Vitamins and minerals are the micronutrients the body needs in small amounts to function. Supplements fill gaps where the diet falls short, and they matter most in situations where deficiency is common, such as vitamin D and iron in this region.

What You Will Find Here

  • Multivitamin and multimineral tablets and syrups
  • Single nutrient products such as vitamin D, B12 and iron
  • Prenatal and childrens formulations
  • Effervescent and chewable options

Choosing Sensibly

  • A confirmed deficiency needs the specific nutrient at treatment strength, not a general multivitamin
  • Check you are not doubling the same nutrient across products
  • Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K build up, so more is not better

Precautions

Supplements interact with medicines. Calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc reduce absorption of thyroid tablets and several antibiotics, and vitamin K interferes with warfarin. If you take regular medication, are pregnant, or are buying for a child, ask a pharmacist before starting. Persistent tiredness deserves a blood test rather than a guess.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.