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.

Menopause for a woman is a time she is transitioning into a new phase of her life. This is a time for liberation, change and celebration. However for many it can be a difficult transition that can be painfully drawn out due to a number of lifestyle and emotional factors. Nutritionally speaking, we can support that woman into the next phase of her life by supplying her with the nutrients her body needs to successfully make that transition. Read more...

50connect is a lively online community which prides itself on providing excellent information and resources to empower over 50s in the UK. Their platform encompasses a broad range of topics, from technology and travel, to food and health.

Last month an interesting article highlighted the top 12 beauty products that can help their readers cope with the physical toll of harsh winter weather. We were delighted to see our very own BioCare^® Hair and Nail Complex as part of the list.

“Don’t let your skin and hair succumb to winter damage, fight back”, said Eloise Craven-Todd of 50connect, while discussing ways to stay steadfast against difficult winter conditions. Hair and nails can often be damaged by cold, windy and damp weather and as such, require extra care during this time. Eloise suggested that the BioCare^® Hair and Nail Complex would be an ideal supplement to prevent such deterioration.

As a source of copper, zinc and vitamin E amongst a gamut of bioavailable nutrients, BioCare^® Hair and Nail Complex supports the body’s pigmentation of hair, metabolism of the proteins required to grow it, and helps protect from oxidative stress.

Shop for BioCare Hair and Nail Complex from £29.95 for 90 capsules.

Read the full 50connect article here.

We were happy to see SucroGuard’s^® efficacy to maintain healthy blood sugar levels recognised in December’s issue of Bella Magazine. Featured in their Better Body section, the article “Emergency Slimming Tips” discussed healthy recipes, tried and tested workouts, as well as weight-loss supplements.

During the 3-page article, it was suggested that dieters trying to lose weight could really benefit from a specialised, bioavailable vitamin and mineral complex, to stave off sugar cravings which some may struggle with.

The author went on to recommend BioCare’s SucroGuard^® supplement as a solution to this problem, by means of its contribution to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels and macronutrient metabolism in the body.

This food supplement should be part of a balanced diet and it is also filled with important nutrients such as B vitamins, chromium and manganese.

Shop for BioCare SucroGuard^® from £8.56 for 30 capsules or discover more weight loss supplements.

During a recent article, ELLE Magazine reached out to nutritionists to ask them what their recommendations were on how to cure a hangover the right way - with a healthy diet.

Our very own Manal Chouchane, Nutritional Therapist and Clinical Nutritionist at BioCare^®, shared her thoughts on what kinds of food and drink could help to clear your head effectively. Her answer? Coconut water and guacamole on toast which are good for hydration and providing the body with the good type of fat it craves during a hangover.

The stress and atrophy the body experiences during and after a person consumes a significant quantity of alcohol can often leave it depleted of a range of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. While excellent diet and hydration is the best method to recovery, these nutrients can also be readily replenished by use of a bioavailable vitamin and mineral supplement, such as BioCare^® Adult Multivitamins and Minerals.

Shop for BioCare^® Adult Multivitamins and Minerals, from £11.95 for 30 capsules.

Vanessa Chalmers, writer for renown health and lifestyle website Healthista sat down to decide her 14 best supplements of 2017 last December, with a spectrum of potential candidates to choose from.

We were delighted to see that two of our most popular supplements made Healthista’s list which highlights their high quality and bioavailability.

When it came to the best omega-3 and probiotic supplements respectively, Vanessa chose BioCare^® Mega EPA and BioCare^® BioAcidophilus^® as her top choices.

Our Mega EPA is a powerful fish oil supplement made from pure fish oil and provides both DHA and EPA, free from detectable contaminates, using our “Multox” system for greater stability and quality.

BioAcidophilus’ LAB⁴ complex of bacteria is thoroughly tested and is both bile and acid resistant to ensure safety and efficacy in promoting healthy gut flora.

Shop for BioCare BioAcidophilus^® and Mega EPA here.

We were delighted to see a range of our winter care supplements reviewed by Erica Price on her blog, A Little Luxury for Me.

