Quick answerThere is no single best time to take magnesium for everyone. Most people find it easiest to take it with a meal, which can reduce stomach upset. Many choose the evening as part of…
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Quick answerVitamin B12 is not reliably found in unfortified plant foods, so vegans need fortified foods or a supplement. The Vegan Society recommends either eating fortified foods two or three times a day (at least…
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Quick answerThe richest everyday sources of magnesium are seeds, nuts, whole grains, beans and pulses, and green leafy vegetables. A small handful of pumpkin seeds can provide around half of an adult's daily needs. Most…
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Quick answer A useful new-product roundup should do more than repeat the front of the pack. This month, we are highlighting formats that answer practical customer questions: a simple one-a-day multivitamin, a liquid alternative, a…
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Quick answer Natural alternatives to medicine can be a misleading phrase. Warm drinks, rest, saline products, food changes and some registered herbal medicines may support minor self-care, but they do not automatically replace a pharmacy…
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Quick answer Viridian High Five is described on BeWell's current product page as a best-selling one-a-day multivitamin and mineral. The format is easy to understand, the pack is compact and the formula brings many nutrients…
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Quick answer A supplement label should help you answer five questions: what is in the daily serving, how much is present, how should it be taken, who should avoid it and what does the product…
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Quick answer IBS natural support begins with an accurate diagnosis and a clear picture of the person's symptoms. Bloating, pain, constipation and diarrhoea can have many causes. New symptoms, bleeding, unexplained weight loss, anaemia, fever,…
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Quick answer The best vegan protein powder UK beginners can buy is not automatically the tub with the highest protein number. It is the one that fits the person's diet, activity, allergens, digestion, taste and…
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Quick answer The first step in going gluten-free depends on why you are doing it. If coeliac disease is possible, do not remove gluten before testing. The NHS explains that eating gluten is necessary for…
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