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Cranberries - Not just for Christmas!
Remember - Cranberries are not just for Christmas! The humble cranberry is an antioxidant rich 'super food' topped only by blueberries. As well as being high in Vitamin C and fibre, they are low calorie and delicious! Scientific studies have shown a range of potential health benefits including fighting aging and neurological diseases, inflammation, diabetes and urinary tract infections (UTI).
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It's not 'nuts' - Selenium can boost fertility naturally
Scientists have known for some time that selenium is important in male fertility but it has only been fairly recently that it's role in healthy reproduction in women has been investigated. The research conducted in Australia has found selenium to play a crucial role in the development of healthy ovarian follicles.
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If you eat a healthy diet then why do you need supplements?
If you consume a healthy and balanced diet, plentiful in fresh fruit and vegetables which are full of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants then you may think you don't need supplements. Shouldn't your healthy diet be sufficient for all your body's needs? There are many reasons why our bodies can benefit from supplements to support our healthy eating, we've covered three of these in this article.
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Is there mush-room for another type of Vitamin D supplement?
It is estimated as many as 70% of British citizens suffer from a Vitamin D deficiency, which is believed to be caused by our dietary habits, poor weather and short winter days. Now you can get your Vitamin D dose from a new revolutionary source - the mushroom!
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Probiotics may help prevent obesity
A scientific study into the effects of probiotics on the diet has shown that it may help to prevent obesity and help treat chronic diseases. Probiotics are 'hot' property in the supplements business with a huge wave of studies and benefits being discovered recently. It appears that the health of the bacteria in our gut has a very influential part to play in the smooth running of our body.
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Trying to quit smoking? Try omega-3 fatty acids to curb cravings
Cigarette smoking is the greatest single cause of illness and premature death in the UK - approximately 100,000 people in the UK die each year due to smoking. There is good news though - if you quit the health benefits are striking and the sooner you give up the greater the reduction in risk of death from smoking related diseases such as cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart disease. A recent study has shown that omega-3fatty acids are an effective, safe and affordable way to help you quit.
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Taking Vitamin B1 shown to prevent insect bites and stings
Vitamin B1, also called Thiamine is a water soluble vitamin that when taken in excess is excreted in your urine or through your skin when you sweat. Sweating out excess thiamine through the skin may offer some protection against mosquitoes and other insects. Find out more.
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10 questions to ask before taking a supplement
There are many factors to consider when deciding to supplement your diet with vitamins, minerals or herbs including age, existing physical and mental health, lifestyle and current or previous health conditions. Read this post to find out more or ring our free and confidential supplement advice line on 024 7669 5115.
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Positive outcome to the glucosamine High Court hearing
We all recognise glucosamine as a supplement - it's possibly the worlds most popular. Recently a Chinese Pharmaceutical firm has fought the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to try and force glucosamine to be classified as a medicine. The claim was struck out of High Court very quickly and it remains classified as a food supplement. Should the attempt have succeeded it would have made glucosamine far more expensive and harder to buy, and reduced consumer choice considerably.
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