Even if you have a great diet, the nutrients in food aren’t always as good as they used to be, because of modern farming methods, pesticides and pollution. A good multivitamin can help give you that assurance you’re generally getting all the daily vitamin and mineral intake you need.

Children aged 6 months to 4 years should take vitamins A, C, and D. This helps ensure they get enough nutrients, especially if they are picky eaters. Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also consider this supplement.

The sunshine vitamin improves your mood and lowers your risk of health problems like heart disease and cancer. New research shows that Vitamin D benefits more than just bones. It helps with calcium and phosphorus absorption, muscle function, blood calcium levels, immune system support, and cell division.

Vitamin B12 can help keep the blood cells and nervous system healthy. It also prevents a specific type of anaemia, which causes people to become tired and weak. Vitamin B12 deficiency has also been linked to problems with brain and memory functions. Unfortunately for those following a vegan diet, B12 only naturally occurs in animal products, so a supplement is worth considering.

Whilst we find a lot of Omega 6 and Omega 9 in our foods, we do not see as much Omega 3 oils. Omega 3 helps burn fat, supports your thyroid, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risk of heart disease.

This vitamin has been used for hundreds of years. Evening Primrose Oil assists with hormone regulation and helps to maintain healthy skin, hair and bones. This vitamin can be really helpful for women by easing PMS symptoms like breast tenderness, water retention, mood swings, headaches, and acne. Evening Primrose Oil can also be taken before and during menopause to moderate hot flushes.

Naturally found in the fluid around the joints, in animal bones, bone marrow, shellfish, and fungi, Glucosamine is vital for building cartilage. Cartilage is a flexible, tough connective tissue found in several parts of the body.  As we age, cartilage can become less flexible and can steadily breakdown, there is some evidence that glucosamine might slow this process. Many people take it as a supplement to treat arthritis and osteoarthritis.