The Joint Health Duo
Foundation nutrition plus double-strength bone support, for the years it matters most.
Serene+ Ingredients
Marine Magnesium, Bulking Agent (White Rice Powder), Organic Lavender 10% Essential Oil Powder (Inulin, Lavender Essential Oil), Capsule shell (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose), Affron® (Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Stigmas Extract [Std to 3.5% Lepticrosalides® by HPLC]), Anticaking Agent (Ascorbyl Palmitate), Extramel® (Vegetable Oil, Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Fruit Juice Concentrate), Pantothenic Acid (Calcium- D-Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate Monohydrate), Riboflavin, Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin).
Affron® is a registered trademark of Pharmactive SL, Spain
Extramel® is a registered trademark of Robertet SA.
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Gluten Free.
Lactose Free.
Magnesium+ Advanced Ingredients
Albion™ Magnesium Bisglycinate Buffered Chelate TRAACS™ (Magnesium Bisglycinate, Magnesium Oxide, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Silica), Capsule Shell (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate), Vitamin B2 (RIboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Hydrochloride).
Albion™ Minerals and TRAACS™ are trademarks of Balchem Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Gluten Free.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication or are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking supplements. If you suffer any adverse reaction whilst using a supplement, discontinue use and consult your doctor. Keep out of reach of children. Allergens are highlighted in bold within the ingredients list.
Why two supplements, and why the vitamin D twice
It is a fair question, and the overlap is deliberate.
Advanced Multi+ is a complete daily foundation - 23 nutrients covering the ground a varied diet does not always reach. Like any good multivitamin, it includes vitamin D and vitamin K2. What no multivitamin can do is provide a high-strength dose of any single nutrient.
Super Vitamin D+ does exactly that, because vitamin D and vitamin K are the two most worth prioritising through and after menopause. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption of calcium; vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Across the two you get 50µg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 280µg of MenaQ7® K2 a day - half the 100µg daily maximum considered safe for long-term use. Not an accident of stacking two products, but the reason for pairing them.
Bone health: the priority that changes at menopause
Bone is living tissue, broken down and rebuilt continuously throughout life. The balance between the two shifts with age, and for women that shift is most pronounced around and after menopause - which is why bone health moves up the list of long-term priorities at this stage.
Nutrition is one of the levers you have, alongside weight-bearing exercise. Five nutrients across this duo contribute to the maintenance of normal bones: vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium and zinc, plus vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones and cartilage. Vitamin D also contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function - muscle strength and bone strength are not separate problems.
Energy, focus and everyday wellbeing
Tiredness is often the complaint that arrives first and irritates most. It is rarely down to one thing, and no supplement fixes it alone - but nutrient status is one part you can actually address.
Advanced Multi+ provides nine nutrients that contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue: vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12, folate, vitamin C, magnesium and iron. Most of the same nutrients also contribute to normal psychological function and the normal functioning of the nervous system.
The forms matter as much as the presence. Folate is Quatrefolic®, an active form the body uses without converting it first, and B12 is methylcobalamin rather than the cheaper cyanocobalamin. Magnesium comes from Aquamin® marine algae, and iron and zinc are bisglycinates - gentler on the stomach than the sulphates most multivitamins use.
"A natural alternative for those looking for smart weight management support"
Ingredient highlights
Vitamin D is the nutrient the UK is most reliably short of - we make it from sunlight on skin, and there is not enough of it from October to March. It contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus, to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth and muscle function, and to the normal function of the immune system. Across the two products you get 50µg (2,000 IU) a day, half the 100µg daily maximum considered safe for long-term use. Both use algal D3, so it is suitable for vegans - which most D3 is not.
Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, and it is the natural partner to vitamin D: where vitamin D helps you absorb calcium, vitamin K2 is involved in directing it to the bone. MenaQ7® is the most extensively researched MK-7 form of K2, produced by Lesaffre and the subject of 19 published studies in human health. Please note: vitamin K can interact with anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, so do not take this duo if you are on one, except on your doctor's advice.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity. It also contributes to normal psychological function, to normal homocysteine metabolism, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to the normal functioning of the nervous system. Advanced Multi+ provides 2.8mg - 200% of the daily reference intake - as pyridoxal-5-phosphate, the active form.
Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, to normal muscle function, to normal psychological function, to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. An unusually broad set of authorised roles for one mineral. Aquamin® is a naturally mineralised magnesium harvested from red algae in the Irish Sea.
Vitamin D is the nutrient the UK is most reliably short of - we make it from sunlight on skin, and there is not enough of it from October to March. It contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus, to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth and muscle function, and to the normal function of the immune system. Across the two products you get 50µg (2,000 IU) a day, half the 100µg daily maximum considered safe for long-term use. Both use algal D3, so it is suitable for vegans - which most D3 is not.
Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, and it is the natural partner to vitamin D: where vitamin D helps you absorb calcium, vitamin K2 is involved in directing it to the bone. MenaQ7® is the most extensively researched MK-7 form of K2, produced by Lesaffre and the subject of 19 published studies in human health. Please note: vitamin K can interact with anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, so do not take this duo if you are on one, except on your doctor's advice.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity. It also contributes to normal psychological function, to normal homocysteine metabolism, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to the normal functioning of the nervous system. Advanced Multi+ provides 2.8mg - 200% of the daily reference intake - as pyridoxal-5-phosphate, the active form.
Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, to normal muscle function, to normal psychological function, to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. An unusually broad set of authorised roles for one mineral. Aquamin® is a naturally mineralised magnesium harvested from red algae in the Irish Sea.
Trusted by thousands
Delia T.
Feel much more energetic
Have been taking these multi vitamins for a few weeks and feel much more energetic
Elisabeth R.
Improved sense of wellbeing
I started taking this some months ago and found I had an improved sense of wellbeing within a few days. Last month I decided to skip a month and felt the old anxiety creeping in. I reordered straight away but had to wait a while due to postage time. Once I started the supplement again I felt much calmer within a few days. The supplement definitely has a positive effect.
Shah
My vertigo has gone
I suffered from vertigo and saw a video by a doctor that explained that vitamin K2 would help. I started taking Super Vitamin D+ and now my vertigo has gone. It worked!
FAQs
Why does the duo contain vitamin D and K2 in both products?
Because the overlap is the point. Advanced Multi+ includes vitamin D and K2 as part of a complete daily foundation, at the level a multivitamin provides. Super Vitamin D+ then takes both up to a high-strength dose, because vitamin D and vitamin K are the two nutrients most worth prioritising for bone health through and after menopause. Together the duo provides 50µg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 280µg of MenaQ7® K2 a day. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption of calcium and the maintenance of normal bones, and vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Is 50µg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D a day safe?
Yes. 50µg (2,000 IU) is a high-strength daily amount - five times the intake the NHS recommends - but it is half the 100µg (4,000 IU) daily maximum considered safe for adults for long-term use. That leaves comfortable room, while giving you a meaningful amount to keep your levels topped up, particularly through the autumn and winter months when the UK gets very little vitamin D from sunlight. If you are already taking another vitamin D supplement, or a cod liver oil, factor that in. If you are unsure, or have a medical condition, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
What does the duo do for bone health?
Five nutrients across the two products contribute to the maintenance of normal bones: vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C through its role in normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones and cartilage. Vitamin D additionally contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus, and to the maintenance of normal muscle function. What the duo does not contain is calcium, which is central to bone health - it is designed to work alongside a diet that provides calcium rather than to replace it.
Will this help with menopause symptoms like hot flushes?
We are going to be straight with you: no, and we are not allowed to suggest otherwise. There are no authorised health claims in the UK or EU for any nutrient in relation to menopause, hot flushes, night sweats or hormonal balance, and any supplement telling you differently is overstepping. What this duo is designed to do is cover the nutritional ground that becomes more important at this stage of life. Bone health, where vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, zinc and vitamin C all contribute to the maintenance of normal bones. Everyday energy, where nine nutrients contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. And hormonal activity, where vitamin B6 contributes to its normal regulation. If you are looking for symptom relief, that is a conversation for your GP, who can talk you through HRT and other options. This is the nutritional foundation underneath whatever you decide.