As an answer to a busy lifestyle full of challenges, which can often leave her feeling tired, Erica decided to try a variety of BioCare’s products to relieve her fatigue.

The result? “I have felt like I’ve had more energy”, Erica said, after trying BioCare^® Adult Multivitamins & Minerals, Zinc Citrate and Everyday BioAcidophilus^®. Another aspect she appreciated about our BioAcidophilus^® supplement was also its ability to remain stable for a greater period of time without having to be refrigerated which is achieved due to our “Multox” antioxidant system.

BioCare^® Zinc Citrate is also very easy to store and to take. Its water solubility allows it to be consumed as a lozenge, as well as a traditional tablet – making it simple to work into your diet.

Shop here for Everyday BioAcidophilus^®, Adult Multivitamins & Minerals and Zinc Citrate on our online store.

Read Erica’s full blog here.

Before December’s holiday season moved into full swing, MSN online asked renown nutritionists what people should eat when tending to a hangover. Manal Chouchane, one of our experienced Clinical Nutritionists and Nutritional Therapists, shared her advice on the topic.

In order to satisfy the craving experienced during a hangover for carbohydrates and foods rich in fat, she recommends a meal of guacamole on toast which features high quality fat, as well as coconut water for hydration and supplying the body with electrolyte balance.

Some portion of the unpleasantness from a hangover is caused by the body being depleted of essential vitamins and minerals. As Manal suggests, eating nutritious food is the best way to solve this. An alternative option to further support a balanced diet in providing a range of nutrients is a broad vitamin and mineral supplement, such as BioCare^® Adult Vitamins and Minerals.

Shop for BioCare^® Adult Vitamins and Minerals, from £11.95 for 30 capsules.

Mummy Fever is a fantastic online resource for mothers, offering a range of fascinating articles on topics from health, fashion, beauty and of course parenting. In an article published this new year, Mummy Fever asked, how can you help yourself overcome the winter blues, which often come with a busy lifestyle and poor weather?

The author made many good suggestions, such as regular exercise, plenty of fresh air and quality sleep. Also mentioned was BioCare^® Immune Intensive; a powerful supplement which helps support a healthy immune system.

BioCare^® Immune Intensive is created as a great tasting powder, ready to be mixed into drinks for easy consumption. As a great source of vitamins A, C, D and zinc, Immune Intensive provides the nutrients required for normal function of the immune system.

Shop for Immune Intensive, from £16.45 for 7 sachets.

To start 2018 off in style, Lauren Bennet of lifestyle blog Scrapbook Blog held a competition featuring essential products for mind and body, included a 7-day pack of BioCare^® Immune Intensive.

Lauren highlights some of the key advantages of this potent immunity supplement such as its ability to support the immune system which is crucial during winter to help ward off colds.

Part of our range of immunity supplements, Immune Intensive is made to be as easy to take as possible, which is why it comes as a pleasant tasting powder containing bioavailable vitamins A, C, and D3, amongst a host of essential minerals, glucans and plant extracts.

Learn more about the benefits of our Immune Intensive supplement or shop online now.

In this February’s issue of Women’s Fitness, we were excited to see our very own Vegan Omega-3 supplement mentioned as part of an article about developing a strong physique, through a range of free-weight and barbell exercises.

When discussing supplements which could help boost training performance, BioCare^® Vegan Omega-3 was suggested by Women’s Health for its anti-inflammatory potential after a workout.

While many protein powders, sports bars and other nutritional products offer great vegan solutions, they often lack in the fatty acids required for muscle growth, development and maintenance which BioCare^® Vegan Omega-3 can provide.

The DHA and EPA in BioCare^® Vegan Omega-3 is extracted directly from algae, one of the few vegan sources of omega-3 oils and is approved by the Vegetarian Society; providing a great stock of essential fatty acids which contribute to the normal function of the heart, brain and eyes.

Find out more and shop for BioCare^® Vegan Omega-3 on our website.

With infections rife, we need to protect the vulnerable members of our community, including mums-to-be. It’s difficult to navigate your way through the do’s and don’ts of pregnancy at the best of times, let alone trying to maintain a strong immune system too!

