Vitamins & Supplements

Want the A-Z on vitamins? We get most vital nutrients from our diet, but we can still run low sometimes. From vitamin A for eye health through to zinc for healthy bones, find out how to meet your needs and feel your best.

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Phosphorus: function, foods, deficiency and supplements

Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up around 1% of your body weight. Here’s what you need to know about phosphorus including foods and supplements.

Lecithin: benefits, dosage & side-effects

This fatty substance can be found in the cells of body and plant tissue. What you need to know about lecithin including benefits and side-effects is here.

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Iodine: function, foods, deficiency and supplements

Iodine is important for thyroid hormones, the brain, skin and more. This piece is filled with information about iodine including food sources and deficiency.

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Chondroitin: overview, benefits, dosage & side-effects

As a building block of cartilage, chondroitin is important for the body. Here’s what you need to know about chondroitin, including side-effects and dosage.

What are tissue salts?

People take tissue salts for conditions including fever and skin problems, but do they actually work? Discover what the evidence says here.

Devil’s claw: benefits, dosage & side-effects

Devil’s claw is a plant used for joint pain. It also has other health benefits. Discover what these are, how much you need as well as side effects here.

Valerian: benefits, dosage & side-effects

Valerian is a herb renowned for its calming effect. Get a better understanding of the health benefits of valerian, how to use it and its side-effects here.

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Black cohosh: benefits, dosage & side-effects

Black cohosh, also known as Cimicifuga racemosa, is used for a range of health issues. Find out the benefits of black cohosh, symptoms it eases and more here.

St John’s wort: benefits, dosage & side-effects

What does St John’s wort, a flowering plant, do? It could help brain health for one. Here's more information on the plant, including dosage and side-effects.

Vitamin B12: benefits, uses & foods

This vital vitamin helps your body convert food into energy. Discover the benefits of vitamin B12, how much you need, food sources, and supplements here.

How much iron is your body absorbing?

Iron is an essential mineral your body needs to function on a daily basis. Once you consume a food or supplement containing iron, it’s used to form a protein in red blood cells called haemoglobin.