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Are your vitamins from outer space?
NASA-funded research suggests the origin of life may have been assisted by a supply of key molecules created in space and brought to Earth by comet and meteor impacts. Further research supports this theory by identifying an extraterrestrial supply of vitamin B3 delivered by carbon-rich meteorites.
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How and when should I take my supplements?
One of the most common themes for questions asked through the Just Vitamins Nutrition Advice line is related to getting the maximum benefit from a supplement, and more specifically when in the day should I take my supplement?
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The importance of Omega-3 essential fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential to human health, they cannot be manufactured by the body therefore they have to be obtained from the food we eat. Research has shown numerous health benefits from a diet rich in omega-3 including preventing risk factors associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease.
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The importance of magnesium to the body
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a very important role in many bodily functions - in fact it regulates over 300 biochemical reactions in the human body. However some experts have referred to it as 'The Forgotten Mineral' as the population of the western world is seeing a steady decline in dietary intake. Find out why it's so important to ensure you're getting enough.
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How to fight your spring allergies without drugs
With spring now here in the UK there is an increase in pollen in the air. With that comes the onset of allergies for many people. Itchy eyes, runny noses and bouts of incessant sneezing are no fun! We look at the importance of good nutrition and how natural food supplements can help, including a fascinating use for an onion!
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What are Macronutrients?
Macronutrients' is simply the scientific term used to describe the three nutrient groups essential to our survival. Learn how much of each of the three different types you should consume per day and the different roles they play in our body.
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What are Fat-Soluble Vitamins?
Did you know that fat-soluble vitamins must be consumed with a little bit of fat or they cannot be absorbed into the body? They can also be stored by the body for future needs. We explain which Vitamins are fat-soluble and what they do.
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What does oxidative stress mean?
Free radicals cause oxidative stress. What does this mean - is it good or bad? Contrary to common belief free radicals aren't actually all bad - they are necessary to our survival. Is oxidative stress good or bad and what causes it? Find out......
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What are essential fatty acids?
The word 'fat' probably has an instant 'oh no' reaction in people but it's not all bad and is actually essential in the body. Our body needs essential fatty acids to survive and they must be obtained in our diets via food or supplements. There are different types of essential fatty acids - here you can learn about the main ones.
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