8 Supplements to Add To Your Routine This Autumn, According to the Experts

In partnership with Healthspan

As the evenings begin to draw in and routines settle back into place, many of us start thinking about supporting our health before winter arrives. Whether that's helping our immune system, boosting our vitamin D levels, supporting healthy joints or simply feeling a little more energised, autumn is often when supplements move back onto our radar.

But with the shelves full of options and your social feed filled with opinions, it can be difficult to know what's genuinely worth adding to your routine. So we asked the experts at Healthspan to help narrow it down. From everyday essentials to customer favourites (read: ours!), these are some of the supplements we’re considering this autumn. 

 

 

Supporting Your Energy

Magnesium Glycinate

Magnesium seems to be everywhere at the moment, and it's easy to see why. It plays a role in lots of processes throughout the body, supporting normal muscle function and helping to reduce tiredness and fatigue. 

If you've ever shopped for magnesium, you'll know there are lots of different types. Magnesium Glycinate has become particularly popular because it's a well-absorbed form that's also gentle on the stomach*. That makes it a great everyday option for people looking to support their wellbeing, especially as work, school and everyday routines ramp up again after summer.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is one of those nutrients we don't tend to think about until we're told we're low in it. Yet it plays an important role in helping the body release energy from the food we eat, while also contributing to the normal functioning of the nervous system and helping to reduce tiredness and fatigue. 

Although vitamin B12 is found naturally in foods including meat, eggs and dairy products, some people don't get enough through their diet. It's particularly important for anyone following a vegetarian or vegan diet.

 

Looking After Your Skin

Collagen

After months of sunshine and sea swims, autumn feels like a good time to give our skin a little extra care and attention. Collagen is the body's most abundant protein and forms part of the structure of not only our skin but also our bones, joints and connective tissues. As we get older, our natural collagen production gradually declines, which is one reason collagen supplements have become increasingly popular.

Healthspan’s Super Strength Marine Collagen Complex combines responsibly sourced collagen with vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin*. It has become one of Healthspan's most popular beauty supplements and is an easy addition to an everyday wellbeing routine.

 

 

Supporting Your Immune System

Vitamin D3

As daylight hours begin to shorten, vitamin D naturally moves back into the spotlight. Our bodies produce vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight, so it's harder to make enough during the autumn and winter months.

Vitamin D3 is the same type of vitamin D that our bodies naturally produce, making it the form most commonly used in supplements. It contributes to the normal function of the immune system, while also supporting healthy bones, muscles and teeth, making it one of the simplest additions to an autumn wellness routine.

A Good Probiotic

Gut health has become one of the biggest wellbeing conversations of recent years, and with good reason. Our gut microbiome is home to trillions of bacteria that play an important role in digestion and overall wellbeing, so it's no surprise that more people are taking an interest in looking after it.

Healthspan’s Super20 Probiotic contains 20 billion live friendly bacteria from five carefully selected strains in a single capsule and is lactose free, making it suitable for people with dairy sensitivities. It's a popular choice for anyone looking to support their digestive wellbeing, particularly if you’re prone to occasional bloating or an unsettled tummy.*

 

 

Supporting an Active Lifestyle

Turmeric

The sea often stays surprisingly warm well into autumn, and the cliff paths become a little quieter, so it’s a good time to get out and about to enjoy swimming, walking or running. But staying active as we head into the colder, wetter months sometimes brings about a few aches and pains, so it's also the time of year when some people begin thinking a little more about supporting their joints with an anti-inflammatory supplement.

Healthspan's Opti-Turmeric contains a highly absorbable liquid curcumin formulation, designed to deliver significantly higher absorption than standard turmeric supplements. It also contains vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage*, making it a popular choice for people with active lifestyles.

Omega 3

Omega 3 has long been one of the most popular supplements around, and it’s easy to see why. Rather than just focusing on one area of health, it's often chosen by people looking for broad, everyday nutritional support.

Healthspan’s High Strength Omega 3 provides EPA and DHA, which contribute to the normal function of the heart, while DHA also contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision*. It's one of those simple supplements that many people choose to take all year round.

 

 

Covering the Basics

A Quality Multivitamin

If you're new to supplements and you don't want to feel overwhelmed, a good multivitamin is often one of the easiest places to start.

Healthspan's MultiVitality range provides a broad mix of vitamins and minerals in one convenient tablet, making it a simple place to start if you're looking to build a supplement routine without overcomplicating things. 

 

If you'd like to learn more about Healthspan’s range of bestselling supplements, pop into the Healthspan store in Guernsey, where the team will be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the products that are right for you.

Prefer to shop from home? You can also order online with Subscribe & Save, making it easy to have your favourite products delivered regularly while enjoying ongoing savings.

This article is intended for general information and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always speak to your GP or healthcare professional if you have concerns about your health.

*Source: Healthspan