Health supplements

Consider how a healthy diet can be supported with nutritional supplements.

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To B12 or not to B12?

This feature explores the importance of vitamin B12 and the vital role it plays in maintaining our overall health.

15 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Quantity & quality

The supplement and CBD category remains a dynamic sector for pharmacy. Take a look at the latest changes to regulations and advice for pharmacy customers.

07 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Supplementary benefits?

The Covid-19 pandemic has raised awareness of the protective role of nutritional supplements on immune function.

16 Nov 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Vitamin D

The pharmacy scenario considers the importance of vitamin D supplements with regards to Covid-19.

10 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Discovering vitamin D deficiency

With everyone encouraged to stay home as much as possible during the pandemic, have people been getting enough vitamin D? 

17 Aug 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Making sense of supplements

It can be confusing to know which supplements are suitable for different individuals, but pharmacy teams can help.

21 Apr 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Supply and demand

As diets change, find out how pharmacy teams can play an important role in vitamin guidance.

24 Apr 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Iron deficiency anaemia

Update your learning on iron deficiency anaemia, consider what the condition is and treatment side effects.

08 Mar 2019 , 2 Min Module

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Supplements: Update on vitamin D

Everyone needs an intake of vitamin D equivalent to 10mcg (400iu) daily to help maintain healthy bones, teeth and muscles

18 Jul 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Supplements: What's the evidence?

Millions of people take vitamin and mineral supplements, but what’s the evidence concerning the most popular nutrients?

18 Jul 2017 , 4 Min Article

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Supplementing claims

With so many VMS products available, it can be difficult for pharmacies to know what to stock and recommend. So which ones make a real difference?

22 May 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Clinical briefing: Drug-plant interactions

The popularity and widespread use of herbal medicines raises the prospect of potentially serious drug-plant interactions

16 Jan 2017 , 2 Min Article