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May 25, 2025 31 min

Which supplements do you actually need to take?

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The supplement industry is booming, but do we really know which vitamins should form part of our daily routine? In this episode of our special healthy living series, we discuss whether or not you actually need to take some of the most popular vitamins and supplements. Plus, we share our best advice on how you should supplement your intake if you life a vegan lifestyle. Read more about the supplements you do and don't need & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership

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Which supplements do you actually need to take?

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  1. 0:35 Do we need to take any supplements?
  2. 1:10 Can you take too many supplements?
  3. 3:33 How social media is driving interest
  4. 6:55 Do you need a vitamin D supplement?
  5. 9:34 What about iron?
  6. 12:49 Do we get enough vitamin B12 in our diet?
  7. 15:12 What should vegans and vegetarians be doing?
  8. 17:44 Should we take Omega-3 supplements?
  9. 19:52 What is glucosamine?
  10. 21:14 Do we need to take a vitamin C supplement?
  11. 22:22 What is collagen?
  12. 25:11 What are IV vitamins?
  13. 26:52 Where should we buy our supplements from?

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