Gaining everything we need from our diet to have optimum health can be challenging, especially with a diet high in convenience foods and foods grown on mineral depleted soils.

A large percentage of the British Population choose to use supplements to complement their diet and ensure an optimum level of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.  Ongoing research into key nutrients such as vitamin D, zinc and selenium confirm the vital role optimum nutrition plays in a preventative health care programme.

Many people believe that the RDA (recommended daily amount) of nutrients is what they should be aiming for each day, but these levels are the amount of a specific nutrient required to prevent deficiency rather than have an optimum intake.  Often the optimum level is much higher than the RDA.

Choosing supplements can be challenging and it is worthwhile taking time to consider what you might need.  For example a supplement with high levels of B vitamins would be indicated for someone under stress, whereas a supplement high in antioxidants may be more appropriate for someone living with a lot of pollution, such as in a city centre.

You also need to consider whether you want tablets, capsules or even a liquid supplement.

By visiting an independent health store such as Health Food and More you will be able to get advice from a member of staff and you will have a wide selection of supplements to choose from, making sure you get the best combination for your own needs.

At Health Food and More our focus is on quality which is why our key ranges come from Solgar, Viridian, Biocare, Higher Nature, Natures Aid, Salus House and Natures Answer.  There are no 99p vitamins on our shelves, but premium quality, value for money supplements.  

Our medical herbalist is able to offer nutritional advice and hair mineral analysis as part of a herbal treatment programme, ensuring you can achieve optimum well being based on sensible dietary protocols, nutritional supplements and individually tailored herbal remedies.