Are you taking your supplements? I talk to people about diet and healthy food all the time, but one question that pops up a lot is whether it is worthwhile taking nutritional supplements.

In light of Covid-19, many of us have been adding a multivitamin, extra vitamin C or D, or an immune-supporting supplement to our daily routine to help add a little nutritional boost to our day, but how to do you know if it is doing you any good or not, and do we even need to supplement?

It really feels like the seasons have changed and we are ready for a fresh start. Last weekend’s bank holiday gave most of a chance to enjoy the last breath of summer and it felt like the start of something new.

September is almost here, schools are back and there is definitely more than a hint of autumn in the air. This year, more than ever we will be acutely aware of the increase in coughs, colds and flus as the seasons change. Now is the time to get healthy and to nourish our immune support.

This week, a former contestant on The Apprentice was pulled up by the Advertising Standards Agency for making claims that his product was a “cure for coronavirus”.

Each week we learn more about Covid-19 and the devastating effects it is having on the world. From the data that have been published to date, there seems to be some patterns emerging that tell us more about who is most likely to be admitted to hospital with severe symptoms of Covid-19, and some of that has been surprising.