There’s no denying that the cold, harsh British winter is a slog to get through. Coughs, colds and bugs are everywhere, and summer can feel like a million miles away. To help banish the inevitable blues, we’ve handpicked some of the most effective vitamins and supplements available.
From powerful functional mushrooms and energy-boosting electrolytes, to gut-friendly capsules and vitamin-packed 3D gummies, we’ve got the remedy to help you step into spring at your best.
Bio Synergy
If you’re looking to make those high-intensity gym workouts outperform your average New Year’s resolution, you need to check out Bio Synergy. This award-winning sports nutrition brand produces innovative products that taste as good as they make you feel. Their Caffeine-Free BCAA Powder blends glycine, taurine and B6, creating a formula to help you lift more and train harder.
This stuff really helped me go the extra mile at the gym, doesn’t contain any nasties, and has a deliciously refreshing watermelon flavour. We also loved their antioxidant-rich Matcha & Moringa, Creatine Boost Electrolyte Tablets, and Magnesium+ with Ashwagandha to help promote muscle recovery. Shop Bio Synergy’s bestselling hero products here.
Hifas da Terra Equilibrium
Social media is flooded with functional mushroom brands, but few are as potent as Hifas da Terra’s Equilibrium Mushroom capsules. Boasting a powerful trio of pure adaptogenic mushrooms (reishi, lion’s mane and cordyceps), this gluten-free formula has been proven to regulate cortisol levels, balance hormones, boost mood and improve sleep quality.
Subscriptions start from £44.10 a month – take a look at their full range of products here.
Nourished 3D Gummies
Vitamins don’t need to be a one-size-fits-all product, and Nourished understands that with their innovative personalised approach to nutrition. The world’s first 3D-printed gummies, these precision-led alternatives to generic multivitamins are designed around you. Whether you’re looking to boost immunity, cognitive function, energy or gut health, take their simple quiz and discover your perfect daily stack.
Sugar-free, vegan and lab-tested, these seven-layer gummies ensure 99.5% nutrient efficacy and taste delicious. Pick them up online or in-store at Boots.
Sonomono Natto Gut Health
Gut health isn’t just important; it’s essential, and one Japanese superfood has been delivering results for over 1,000 years. Natto is a unique enzyme that not only delivers potent probiotics for a balanced gut, but utilises vitamin K2 for bone health and promotes cardiovascular wellness by supporting blood flow to the heart.
Farmed and fermented in Japan, these easy-to-swallow capsules are fast-acting, and both gluten and milk free. Available from Living Alpha.
Smart Strains
Formulated by Dr Megan Rossi (aka The Gut Health Doctor), the Smart Strains Live Probiotics range has been cleverly designed to tackle several modern ailments. Immune System combines live bacteria LGG, BB-12 and Vitamin Dვ to support the upper respiratory tract during the winter months, and help keep bugs at bay.
With a strain designed for Fussy Babies, as well as those on Antibiotics, these innovative formulas are the future of smart gut health.
Love Mushrooms
Nestled away in the picturesque Scottish countryside, Marcassie Farm is championing organic and ethically grown produce, resulting in a brand that’s easy to get behind – Love Mushrooms. Specialising in Lion’s Mane, Reishi and Cordyceps shrooms carefully crafted to sharpen focus, assist sleep, ease stress and boost energy and circulation, there’s a product here for everyone.
We really clicked with their Lion’s Mane + Ashwagandha capsules and Lion’s Mane Liquid Drops, which both deliver a potent dose of the super-shroom. Their Focus Lion’s Mane Coffee is also exceptionally rich in flavour, and contains 20% less caffeine to help avoid the afternoon energy crash. Shop the range directly from the Love Mushroom website.
Ancient + Brave Collagen
Not all collagen supplements are created equally, and Ancient+Brave have carved out a unique space in the market. As someone who is both intolerant to marine collagen, and finds that most liquid products taste a little funky, Ancient+Brave’s bestselling True Collagen is a game-changer.
