Text by Jo Ward

Why should you take vitamins? You should get all the vitamins and minerals you need by eating a healthy, balanced diet, but vitamin and mineral supplements can be extremely helpful in filling nutritional gaps in your diet, and there is evidence that some supplements can benefit your overall well-being.

There are vitamins that will benefit all age groups, so if you want to keep your family healthy, check out some suggestions from Holland & Barrett

Children

From fetus to breastfeeding, from toddler to adolescence and beyond, omega-3s are critical for growth, brain development and can even influence behavior.

Omega-3s are fatty acids, which are vital components of your and your child's cell membranes. Taking omega-3s can help children with concentration, may improve brain function, improve mood, help your immune system, may reduce asthma symptoms, and help with sleep problems.

Try Holland and Barrett Kids Omega-3 Chewable Capsules which have a delicious blackcurrant flavor suitable for your little ones aged 3+ years or more. These chewable capsules contain omega-3s with vitamins A, C, D and E, and help maintain brain, heart and vision health.Alternatively, Holland and Barrett Multivitamins and Omega 3 - Gummies are juicy, soft chews with Omega 3 and vitamins D, A, B6, B12, E and C.

Vegan

If you're already a vegetarian or flexitarian, there may be one question stopping you from going vegan: will I get enough vitamins and minerals? Having a vegan diet has many health benefits, including being lower in saturated fat, lower in sugar, and having higher levels of antioxidants. However, excluding certain food groups can cause deficiencies in certain nutrients and minerals.

Nutrients you may be short on include: protein; zinc; b12 vitamin; iron; vitamin D; calcium; Omega 3; selenium; iodine. For non-vegans, most of these nutrients come from meat, fish and dairy products, so as a vegan it is important to find alternatives to meet your needs.

Holland & Barrett ABC to Z Vegan Multivitamins has been specially formulated to support a vegan lifestyle. The improved formulation provides all essential vitamins and minerals, including additional vitamin B12, as it is an essential vitamin that cannot be obtained from a vegan diet.

Vitamin D

Regardless of the season, a daily dose of vitamin D is always important to stay healthy. Vitamin D's main job is to regulate our calcium and phosphate levels, which keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy. A vitamin D deficiency can cause some people to develop bone deformities, so it's natural to want to top up.

Taking one tablet daily of Holland & Barrett Vitamin D3 contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, muscle function and the immune system .

Iron supplements

Iron isn't just good for you. As the mineral responsible for healthy blood production, it is essential for your basic bodily functions. How much iron do you need? The average male adult (ages 19 to 50) generally needs 8.7 mg of iron per day. For women in the same age range, the recommended daily intake is 14.8 mg and for women over 50 years of age the recommended level is 8.7 mg per day. It is not always possible to maintain healthy iron levels simply by following an iron-rich diet. Sometimes our bodies need a boost and that's where iron supplements can be valuable. They can particularly help if an iron deficiency is something you need to manage.

Holland & Barrett Iron vegan capsules offer the benefits of iron while being gentle on the stomach, or try Spatone Natural Liquid Iron Supplement which comes in convenient once-a-day packets packed with the flavor of juicy, ripe apples to make iron supplementation Not only easy but also tasty.

Immune system

One of the best ways to support your natural immunity is to nourish your body with the essential vitamins and minerals it needs to thrive (the ones your body can't produce on its own). It's worth noting that you need a dose of some water-soluble vitamins and minerals every day, as your body can't store them - for example, you can't eat 20 oranges a day or take a load of vitamin C pills and be covered. for a few weeks; you need vitamin C every day.Holland & Barrett Elderberry Immunity Gummies with Vitamin C and Zinc (containing 2.400mg of black elderberry) supports the normal function of the immune system.

Advisory information:

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, or under medical supervision, consult a physician or health care professional and always read the label before use.

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