Supplements by name are to fill in a gap, or complete something. When thinking about supplementing, consider do you need it? Is your diet lacking in a specific area?

Omega 3 (or n-3) are polyunsaturated fatty acids . The main types are ALA (alpha linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). EPA and DHA are primarily found in seafood with the highest amount in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, anchovies, and sardines. ALA is more common and found in a lot of plant sources, including seeds, nuts and...

Returning to the topic of minerals, another one we require for general health and function is zinc. This is found in a range of foods; some of which pictured on the graphic. Low fat diets are associated with lower intakes of zinc, amongst other micronutrients. In the UK the RNI for adults is 9.5mg per...

As Autumn sets in and there’s more of a chill in the air, it’s time for a vitamin D reminder again. This is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies across the population. Vitamin D is important for immune function, bone health and overall health. It’s one of the few, if not only, vitamins that...

More people are vegan than ever before. I’m not going to talk about reasons why (or why not) to choose that diet, that’s a personal choice. But if you do eat that way, vitamin B12 is definitely something that should be considered. Why do we need B12? For healthy nerve cells, the production of DNA,...

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. It’s an essential electrolyte, that we need for health. As it’s involved in many functions it also contributes to disease prevention. Magnesium is found in a huge range of foods. These include whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and green leafy vegetables. The adult RNI...