Vegums (chewable supplements in compostable packs)

Vegums Multivitamins were created by two pharmacists, who sell chewable gummies in cellulose bags that you can cut up and compost, when empty. Subscribe online for big savings, with free shipping. The brand also makes a line of supplements for children.

The tasty strawberry chewable supplements are taken 2 a day (or 1 a day for children over 3). They also contain iodine (a fish-free alternative for healthy thyroid), selenium and folic acid. Vegums Sugar-Free Multivitamins are sweetened with maltitol syrup (raspberry flavour).

Check with GP before taking supplements if pregnant/nursing or on medication. Keep away from young children and pets. Recycle unwanted supplements/medicines at pharmacies (never flush down loo).

The supplements industry creates 1.8 billion plastic bottles each year, half containing animal-derived ingredients, causing the deaths of 24 billion creatures (many of them fish).

You’ll also find plant-based omega 3 supplements and lemon-flavoured Vegums Vitamin C. Buy one tin, then order refills in cellulose bags (cut up and compost). Ideal for healthy skin and immunity, and to reduce fatigue.

Vegums Super Iron Blackberry Gummies are best taken with vitamin C (a glass of orange juice or better yet, a real orange!) Good for energy and immunity. If you feel sluggish and tired, you may be low in iron.

This is one of the world’s most common nutritional deficiencies, especially for menstruating women. Other symptoms of low iron are brain fog, brittle nails and thinning hair. If you suspect anaemia, contact your GP.