Which supplements to take - and why

Multivitamin and multimineral

What is it? A simple one-a-day tablet containing all the recommended vitamins and minerals from A to zinc

Who needs it? Anyone who knows that their diet isn't the best it could be. In broad terms, that means five a day of fruit and veg, three a day of dairy, and three a day of wholegrains. Additionally, as we age, our bodies need fewer calories so that means our diet needs to be richer in nutrients, which can be a bit of a challenge.

Where can I buy it?  Boots has a wide range, as do supermarkets and health-food shops