Most people do not need to take vitamin supplements and can get all the vitamins and minerals they need from a healthy, balanced diet. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and vitamin C are essential nutrients that your body needs in small amounts to function properly. Many people choose to take supplements, but taking too much or too long can be harmful. The Department of Health and Human Services has identified some people at risk of deficiency.
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Folic acid supplement during pregnancy
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or may become pregnant, it is recommended that you take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily until the 12th week of pregnancy. Folic acid supplements should be taken before conception. Therefore, start taking this medicine before stopping contraception or when you might become pregnant. Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects such as spine bifida.
Vitamin D supplement
From late March or early April to late September, most people can get all their vitamin D needs through sun exposure and a balanced diet. However, in autumn and winter, the sun is not strong enough for your body to produce vitamin D, so you need to get it from your diet. Because it’s difficult for people to get enough vitamin D from food alone, everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D during the autumn and winter. Some groups of the population are at greater risk of not getting enough vitamin D and are advised to take a supplement every day of the year.
It is recommended that:
- Breastfed babies should be given a daily supplement containing 8.5 to 10 micrograms of vitamin D from birth, even if the mother is taking a supplement containing vitamin D herself.
- Babies having 500mls (about a pint) or more of formula a day should not be given a vitamin D supplement, because infant formula is fortified with vitamin D and other nutrients
- All children aged 1 to 4 years old should be given a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D
- People who are not often exposed to the sun – such as people who are frail or housebound, are in an institution such as a care home, or usually wear clothes that cover most of their skin when outdoors should take a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D
Supplements containing vitamins A, C and D
Children aged 6 months to 5 years should take vitamin supplements containing vitamins A, C and D every day. Find out more about vitamins for children or ask your health visitor for advice. Get Healthy Start vitamins free when you qualify for Healthy Start. Your GP can also recommend supplements if you need them for a medical condition. For example, you may be prescribed iron supplements to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Effervescent tablet:
Effervescent vitamin supplements or effervescent pain relievers may contain up to 1g of salt per tablet. Consider switching to non-effervescent tablets, especially if you are advised to reduce your salt intake.
