Not in the pink of health? Family members constantly falling ill? Here are 10 vitamins and minerals that may help you:

Vitamin C: useful for the treatment of the common cold, boosting the immune system, lowering blood pressure, treating lead toxicity and cancer, curing cataracts, combating stroke, maintaining skin elasticity, healing wounds, and controlling symptoms of asthma.

Glucosamine: increases the amount of cartilage and fluid that surrounds our joints. This helps prevent joint breakdown and reduces pain.

Omega 3 fish oil: important in preventing and managing heart disease.

Probiotics: benefits include boosting the immune system, preventing and treating urinary tract infections, improving digestive function, healing inflammatory bowel conditions and managing and preventing eczema in children.

Co-enzyme Q10: used to produce energy your body needs for cell growth and maintenance. It also functions as an antioxidant, which protects the body from damage caused by harmful molecules.

Multivitamins: needed to maintain optimal health.

Vitamin B Complex: helps with a variety of health conditions, including acne, anxiety, depression, fatigue, heart disease, premenstrual syndrome, and skin problems.

Zinc: promotes proper functioning of the immune and digestive system, controls diabetes, reduces stress levels, improves energy metabolism, and increases rate of healing of acne and wounds.

Milk thistle: aids in improving liver health.

Magnesium: helps keep blood pressure normal, bones strong, and the heart rhythm steady.