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- Collagen supplementsCollagen is the main structural protein in skin, bone and cartilage.
- Marine collagenMarine collagen is collagen from fish skin and scales, sold as powder, sachets, liquid or tablets.
- Collagen peptidesCollagen peptides are collagen broken into short chains of amino acids so that it dissolves in liquid.
- Collagen for skinSome trials have found that daily collagen peptides modestly improve skin hydration and elasticity after two t
- How to choose the best collagen supplementThe best collagen supplement is one with a stated dose of hydrolysed collagen, a source that suits your diet a
- Vitamins and mineralsMost people can get the vitamins and minerals they need from a varied diet.
- Vitamin DUK guidance is that everyone should consider a daily supplement of 10 micrograms (400 IU) of vitamin D during
- Vitamin B12 and B complexAdults need about 1.5 micrograms of vitamin B12 a day, found almost only in animal foods.
- Vitamin CAdults need 40mg of vitamin C a day, which a normal diet with fruit and vegetables provides.
- MultivitaminsA multivitamin is a safety net, not a shortcut.
- Omega-3 supplementsUK advice is to eat two portions of fish a week, one of them oily.
- ProbioticsProbiotics are live bacteria and yeasts sold as supplements, yoghurts and drinks.
- MagnesiumAdults need about 300mg (men) or 270mg (women) of magnesium a day, mostly met by diet.
- Iron supplementsWomen aged 19 to 49 need 14.8mg of iron a day and other adults 8.7mg.
- Protein powders and shakesAdults need about 0.75g of protein per kilogram of body weight a day, which most people in the UK already eat.
- Hair, skin and nail vitaminsBiotin, zinc and selenium are the nutrients with authorised claims for normal hair, skin or nails.
- Weight loss supplementsNo supplement produces meaningful weight loss on its own.
- Pregnancy vitamins and supplementsUK advice is to take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily from before conception until 12 weeks, and 10 microgra
- Menopause supplementsNo supplement treats menopause symptoms as effectively as HRT, which is the main treatment and suits most wome
- Immune support supplementsNothing 'boosts' the immune system.
- Wellosophy Beauty Collagen ComplexDaily sachets with VERISOL collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamins and zinc.
- Wellosophy Wellness PackA daily sachet holding one multivitamin and mineral tablet, two omega-3 capsules and one astaxanthin and bilbe
- Wellosophy Natural Balance ShakeA ready-to-mix protein powder in three flavours, described by Oriflame as a high-protein snack.
- Wellosophy Omega 3Fish oil capsules high in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
- Wellosophy Multivitamin & MineralA daily tablet with 12 vitamins and 10 minerals, in separate formulas for women and men.
- Wellosophy Astaxanthin & Bilberry ExtractA capsule combining astaxanthin from algae with bilberry extract and vitamins C and E.
- Wellosophy Skin, Hair & Nail NutriComplexA complex of vitamins, minerals and amino acids aimed at skin, hair and nails.
- Oriflame Wellosophy supplementsWellosophy is Oriflame's wellness brand, previously called Wellness by Oriflame. These are the food supplement
- GuidesThree short guides to read before you buy anything.
- How to choose a supplementAsk six things: do I need it, is the dose sensible, is the form one I will take, does it have evidence, is it
- Supplement safetyMost supplements are safe at the stated dose for healthy adults.
- Health claims explainedIn Great Britain a supplement may only make a health claim that appears on the official nutrition and health c
- Collagen for hairThere is no good evidence that collagen supplements thicken hair or reduce hair loss.
- Collagen for jointsEvidence that collagen eases joint pain is limited and mixed.
- Collagen for menCollagen works the same way in men and women.
- Collagen and menopauseSkin loses collagen faster in the years after menopause as oestrogen falls.
- Liquid collagenLiquid collagen is hydrolysed collagen already dissolved, sold as shots or bottles.
- Collagen powderPowder is the most economical way to take a meaningful dose of collagen: one scoop usually gives 5g to 10g.