Read our blog to learn about our top tips for optimising immunity during pregnancy which we hope you find helpful and reassuring.

We are very excited to introduce our brand new product - Nutrisorb® D3 & K2, a liquid vegan vitamin D3 and K2 for bone and immune support. After many requests from our customers, and a demand for our excellent liquid products, it’s finally landed on our shelves.

It is also our first liquid product in our brand new recyclable packaging and fresh, new contemporary design. We hope you love it as much as we do!

It’s that time of the year again when allergic conditions start to flare-up, just as the weather starts to improve, which is frustrating for many individuals.

In this blog, we focus on eczema. We delve into the journey that can lead to the emergence and progression of eczema, and then summarise our top nutrition and lifestyle recommendations which hold great promise for supporting the natural management of this otherwise life-affecting condition.

If there’s one nutrient we should all consider supplementing, it’s magnesium. Magnesium is one of the most important elements in our body, being involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions.^[i] Up to 60% of it is stored in our skeleton. Therefore, just like calcium, it is important for healthy bones and prevention of conditions such as osteoporosis. Its functions stretch far beyond musculoskeletal health, though, and include:

• Protein synthesis
• Muscle and nerve function
• Blood glucose management
• Heart function and blood pressure regulation
• Energy production.^[ii]

Read our blog to find out more.

Good quality sleep is vital to our general wellbeing, particularly our immunity and mental health, so it’s more important than ever that we sleep well! If you’re finding yourself going to bed later and later, waking up several times in the night, waking up with anxiety, or feeling groggy upon waking.

Read our blog on sleep, why it matters and top tips for better sleep.

How do you know which multivitamin to choose? We not only believe a multivitamin forms a perfect foundation for an effective supplement regime, but it should also be tailored to your specific needs. Your nutrient requirements change throughout life, and a multivitamin should reflect that.

Vitamin C has multiple benefits for our body, from supporting healthy skin and energy production to promoting a strong immune system. Whilst many foods contain vitamin C, it is increasingly evident, given the trials and tribulations of modern day living, that we are not getting nearly enough to meet individual needs. Stress is around every corner and we are subjected to many environmental toxins and microbes in the home and outdoors. The food we eat is often depleted in nutrients and the state of our health is declining constantly with chronic disease. Therefore our nutrient demands are ever increasing, and this includes the need for vitamin C.

Vitamin C is a water-soluble nutrient and is therefore not stored in the body, so the body needs a constant supply. With the growing demands of the modern world we are much more prone to having a lower vitamin C status. Some of the many reasons for this are:

Given the above, one thing is clear; we need to put back what is missing to make up for the deficit.

While there are different vitamin C products, a favourite amongst practitioners and our Nutrition Team is Vitamin C Powder.

Are you confused about multinutrients? Trying to decipher which one would be best for you, or if you actually need one? If chosen well, multinutrients can be an incredibly powerful tool to support many aspects of life, from stress, to immunity, and hormone balance. They can also support different life stages, such as fertility (male and female), pregnancy, and menopause. A carefully formulated complex containing therapeutic doses of nutrients that are easily absorbed and used by the body, is so much more than just a bog standard supplement.

Perhaps one of the most critical processes that underpins our health and wellbeing is methylation. This relatively simple chemical process, occurs billions of times every second, and is important for the proper functioning of virtually all body systems. It's a process that is called upon a lot when we are under stress, so can potentially become depleted. The research into methylation and related genetic mutations that may predispose people to an array of symptoms and chronic disease, has exploded in the last 10 years.

A good understanding of methylation is just as important for health practitioners, who want to provide a personalised plan for their clients, as it is for each one of us, enabling us to take charge of our own health and wellbeing. Knowing how to support this process with diet and lifestyle is key to achieving optimum health and hopefully preventing disease.

We often find that many women query how to support their hormones, whether this is for conception, menopause, or due to a specific symptom or condition.

We want you to be able to understand your requirements, and help you to pick the right product to meet your own individual needs. Here, we introduce you to some of our most recommended products when it comes to female hormones, fertility, pregnancy, and menopause.