “Along with enhanced motivation to complete tasks and a stronger ability to multitask.”

It's exactly the diversification I'm striving for when it comes to my health portfolio. I get that my personal wellness and fitness is a longterm investment and not a quick-fix. I've got to put in the work, but it's good to be able to see some quick results to keep me motivated.