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We understand that nutrition is individual. Not everyone has the same needs in terms of the nutrients that are key for them, the optimal amount to support their health, or how they prefer or need to take their supplements. In fact the way we want to take our supplements is changing with people often preferring to combine different supplements into one dose, often blending it into a juice or smoothie for taste and convenience.

It’s important to meet the nutritional needs of your children so they stay happy and healthy. Our handy top tips for gold star nutrition are perfect for making small changes into your child’s routine to help support their immunity for back to school

With the government now recommending Vitamin D supplements for everyone, we take a look at the link between SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and the benefits of Vitamin D supplementation, to prepare for the onset of winter and changes of the seasons.

Children are at high risks of catching infections such as colds and flus due to their immature immune systems, and being in environments such as schools and nurseries where infections can be passed on easily from one child to another. The prescription of antibiotics to children in the UK is 700 prescriptions/1000 children per year.[i] It is suggested that 30% of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary as many of these infections are caused by viruses including common colds, bronchitis and sinus and ear infections, whereby an antibiotic (antibacterial) will be ineffective.[ii]

This article is about the body’s response to stress, low energy levels and what we can do to help sustain our energy levels.

We all know that consuming essential fats contained in fish oil can have great health benefits, including supporting heart health and brain function.

Getting the right level through diet alone may be difficult, especially if your health is compromised and your daily needs might be higher. Not all fish oils are equal, so what makes BioCare products unique?

Optimum nutrition is vital for our children’s health and wellbeing, ensuring that they have the necessary building blocks for a lifetime of good health. We cannot protect our children from everything the outside world will throw at them, but we can give them the correct nutritional and lifestyle foundations to carry them through to a healthy happy life.

Healthy children are likely to grow into healthy adults, so laying down good nutritional foundations in childhood can have lifelong benefits. Our extensive range of high quality nutritional supplements covers the key areas that underpin child development from neonatal nutrition, promoting healthy immunity, general nutritional support and specific formulations to support complex needs. View article to read more about our children's range...

As the new school year approaches, the manic school runs, last minute homework and unexpected spelling tests are out of our control, but as parents, we can provide our children with all the tools they need to keep their health in check. With optimum baseline nutrition, we can look to strengthen their immune defences and gear up their brains ready for the new term ahead!

Head of Clinical Nutrition, Chris Newbold tells you all about our fantastic new children's product - Red Berry BioMelts™. A fantastic combination of live bacteria and vitamin D in a delicious 'melt on the tongue' powder.

Children can be incredibly fussy eaters. Refusing to eat their greens, only eating brand specific foods and texture sensitivity are only to name a few of the issues children can present to their parents causing daily battles. So why do children develop fussy behaviour and what's the solution? Read more...

We have trillions of bacteria living inside us but what are they? And why do we need them? Read our latest article to find out.

The bacteria in our gut are essential to health. In fact, there are trillions of bacteria living inside us, outnumbering our own body cells. We’ve evolved together, supporting each other in a mutual relationship, and we’re only just beginning to understand all the ways in which they support us.

Modern lifestyles don’t really support our levels of gut bacteria. Toxins in the environment, medicines like antibiotics, stress, poor diet and digestion can all impact their health and diversity. This is where a good quality live bacteria supplement can really help.

So, support your live bacteria each day, to help them to support you in return.

Not all live bacteria supplements are equal. You need to choose the best.

There is a baffling array of live bacteria products on the market. They are not all the same in terms of quality or effectiveness. So how do you choose one that is going to give you the best possible support? Here are a few key pointers to help you make the right choice…

We are all unique but many of us share a common challenge – hectic lives. Our environment, fatigue, diets and general pressures all play a part.

But help is at hand. Introducing new Everyday BioAcidophilus – the most effective live bacteria in an even more convenient form. Find out more about this great new product in our new article.

Our Clinical Nutrition team have answered some of our most frequently asked questions we receive about our live bacteria range.

The word detox is thrown around a lot in relation to clean living and eating but what does meaning do we take from that?

A recent highly publicised Cochrane review on fish oils made headlines by claiming omega 3 from fish oils had little or no effect on heart health. However, the paper ignores other research demonstrating clear benefits of taking omega 3, especially for preventing heart disease, as well as other health benefits. Read our article for a more detailed comment.

Getting optimal nutrition during pregnancy is complex and there are many nutrients to consider. We’ve created this easy to understand guide to several key nutrients, so you can easily understand what nutrients may help you.

During pregnancy, you only want the best nutrition to support growth and development. Here we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to essential vitamins and minerals during pregnancy.

The skin is our largest organ and on average, it equates to around 16% of our overall weight. Covering our entire body, it acts as a protective shield against external threats, such as pathogens and environmental pollutants

Do you suffer with hay fever? Our latest blog discusses and digs a little deeper into what hay fever is, the possible causes and how you can support your hay fever symptoms as the pollen count begins to rise.

Are you doing everything you can to support your marathon recovery?

With the London marathon fast approaching on the 28th April, here are a few recovery tips to consider to ensure you’re recovering as effectively as you can.

If you find vitamins a tough pill to swallow, or you’re looking for more exciting ways to supercharge your morning smoothie, look no further than our new NutriPowders.

We all know that taking the nutritional products that we need can be a real chore. Sometimes it feels like we're constantly swallowing tablets or capsules! So we’ve designed three great new nutritional powder blends, to offer high potency, broad-ranging nutrition, designed around the power of plants.

What is an allergy? How much of a problem are they to sufferers? How can probiotics help support the immune system?

Do you really need to do a spring detox? Or is your body already doing that on its own?

Read our latest blog to find out how your body deals with toxins on a 24/7 basis, and which foods can help you protect yourself in this toxic world.