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Vitamins and Minerals Guide

Health What do B vitamins do? Essential for keeping both body and mind sharp, here's what you need to know about B vitamins Health What does vitamin C do? You know oranges contain it, but you might not know its role in the body, or whether you’re getting enough of it Health Vitamins masterclass: the 10 golden rules From A - Zinc Health What does vitamin D do? It plays an important role in our immunity and helps our bones stay strong – here's how to get more vitamin D TurmericHealth What it does… turmeric Apart from being a key ingredient of any curry and widely used throughout Indian and Asian cuisine, turmeric is known to have many health benefits ProbioticsHealth What they do… probiotics Get bouts of IBS or infections? Probiotics help with both ZincHealth What it does… zinc Is your skin and hair dry and brittle? Keep getting infections? Lost your sex drive? Zinc is essential to all these ValerianHealth What it does… valerian Can’t sleep? Anxious? Valerian is the herb of choice for both, as well as other conditions where stress is a trigger Starflower oilHealth What it does… starflower oil Got PMS or rheumatoid arthritis? This supplement could help SeleniumHealth What it does… selenium This powerful antioxidant protects the body from damage and helps maintain the immune system Co enzyme Q10Health What it does… Co-enzyme Q10 A powerful antioxidant, wrinkle and blood pressure soother, the co-enzyme Q10 nutrient has a host of benefits Omega 3Health What it does… omega 3 For good heart and brain health, reduced inflammation and healthy cell membranes, try omega 3 Food sources of MagnesiumHealth What it does…magnesium The second most abundant nutrient stored in body tissue, we all need magnesium throughout life LIQUORICEHealth What it does… liquorice From acid reflux to menopause problems, and respiratory infections to sugar cravings, liquorice has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health complaints Lemon BalmHealth What it does…lemon balm Restless sleeper or suffering chronic cold sores? Lemon balm is an ideal tonic for these and other conditions