8 supplements YOU MAY NEED
1 Iron
What it does Makes red blood cells (haemoglobin), which ferry oxygen around your body and give you energy.
Do I need it? ‘One in four UK women has low iron stores,’ says nutritionist Fiona Hunter. Symptoms include lethargy, breathlessness and pale skin. It’s important to be tested for anaemia by your GP, who can look for any underlying medical reasons, assess your lifestyle and prescribe iron tablets.
Meat, dark green leafy veg, pulses. ‘To boost iron absorption through your food, eat your leafy greens with vitamin
