What Does CoQ10 do?
Co Enzyme Q10 is produced naturally by the body and is an antioxidant, which means it is important in helping to protect our cells against oxidative stress and free radical damage, which could otherwise...
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What is Glycine and Why Does Our Body Need it?
Glycine is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of protein. The body can produce glycine naturally from other amino acids and it can also be consumed through the diet by eating protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, beans, peas, lentils or dairy, or by taking supplements. So, what are the benefits...
What are Brain Capsules? Which ingredients are in focus brain capsules?
Many of us turn to caffeine for a boost when we are wanting to increase our alertness and sharpen our focus. Widely available it’s all too easy and convenient to turn to coffee and energy drinks in today’s modern society. As a natural stimulant it is...
Benefits of Krill Oil
Present in krill oil is health promoting long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA), phospholipids, choline and astaxanthin.
Omega-3 is essential fat and is most likely to be lacking in many peoples' modern diet. As the Western diet has changed, many of us do not...
Top Benefits of KSM-66® Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal) is an adaptogenic herb that is widely recognised in Aryuvedic medicine, commonly being referred to as Indian Ginseng. Traditionally it has been used for rejuvenating and restoring benefits. Adaptogens are a class of rejuvenating herbs...
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The Importance of Taking Calcium Magnesium and its Benefits to Depression and Anxiety
Magnesium is an essential mineral and electrolyte needed by the body. Around 50 – 60% of the body’s magnesium is stored in the bones. Magnesium plays an important role as a cofactor in hundreds of the body’s enzyme reactions.
Magnesium contributes towards...
Walking For Fitness
Sedentary lifestyles can increase risks to health and amongst other things contribute towards high blood pressure, mobility problems, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, anxiety and depression. It is important we become more mindful and try to increase our daily activity levels for the benefit of our own wellbeing.
A free and natural form of exercise, walking has been found to have a whole host of health benefits…
What is NADH?
NADH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide + Hydrogen) is a coenzyme of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) in its reduced form. It occurs naturally in the body and plays a part in the metabolism and cellular respiration processes that generate energy. NADH is a strong reducing agent for redox reactions, and assists in...
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The Benefits of Taking N-Acetyl L-Cysteine
Also known as NAC, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine is a supplement form of the sulphur containing amino acid Cysteine. The body can only produce small amounts of cysteine. Getting an adequate amount into your diet is important for a number of health...
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Supplements Good for Brain Health
As we grow older a lot of attention is focused on our physical health, and so much importance is rightly placed on remaining active and concerning how our bodies are feeling. But as we age cognitive health is also an essential consideration. A healthy diet and lifestyle is vital to consider for the benefit of our brain health as we look to improve/preserve memory, boost mood, sharpen focus and...
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Inulin – Beneficial for Brain Function in Older Adults
It is now being recognised that your digestive health and gut microbiome has wider impacts on the health of the whole body, this also includes the brain.
New research has shown that a daily plant fibre supplement improved...