Take care not to overdo it
 
It is important to stick to the dose suggested by the manufacturer, as strict guide lines cover the levels in the products sold in the United Kingdom. Check with your GP prior to taking supplements if on medication and inform him/her of any supplements you are taking if about to be prescribed a drug. Advice can be saught by consulting a medical herbalist. Call the National Institute of Medical Herbalists on 01392 426022 for details of a practitioner in your area. For more information, call the "The Health Supplements Information Service" on 0207 370 2233 or visit the web site http://www.hsis.org
 

 Aliments and the supplements that may help
 
medishop.co.uk recommends that you visit "The Health Supplements Information Service" http://www.hsis.org for details on any particular supplement. Their fact-sheets have been designed to present the important facts about the main vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. They have all been approved by their panel of experts. The fact-sheets include information such as where the nutrient can be found in food, a description of what it does, recommended intake, deficiency symptoms, who might benefit from taking it and if there are any side effects/precautions.