Vitamins & Supplements

Deficiencies in certain vitamins are common as we can't always get enough of what we need naturally. From vitamin D for bone health through to zinc for healthy skin, there's supplement out there to support every part of the body.

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Lecithin: benefits, dosage & side-effects

This fatty substance can be found in the cells of body and plant tissue. What you need to know about lecithin including benefits and side-effects is here.

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Arnica: overview, benefits, dosage, side effects

Arnica is a herb that comes from the Arnica Montana flower and has many health benefits. You can find out more about these and also dosage and its side effects here.

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Iodine: function, foods, deficiency and supplements

Iodine is important for thyroid hormones, the brain, skin and more. This piece is filled with information about iodine including food sources and deficiency.

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Chondroitin: overview, benefits, dosage & side-effects

As a building block of cartilage, chondroitin is important for the body. Here’s what you need to know about chondroitin, including side-effects and dosage.

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Peppermint oil benefits, dosage & more

What are the benefits of using peppermint oil? How much of it should we use, what’s the best way to use it & are any side effects?

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.

Benefits and uses of apple cider vinegar

Clinical trials carried out on apple cider vinegar have shown it has some health benefits. Find out what they are and more about apple cider vinegar here.

Vitamin B6: functions, foods, deficiency and supplements

Vitamin B6 is needed for healthy brain function, working with neurons transmitting messages in the brain .

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.