I know it can be hard to maintain a healthy balanced diet in today's modern world. With so many of us not getting the right advice about health and nutrition it can be confusing and frustrating to say the least. I am regularly asked if multi-vitamins are a useful tool to have on hand for those days, weeks or even months when diet doesn't get the focus it deserves. Whilst there is some good evidence that they are beneficial, the lack of understanding of how they dissolve, cross into our blood cells and ultimately preform their required biological function is still a concern for many in the scientific community.

Vitamins, supplements and quick health fixes will always be dubious with regard to the claims they make, as the so called research is often funded by the large corporations that supply these products. That is not to say that all supplements are not worthwhile, however with all things, take claims as marketing and do your own research on whether or not they have value from a scientific viewpoint. A quick google search of the supplement and bio-availability should set you on the right path.

As I tell everyone I speak to about nutrition, we are ALL different. Every single one of us. Our bodies all function in their own unique way and this is most evident when it comes to nutrient absorption and conversion in the body. As our friends at Skittles say, 'Eat the Rainbow' and you have every chance you are getting all of the nutrients you need :)