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]
Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins that our body needs to function optimally so why, especially in the UK, are so many of us deficient in it? This article talks about the health benefits of vitamin D and how to make sure you have the right levels.
Why do we need antioxidants? We know that they are good for us, but why do we need them? Why are they so crucial to help with preventing chronic disease and the ageing process? We use the term a lot, but do we understand what it actually means and its implications for health? Let’s take a look…
Do you seem to be ill more often than your friends and family? Rather than trying everything to get rid of an illness, taking steps to support your immune system can help to decrease the severity of coughs and colds and even stop them from taking hold in the first place.
Our latest article explains what you need to be consuming to give your body the right support. Take a look...
With winter fast approaching, coughs, colds, viruses and flu are all around us. Schools, public transport, shopping centres and gyms are all rife with pathogenic bacteria, rendering us unavoidably exposed. Which raises the question, how can we protect ourselves?
Our 7 day immune system support - Immune Intensive contains key nutrients to help you get back up on your feet. Learn more in our new article...
You've heard the saying 'You are what you eat' well one of the reasons for this is your gut is considered to be the centre of your health, so what you put into it matters.
Our latest article goes into a little more detail about the journey of digestion and what you can do and eat to help keep your gut healthy.
Have you ever eaten something and soon afterwards experienced an unpleasant feeling of acid in your throat with a burning sensation? Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) A.K.A. Acid Reflux is something that should be taken seriously.
Our latest article explores the current research on the causes of GERD, why suppressing stomach acid production isn't ideal and how to relieve symptoms.
Diarrhoea can be a bit of a taboo subject. It can affect not only our health but our self-confidence, interfering with everyday life and on occasions our social life.
This article looks at what could by the underlying cause of Diarrhoea and the changes that can be made through diet, lifestyle and supplementation.
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.
