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The A-Z of vitamins and minerals

You can’t make vitamins or minerals in your body so you have to get them through diet and supplements - but what should you take and how much? Read On
Biotin (vitamin H)

Biotin is found in a range of foods including liver, eggs and nuts and can also be obtained from supplements. It is good for skin, hair and nails but can't be stored by the body so needs to be eaten daily Read On
Boron

Boron, found in fresh fruit, nuts, beans and leafy vegetables, helps the body use calcium Read On
Calcium

Most dietary calcium comes from dairy products and food such as pulses, soya, dried fruits and green leafy vegetables Read On
Chondroitin

Chondroitin is a carbohydrate manufactured in the body and is one of the main components of cartilage. It draws fluid into the cartilage making it elastic and slows its breakdown. Its structure also gives cartilage much of its resistance to compression Read On
Chromium

Chromium is needed for healthy skin, bone and hair and can be found in a variety of vegetables as well as cheese, chicken, eggs and whole grains Read On
Copper

Copper is an essential trace mineral which we can get from whole grains, seafood, liver, pulses, nuts and potatoes Read On
Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a natural compound found in healthy cartilage. It's an amino-sugar or amino-monosaccharide, and everybody has some in their body. Read On
Iodine

Iodine, found in seafood and seaweed, is important for producing hormones and producing energy from fat Read On
Iron

Too much iron can be poisonous but healthy levels are important for a healthy immune system Read On