- Collagen tablets and capsulesTablets and capsules are convenient but hold little collagen, typically 0.5g to 1g each, so matching a powder
- Vegan collagenCollagen is an animal protein, so true vegan collagen from plants does not exist.
- Bovine collagenBovine collagen comes from cattle hide and supplies types I and III.
- Collagen types 1, 2 and 3Type I is the main collagen in skin, bone and tendon; type II is in cartilage; type III sits alongside type I
- Collagen with hyaluronic acidHyaluronic acid holds water in skin.
- When and how to take collagenTiming makes no proven difference.
- Collagen side effectsCollagen is generally well tolerated.
- Collagen gummiesGummies are the weakest way to take collagen: most contain well under a gram per sweet, far below the doses us
- Vitamin AAdults need 700 micrograms (men) or 600 micrograms (women) of vitamin A a day, which diet normally provides.
- Vitamin EAdults need about 4mg (men) or 3mg (women) of vitamin E a day, easily met from plant oils, nuts and seeds.
- Vitamin K2Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones.
- Calcium supplementsAdults need 700mg of calcium a day, which dairy, fortified alternatives, bread and green vegetables usually co
- Zinc supplementsAdults need 9.5mg (men) or 7mg (women) of zinc a day.
- Folic acidAdults need 200 micrograms of folate a day.
- BiotinBiotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and skin.
- Coenzyme Q10Coenzyme Q10 is made by the body and helps cells produce energy.
- Multivitamins for womenA women's multivitamin typically contains more iron and folic acid than a men's.
- Multivitamins for menA men's multivitamin usually has little or no iron, since men need only 8.7mg a day and store it readily.
- Vitamins for over 50sAfter 50 the nutrients most worth attention are vitamin D, vitamin B12, which is absorbed less well with age,
- Vitamins for tiredness and fatigueIron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin C and magnesium each contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue,
- PrebioticsPrebiotics are fibres that feed gut bacteria, such as inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides.
- Fibre supplementsAdults are advised to eat 30g of fibre a day; most manage about 20g.
- Digestive enzymesFor most people digestive enzyme supplements are unnecessary.
- Probiotics for womenProbiotics marketed for women's intimate health contain lactobacillus strains.
- Probiotics with antibioticsThere is some evidence that taking a probiotic during a course of antibiotics reduces the chance of antibiotic
- Whey proteinWhey is a complete, quickly digested protein from milk.
- Vegan protein powderPea, soy, rice and hemp proteins can match whey for muscle when the total protein is equal.
- CreatineCreatine monohydrate at 3g a day increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-inten
- Electrolyte powdersMost people do not need electrolyte drinks: water and normal meals replace what everyday activity loses.
- Meal replacement shakesA true meal replacement must meet set rules for calories, protein, vitamins and minerals.
- AshwagandhaAshwagandha is a herb used in Ayurvedic tradition.
- Turmeric and curcuminCurcumin, from turmeric, has no authorised health claim.
- Lion's mane mushroomLion's mane is an edible mushroom sold for memory and focus.
- BerberineBerberine is a plant compound studied for blood sugar and cholesterol.
- NMN and NAD supplementsNMN is a compound the body uses to make NAD, which declines with age.
- Cod liver oilCod liver oil provides omega-3 plus vitamins A and D.
- Evening primrose oilEvening primrose oil contains the omega-6 fat GLA.
- GlucosamineUK guidance for osteoarthritis does not recommend glucosamine, because trials have not shown a clear benefit.
- MelatoninIn the UK melatonin is a prescription-only medicine, not a food supplement.
- Gut health supplementsFibre has the strongest evidence for gut health, and most adults eat too little. Probiotics help in a few spec
- Sports nutritionProtein and creatine are the two sports supplements with solid evidence. Most others add little for people who
- Popular supplement ingredientsMost fashionable ingredients have far less human evidence than their marketing suggests, and none on this list
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