Doctor lists three 'of the best' supplements he says people should take and why A doctor shared three supplements "most people" should consider for better health.
The GP suggested that you only need to supplement around 200-300 milligrams a day, as the rest can come from your normal diet - with good natural sources, according to the NHS, including spinach, nuts and wholemeal bread.
GP Ahmed Abd Elbary, known on TikTok as Dra_says, said that we "don't really need that many" supplements to maintain a healthy body.
Magnesium has been linked to several health benefits, including better sleep, improved blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease.
A lot of people say when they take it, they get side effects, but the key thing is not taking too high a dose.".