StyleNest have teamed up with Seven Seas to bring you a comprehensive guide to taking vitamin and mineral supplements.

Recently launching their new Perfect7 product, Seven Seas developed this supplement to support the body from the inside. Containing a unique blend of marine oils plus key vitamins and minerals, Perfect7 was formulated with 7 key benefits in mind for both men and women.

Seven Seas dietician Helen Bond talks us through her top tips for taking supplements.

• Perfect7 can be taken at any time of the day and has been designed to be taken daily, but remembering to take it is key. Keep it in an area where you already have a daily routine in place. For example, next to your morning breakfast cereal. First thing with breakfast may be an ideal time to take Taking Perfect7 as it contains the essential mineral magnesium, which contributes to energy yielding metabolism, and helps with tiredness.
• Do swallow supplements down with a cold drink, such as a glass of water or orange juice.
• Keep out of reach of young children, replace lid securely and store in a cool dry place below 25°
• If you are thinking of taking a daily supplement with marine oil, it is best to speak to your doctor or a health professional – especially if you are taking medication, to make sure that there are no contraindications.
• Most vitamins are best taken with food because the digestion process helps you absorb the nutrients. Don’t take supplements with hot drinks like tea and coffee, as the caffeine and tannins present in these can interfere with absorption and can increase the loss of other nutrients from the body.
• Don’t double up if you miss a dose. Just take it at the next scheduled time.
• Don’t exceed the recommended dosage unless advised by your doctor or a health professional.
• Daily supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
• The absorption of a supplement containing marine oil and the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K is increased when taken alongside a meal containing dietary fats.
• There is no standard time frame set in stone as to how quickly you will see health benefits after taking marine oil supplements – your overall diet, health, weight and genetics can all affect how fast marine oil supplements works. Although positive effects can be seen within a few days, I would suggest waiting two – three months before evaluating the effects of marine oils on your health and wellbeing.

 Seven Seas Perfect7 is available from Boots