supplements

New research has underscored just how many of us are missing out on important nutrients in our diets. The findings show that more than 50 per cent of women are living with a deficiency of selenium and more than a quarter are below recommended levels of both iron and potassium.

You have probably never given much consideration to what quantity of potassium you eat every day. Or selenium or magnesium for that matter. Perhaps you should. Because these are three minerals that have vital roles to play in our nutrition and our health. And yet millions of us in Britain simply do not consume enough of them.

Autumn is just around the corner and we are already starting to feel the chill! Time to give your immune system a boost in preparation for the onslaught of winter bugs and generally feeling under the weather. We've come up with our top tips to help you embrace the season.