Multivitamins

If you’ve found that you’re lacking in several types of vitamin and are unable to get the recommended daily intake through your diet alone, taking a multivitamin capsule may be a good solution.

There are 13 vitamins and over 15 minerals which are needed by the body to keep it healthy and in good working order. They allow certain chemical reactions to take place and can support  areas  such as normal skin, hair and nails , as well as energy yielding  metabolism.

Multivitamin tablets usually contain a combination of vitamins and minerals, in addition to other ingredients such as fatty acids, herbs or dried fruit and vegetables. You’ll also spot a range of vegan multivitamins which only contain plant-derived minerals and vitamins.

Multivitamins are used by many to top up any vitamins or minerals they may be lacking in their diet.

There also certain kinds of multivitamins which seniors might find useful, which may promote normal bone maintenance, plus multivitamins to help support your child’s immune system in their early development.

The type of multivitamin you take will depend on things such as your age and gender, as well as your general needs. Filter our products by gender or select the 50+ tab to view multivitamin products that could support these different groups. You’ll also find multivitamin tablets specifically for kids and teens, which contain the right recommended dosages for their unique needs.

Regardless of which multivitamin you decide to incorporate into your daily routine, it’s important to remember that most essential vitamins and minerals should be sourced through what you eat. Multivitamin supplements should only ever be taken to support a healthy diet.

What exactly is in your chosen multivitamin will depend on your specific requirements. For example, multivitamins supporting normal function of your immune system tend to contain ingredients such as:

• Vitamin C – Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) protects cells from damaging free radicals and  helps maintain healthy, skin, bones and blood vessels.
• Zinc – Zinc contributes to normal DNA and protein production in cells.
• Vitamin D – This vitamin aids the body in processing calcium and phosphate, and supports normal muscle health.

If you opt for a multivitamin that’s been formulated especially for seniors, expect to see ingredients which can help combat the signs of ageing such as:

• Vitamin A – Vitamin A is an essential vitamin which supports normal eye health and the immune system.
• Beta carotene – This compound is commonly sourced from orange veggies like carrots, and it’s used by the body to create more vitamin A.
• Vitamin B12 – A type of B vitamin, B12 is needed to make red blood cells and support normal functioning of  the nervous system.