DO VITAMIN PILLS WORK?
Our bodies require a crucial balance of vitamins and minerals - but not all supplements help
WORDS AILSA HARVEY
As we better understand the micro and macro nutrient requirements of our bodies, it can make us question whether we are getting everything we need through our meal choices alone. Many of us opt to take a daily vitamin tablet to help get the right balance. Specific vitamin supplements can be a vital addition to someone’s diet if they are suffering from a deficiency. Some of the most common deficiencies include a lack of vitamin D, due to a minimal selection of foods containing enough of it; iron deficiency, which can be caused by heavy menstrual periods, and vitamin B12, which keeps your nerve cells signalling efficiently.