Vitamins & supplements

Whilst health experts say that a balanced diet should be all that we need to keep us healthy, there are times in everyone’s lives when a boost may be needed. Whether this is due to illness, stress or another reason, just occasionally our bodies feel run down and in need of a pick me up. At times like these you may want to turn to vitamins and food supplements.

Vitamins are either sold singly or in multi vitamin packs. The most common vitamin sold on its own is vitamin C. Used to help to boost the body’s immune system and ward off colds products such as Principle Effervescent Vitamin C will quickly get to work whilst at the same time providing you with a delicious orange drink.

Long known for its action on boosting the immune system as well as improving blood circulation, garlic is a great natural way to boost defences. Unfortunately eating raw or cooked garlic can mean that everyone else is aware of the fact that you have taken garlic. As an alternative to raw garlic, Principles Odourless Garlic Capsules bring you the benefits without the smell.

Those who prefer a multivitamin boost can choose from Seven seas Cod liver oil with multivitamins or Principle multivitamin with a choice of added iron or minerals. These multivitamin packs help you to benefit from the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals, leaving you to get on with your life.

Vitamins and minerals aren’t just good at boosting immune systems and helping your body to work smoothly. They can also help to calm in times of stress or to give an energy kick. Kalms tablets bring their herbal powers to work on soothing a stressful existence whilst St Johns Wort acts to treat mild depression and enhance mood.

For an added zing, products brought to you by companies such as Galpharm with a caffeine boost or Berocca with a blend of energy releasing vitamins and minerals will help to twitch up your day and put a spring in your step.

Once you have chosen your vitamins and minerals from Semichem make sure you read the warning labels before taking them. It is possible to have too much of a good thing and some vitamins and minerals taken in excess can cause harm. This is particularly true when pregnant and those hoping to have a child or already pregnant should consult a doctor or midwife before taking supplements.