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Our wellbeing range brings together everyday foundations for men and women: minerals such as zinc, magnesium, boron and selenium, B vitamins, omega-3s, stress-support formulas and herbal blends sold for hormone health. Brands here include Thorne, Switch Nutrition, AllMax, NOW Foods and Life Extension.

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Wellbeing: buying guide

What is in this collection

  • Vitamins and minerals: zinc and magnesium formulas, boron, selenium, iodine and B6.
  • Stress and daily formulas: B-complex and magnesium products, often with adaptogenic herbs.
  • Hormone-support blends for men and women: herbal formulas with ingredients such as tribulus, tongkat ali, maca, fenugreek or DIM.

A straight answer on hormone support

Over-the-counter supplements contain no hormones, and evidence that they raise hormone levels in healthy people is limited. The US NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (NIH ODS) says there is limited research on tribulus for strength or muscle mass, and that it has not been studied enough to know whether it is safe. If you are concerned about your hormones, see your GP for a proper assessment.

For drug-tested athletes, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) places tribulus and other testosterone boosters, as well as maca root powder, in Group D: banned or at high risk of contamination with substances that could lead to a positive test. Choose batch-tested products (for example HASTA or Informed Sport certified) and check with your sport.

Check the dose of each nutrient

  • Vitamin B6: the TGA warns that nerve damage may occur at 50 mg a day or even lower. Several single-ingredient B6 products here provide 100 mg, so add up B6 across everything you take.
  • Iodine: the NIH ODS sets the adult upper limit at 1,100 mcg a day from all sources and says too much iodine can cause thyroid problems. Take care with high-strength iodine and kelp products, and ask your doctor first if you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medication.
  • Vitamin D: Australia's upper level for adults is 80 mcg (3,200 IU) a day from all sources, so count any vitamin D in your multivitamin and use higher strengths only on medical advice.

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Browse supplements for men, supplements for women, magnesium and anti-stress products.

Sources: NIH ODS: Dietary supplements for exercise and athletic performance; AIS Supplement Framework; NIH ODS: Iodine.

Order online with Australia-wide delivery, free on orders of $100 or more, or visit a Supps247 store in Melbourne, regional Victoria or Brisbane to compare products in person before you buy. Members can use our price match guarantee on full-priced items.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take regular medication, check with your doctor first.

Wellbeing: questions and answers

Do testosterone boosters work?
Over-the-counter supplements contain no hormones, and evidence that they raise hormone levels in healthy people is limited. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says research on tribulus for strength or muscle mass is limited, and the few published studies on DHEA in men found no benefit. If you are worried about low energy or hormone levels, a GP can arrange proper testing.
Are hormone-support supplements safe for drug-tested athletes?
They are among the riskiest products for tested athletes. The AIS places tribulus and other testosterone boosters, and maca root powder, in Group D of its supplement framework, meaning banned or at high risk of contamination with substances that could cause a positive test. If you are drug tested, use batch-tested products only and check with your sport first.
How much iodine is too much?
The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements sets the upper limit for adults at 1,100 mcg a day from food, drinks and supplements combined. High intakes can cause thyroid problems, including some of the same symptoms as deficiency. Seaweed foods and kelp supplements can be rich in iodine, and their content is not always on the label, so check with your doctor before taking high-strength iodine.
Should I take vitamin D in winter?
Many Australians get enough vitamin D from sunlight, but people who rarely expose their skin to the sun, older adults and people with darker skin are more likely to run low, according to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Ask your GP about a blood test before choosing a dose, and keep total intake under Australia's upper level of 80 mcg (3,200 IU) a day unless advised otherwise.
What are the most common general health supplements?
The everyday basics people ask about are a multivitamin, omega-3 fish oil, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D and B vitamins. In this range you will find options such as Animal Advanced Omega 3 & EFAs by Universal Nutrition, with 3,500 mg of omega-3 per serve, and NOW Foods Boron 3 mg, a single trace mineral taken once a day. Before you buy, check the dose of each nutrient and add up overlaps across products, especially vitamin B6, vitamin D and zinc, because many formulas contain them and high doses can cause problems. Your GP can tell you which ones you actually need.
Do I need general health supplements if I eat well?
Often not. healthdirect says most people can get all the vitamins and minerals they need from a healthy, balanced diet. Supplements make more sense in specific situations: folic acid and iodine when planning a pregnancy, vitamin B12 on a vegan diet, extra nutrients on a restrictive diet, or a nutrient your doctor has found to be low on a blood test. Start with that need rather than a long stack of products, and choose a single nutrient or a simple multivitamin that matches it.

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