Technical Reviews
An in-depth review of all the current research surrounding a nutrient or group of nutrients. These documents really go into the nitty gritty of how certain nutrients work and give you detailed evidence of safety and efficacy.
NB: These documents are available to health professionals only.
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Technical Review - Weight Loss
What Makes a Successful Weight Loss Programme?
It’s the eternal question that sparks much interest and debate; yet the problem of overweight and obesity continues to grow in the Western world. Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, recently highlighted the scale of the epidemic...
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Technical Review - Magnesium
Introduction
Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation yet deficiency is remarkably common and may result in a wide range of clinical symptoms and disorders that are, at least in part, due to alterations to magnesium dependent enzyme systems. Magnesium plays a critical role in over 600 enzyme functions and subsequently a large number of vital cellular...
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Fish Oil: A Review of Clinical Uses and Application
Dietary supplementation with fish oil has emerged as an important strategy for the management of several chronic diseases and the promotion of optimal health.
