15 Dec 2025

How do we know what supplements we actually need?

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 15 December 2025
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From multivitamin gummies to creatine and collagen powders... it can feel like we’re being bombarded with products that promise more energy, better sleep, and glowing skin

But are these supplements actually worth taking or are they a waste of money?

We've asked Dr Prabani Wood, Medical Director at The Royal NZ College of General Practitioners and Hamilton GP to break it down for us.