Supplements
Learn more about supplements with the latest news & articles
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Thinking of Having A Baby? Take Folic Acid Now
The most recent research shows that to get most benefit from folic acid supplementation it is best started as soon as possible, even before conception. -
Daily Multivitamin May Reduce CVD & Cancer Risk
The latest results to be released from the long-term Physicians Health Study II have shown that a daily multivitamin may help to protect men from cardiovascular health problems. -
Which is the Best Source of Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is well known for its diverse roles in our health - as an antioxidant, for skin health, immune function and much more, but the source of vitamin E is important. -
10 Reasons Why Omega-3 Fats Are The Best Food for Your Brain
It is now recommended that a daily supplement containing a high level of omega 3s is an important strategy to protect brain health. Here's 10 reasons why... -
How Vitamin D & Omega 3 May Help Alzheimer’s Disease
"Our new study sheds further light on a possible role for nutritional substances such as vitamin D3 and omega 3 in boosting immunity to fight Alzheimer's..." -
New Review Shows Omega 3 EPA Improves Depression Symptoms
A new systematic review published has reported significant benefits from using omega 3 EPA alongside antidepressants to reduce symptoms of depression. -
Taking A Closer Look At Vitamin C
Learn more about the history of vitamin C, how it is beneficial for your health, food sources, and how to increase your daily intake of vitamin C. -
Why You Can't Make Yoghurt Out of Our Probiotics
It's a question we've been asked quite a bit recently so we thought we'd share the answer with you all, and what we'd suggest instead. -
10 Quick Facts About Friendly Bacteria
There are both beneficial and pathogenic bacteria in your gut and it's crucially important that the good guys outnumber the bad. Find out more in these 10 facts. -
Omega-3 May Help Behavioural Problems
Learn more about omega-3 and the significant effect that a single nutrient can have on learning and behaviour - including dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD - in growing children. -
Fish Oil May Reduce Blood Pressure
A study has found that even small amounts of fish oil can reduce blood pressure, but only in patients with a history of hypertension. -
Omega-3s: Not Just for Winter
Find out why omega-3 is best taken all year round, which areas of health can benefit from omega-3 supplementation and which is the best type of omega-3 for you, -
Vitamin D Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answers to our most frequently asked vitamin D questions, including the signs & symptoms of deficiency, and the best form of vitamin D. -
One Lesson We Must Learn from the Aussies!
Despite their abundance of sunshine, up to 58% of Australians have been found to be deficient in vitamin D, and experts have recommended supplementation. -
Get Clear on Vitamin D & Sunlight Exposure
Learn more about the factors that affect vitamin D production, and how you can balance obtaining vitamin D from the sun and keeping sun exposure safe. -
How To Optimise Vitamin D Absorption
Learn more about the different factors that can get in the way of the body's vitamin D production processes and what can help vitamin D to be well absorbed. -
Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium deficiency is commonly referred to as a modern day silent epidemic or the 'invisible deficiency' because it is difficult to detect in a clinical setting. -
Faster Information Processing in Teenagers with Higher Omega 3
A study has found that higher blood levels of omega 3 fatty acids may have a positive impact on information processing speeds in teenagers. -
Magnesium: Why Aren't We Getting Enough?
In an ideal world, all of our nutrients would come from a well-balanced diet. However, the food that we eat has changed dramatically over the course of the last 50 -80 years.
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10 Things you Didn't Know about Magnesium...
Do you know how many biochemical reactions in the human body that magnesium is involved in? Or how many teaspoons of magnesium the human body contains? -
Statins: More Harm Than Good?
Research has been published which suggests that statins may actually stimulate atherosclerosis and heart failure due to a number of pharmacological reasons. -
Study Shows Importance of Folic Acid Timing For Pregnancy
New research carried out in 240,954 pregnant women has found that taking folic acid supplements post conception may be too late... -
Calcium & Magnesium May Reduce Metabolic Syndrome Risk
A study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition has found that calcium & magnesium may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome. -
Vitamin C Facts & Health Benefits
Learn more about the major functions of vitamin C and the many benefits it has for various areas including cardiovascular health & immune health.