Personally, I see both sides of the argument. While I’m certain the average healthy individual doesn’t need a drawer full of daily vitamins to function, my own experiences won’t let me write them off entirely. For years, I have battled with chronic tonsillitis – we’re talking 4+ times a year of swollen throat hell. Every time I felt a little rundown or went through a particularly intense period of stress, I could call it like clockwork. It became very clear that my immune system was in pretty bad shape, she was crying out for help and needed some support. At the start of the year, I started taking a multivitamin, not feeling especially hopeful. To my welcome surprise, not only have I not had tonsillitis once, but I haven’t really been sick in any regard, which I feel can’t be a coincidence. 

As with all wellness, it works differently for everyone, but I would certainly consider giving daily supplements a chance if you suffer from regular sniffles throughout the autumn/winter period. Here are a few sustainable, immune-boosting products I’ve found to keep you fighting fit with the changing season.