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The use of vitmains and supplements are only recommended to elderly or people who are suffering certain diseases. The amount of vitamins you need depends on your age, health and lifestyle. For example, children is often lower than that for adults. Older people, those with specific medical conditions, pregnant women, and people on special diets may need to increase their intake of certain vitamins and minerals.



Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that your body needs in small amounts to work properly. Vitamins affect every part of your body, including the way your hair, nails and muscles develop and grow, your sight, the way you digest food, and your heart and your nervous system.



Take supplements with water at room temperature – hot or chilled drinks can damage them. Don’t drink tea or coffee 15 minutes before or after taking supplements because they interfere with nutrient absorption. Make sure you read the label on the bottle, and take supplements with or after food as directed.



Don’t take lots of different supplements because they can interact with each other and be less effective, for example, zinc interferes with how copper and iron are absorbed. Therefore, always consult doctors or pharmacists before the use of any vitamins and minerals.



Again, a balanced diet that includes food from all the major groups, there should be no need to take vitamin supplements. The food you eat will provide you with all the vitamins and minerals you need. Supplements should only be used as a top-up if it is not possible to eat a healthy balanced diet - they aren’t a substitute for healthy eating!