Is there anyone who should not take the Menopause Support Duo?
Yes, and please read this carefully. If you take anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, do not take this duo except on your doctor's advice - vitamin K can interact with these medicines, and the duo provides 280µg of vitamin K2 a day. If you are already taking a separate vitamin D supplement, check the combined total, since this duo provides 50µg (2,000 IU). As with all supplements, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any other medication or under medical supervision, please consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. If you experience any adverse reaction, stop taking it and consult your doctor.
Can I take this alongside HRT?
Please check with your doctor or pharmacist first. There is no reason to expect a problem between a multivitamin and HRT, but the sensible answer for any prescribed medication is to run it past the person who prescribed it - particularly because of the vitamin K2 content, and particularly if you take anything else alongside. Bring the ingredient list with you, or call our Customer Care team on 0800 808 5740 and we will send it over.
How and when do I take it?
Three capsules a day: two Advanced Multi+ and one Super Vitamin D+. Take them together in the morning with a meal containing some fat, which helps you absorb the fat-soluble vitamins - A, D, E and K2. Both packs are a 28-day supply, so they run out together. Consistency matters more than timing: vitamin D levels in particular are best maintained by taking it steadily every day rather than in bursts.
Does it contain iron? I have read that iron is not needed after menopause
It contains 7mg of iron, as iron bisglycinate. That is a deliberate, modest amount. Iron requirements do fall after menopause - from 14.8mg a day to 8.7mg for UK adults - and 7mg sits below that lower figure, so it is a top-up rather than a load. The bisglycinate form is also gentler on the stomach than the iron sulphate used in most multivitamins. Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport, normal red blood cell formation, normal cognitive function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. If you have been advised to avoid iron entirely, speak to us and we will point you to an alternative.
When will I feel the benefits?
Filling the gaps
The first month is about correcting shortfalls rather than feeling transformed. Your body starts drawing on the 23 nutrients in Advanced Multi+, and vitamin D levels begin to build - this is where the gaps common in UK diets, particularly vitamin D, magnesium, iodine and folate, start to close. Some people notice small changes in energy or sleep in the first few weeks. Many notice nothing yet, and that is normal. Bone health works on a much longer timescale than anything you can feel.
Building momentum
Levels at full strength
By the second month you are into steady state. Vitamin D levels take roughly six to eight weeks of consistent daily intake to plateau, so this is the point at which you are getting the full benefit of the high-strength dose rather than still building toward it. If tiredness was part of why you started, this is the more realistic window to judge it - the B vitamins, magnesium, iron and vitamin C contributing to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue work through everyday metabolism, not overnight.
When will I feel the benefits?
Built for the long term
At three months the routine is doing what it was designed for: a consistent daily foundation, with the vitamin D and K2 maintained at a level that supports the maintenance of normal bones over the long term. This is the timescale that matters for bone health - not weeks, but years of consistency. If you have your vitamin D levels checked, three months of daily supplementation is a reasonable point to see the difference reflected in a blood test.
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Dr Max Gowland
Chief Scientific Officer
Max's passion is to help the over 50s stay healthy and stay active. As Chief Scientific Officer, Max works with the team to develop innovative products and is a regular presenter on QVC TV, helping to demystify supplements, health and nutrition.
Dr Miriam Ferrer
Head of Product Development
After her PhD, Miriam spent three years at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, before pivoting to supplement development. Her experience helps her to identify high-quality ingredients backed by rigorous research.
Dr Aidan Goggins
Nutritionist and author
Aidan is one of Europe's most influential nutrition experts and author of the award-winning book The Health Delusion and the international bestseller The Sirtfood Diet. He’s passionate about combining medicine with nutrition for better health outcomes.
Mr Peter Kirkpatrick
Medical advisor
Peter is a leading expert on strokes and arterial and vascular disease affecting the brain, and has published more than 200 studies. He is also president of the Cambridgeshire branch of Headway.
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