12 December 2024
Why you might need a multivitamin
Whether due to dietary preferences, medication or age, we can't always get the nutrients we need from our diet. Find out if a multivitamin could help.
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17 September 2024
11 ways to get the most out of your supplements
When and how you take your supplements can affect how well they work. Here's how to ensure you're absorbing your supplements as efficiently as possible.
26 August 2024
How lutein and zeaxanthin can protect your eyes
Lutein and zeaxanthin, two plant pigments found in foods and in our eyes, may help protect us from age-related eye diseases, discovers Patsy Westcott.
19 August 2024
The AREDS studies: the benefits of vitamins and minerals for eye health and AMD
Patsy Westcott explores the studies casting new light on the benefits of eye health supplements for those with the sight-stealing condition AMD.
19 August 2024
Cod liver oil vs omega 3
There's plenty of evidence that omega 3 oils are beneficial to health, but is cod liver oil an even better choice? Jane Collins looks at the evidence.
17 June 2024
Vitamin D: Why you need it, deficiency symptoms and how to get enough
Vitamin D is vital for immunity, muscles and bone and teeth health. Here Dr Hilary Jones explains who is at risk of deficiency and what you can do to avoid it.
14 May 2024
What are probiotics?
A healthy gut is vital for overall health, and 'friendly bacteria' probiotics have an important role to play. So what do they do and how can they help you?
25 March 2024
Turmeric vs glucosamine: which is better for joint health?
Could turmeric be more effective than glucosamine when it comes to alleviating joint pain? Here's what the research tells us.