Containing clinically researched Type I hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides, this flavourless powder can be added to your morning coffee, and is both easily digestible and highly absorbable. Not only does it work wonders for your skin, nail and hair, but it also works hard to improve your gut health.
The range also includes Wild Marine Collagen, True Creatine and True Biome for triple-action gut care.
Unfabled Magnesium Gummies
If, like us, you’ve found some magnesium supplements to cause unwanted drowsiness, then Unfabled has got your back. Each tasty berry-flavoured vegan gummy packs 90mg of magnesium to help support relaxation, bring balance to the nervous system and ease PMS symptoms such as mood swings and cramps.
Other popular variants include Ashwagandha to promote better sleep and boost libido, and Apple Cider Vinegar to support metabolism. Uncover the Unfabled Valentine’s Day Edit here.
Phizz Daily Immune+ Electrolytes
Drinking the recommended amount of water daily is harder than it sounds, but a mere 1% drop in dehydration can seriously impact attention, memory and critical thinking. Phizz Daily Immune+ is a hypotonic formula that can deliver a hydration kick 3x faster than water alone.
Containing a wide range of B vitamins, a high dose of vitamin C, zinc and other antioxidants, these dissolvable tablets are ideal to pop in your water at work or post-gym session. Available in orange, mango, mixed berry flavours and more, you can grab them for £7.99 a pack from stockists such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Waitrose. Find your local stockist here.
BlueIron
BlueIron is the only product made with wild Nordic blackberries, with just one dose providing the full recommended daily intake of iron. Essential for reducing tiredness and fatigue, as well as assisting the normal function of the immune system, this fruity liquid is slowly absorbed and gentle on the stomach.
BlueIron is also vegan, contains no artificial colours and is suitable for use during pregnancy. Grab a bottle from Amazon, Holland & Barrett, or Sainsbury’s.
Doctor Seaweed
Made using sustainable 100% pure Scottish seaweed, Doctor Seaweed capsules are an excellent source of iodine, which supports thyroid health. They also help to balance metabolism, contain polyphenols to manage blood sugar release, support healthy skin and regulate neurotransmitters to aid cognitive function. You only need to pop one of these impressive organic capsules per day, with monthly subscriptions starting at just £12 direct from Doctor Seaweed.
BetterYou Multivitamins
If popping multiple pills isn’t your thing, then you might just love BetterYou. This handy oral spray boasts no less than 14 essential nutrients in one daily dose, and comes in a pleasant blackcurrant and plum flavour.
Free from gluten, sugar and fillers, this fast-absorbing solution will give you a healthy dose of your A, B and C vitamins, as well as K1, selenium and iodine. Available from BetterYou for just £8.99.
Elete Water
According to a report in Women’s Health magazine, 78% of Brits drink less than the recommended daily amount of water. Elete makes getting your daily dose a breeze, with their compact Pocket Bottle Electrolytes. Just add a few drops of the flavourless liquid to your water bottle, and enjoy a healthy hit of natural minerals. Available here for just £8.90 a bottle.
Ingenious Collagen+
Whilst many liquid and powder collagen supplements break down in the stomach before your body can absorb them effectively, Collagen+ is engineered to deliver targeted and consistent results. Each daily dose of this award-winning formula contains 627mg of hydrolysed marine collagen peptides, 200mg of hyaluronic acid complex and 4mg of natural astaxanthin.
This winning combination supports firmer, smoother skin, deeper hydration, fewer lines and healthier hair and joints. Shop the brand online here and enjoy Collagen+ for as little as £1.50 per day.
PureSport
Specialising in clean, high-performing supplements that target digestion, immunity, inflammation management, sleep and recovery, PureSport was created with the modern active lifestyle in mind. Their Ultra Electrolytes Variety Pack contains a fruity mix of raspberry, watermelon and citrus salt sachets, giving you an optimal combo of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium.
Ideal to pop in your gym bag, Puresport Electrolytes are available for as little as £23.10 per month here.
Feature by Fletch.