💊 To supplement or not to supplement – it’s a surprisingly divisive question in the multi-million-pound wellness world RosieFitzmauric answers the question dividing the wellness world ⬇️
that “supplemental vitamin D3, as compared with placebo, did not have a significant effect on total fractures”.
While there isn’t really a one-size-fits-all approach to taking supplements – ideally you would only take them when you’re actually deficient in something – here are some examples of when you might want to consider it, according to experts.“Pre-teens and teenagers are at higher risk of iron deficiency anaemia, so eating plenty of iron-rich foods, such as leafy greens, is important,” says Priya Tew, a registered dietitian from Dietitian UK.
Women trying for a baby at any age are recommended to take folic acid, and certainly during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. “Folic acid helps prevent birth defects known as neural tube defects,” explains O’Shaughnessy. Look for non-synthetic active forms of folate, such as L-methylfolate. During pregnancy and postpartum, “omega-3 is needed by the bucketload for both baby and mum, and low omega-3 status has been linked in studies to postnatal depression”, says Alderson.
During menopause, “a woman may need support with bone health, by taking calcium and vitamin D, or perhaps digestion to absorb nutrients better,” he continues. Declining oestrogen levels can slow digestion, which can lead to issues like constipation, bloating and gas, so you want to up your fibre intake and some women may also consider taking a probiotic.and bone density, says Tew, either from food or powder supplements.
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