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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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.

Vitamin B complex: functions, foods, deficiency and supplements

Vitamin B helps the body use carbohydrates and sugar as energy, and plays a key role in nerve, muscle and heart function. Visit the website to find out more.

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.

The basics: What is omega-3?

This family of fatty acids is beneficial for your brain, sight and reduction of cell inflammation. Here's what you need to know about omega-3.

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.