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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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Omega-3 Fish Oils - Yet more evidence of their benefits
Most people know that we are advised to eat at least two portions of fish a week but statistics show our total daily Omega-3 intake is still declining. We may however not necessarily know why we are told to do this and what the potential heath benefits of eating fish are. Read 6 reasons to take an Omega-3 fish oil supplement.
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Vitamin C shown to increase physical activity and immune system in men
Low levels of Vitamin C in the body has been shown to lead to decreased immune system strength so it's important, especially at this time of year, to ensure you're getting enough. A new study has shown that not only did it help to fight off the sniffles but it also boosted physical activity.
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Fishy and nutty - trust us it's a good thing
The health benefits of omega fatty acids is widely reported however a further study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that Omega-3 fatty acids may help lower a person's risk of dying from an inflammatory disease by more than 30%.
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The UK is set to suffer prolonged hayfever misery
British scientists are fearing an extended season of hayfever misery for suffers this autumn due to particularly high levels of weed pollen. To blame is the US invader common ragwort - a highly allergenic plant that has managed to survive longer into the year due to unusually warm and settled weather last month.
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Turmeric may hold key to repairing brains of people with Alzheimer's
New research has discovered a compound in the aromatic spice turmeric may hold the key to repairing the brains of people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. In laboratory tests, aromatic turmerone promoted the proliferation of brain stem cells and their development into neurons.
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Nutrition to combat post summer blues
As always getting the right foods into your diet is essential but supplement can be a great way to boost your mood. Magnesium and B vitamin supplements are also great for energy production, and a short course of 5-HTP (a form of L-Tryptophan) can help boost mood and sleep if you are feeling really down post-summer.
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Cure for a tension headache
Trying to keep on top of your to do list both at work and at home can feel like a juggling act for many of us - there is always too much to do and too little time! If this sounds like a familiar story then your stressful life might be causing you a tension headache - instead of popping a painkiller, try a natural remedy in the form of Magnesium!
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Ubiquinol and Gum Disease
Gum disease is one of the most common diseases affecting between 50% and 80% of all adults. It starts with gingivitis but if left untreated progresses to periodontal disease. While combating the first signs of gingivitis is straight forward reversing the damage caused by periodontitis requires specialist attention so it's important to stop the damage when you can. Research has shown that a key nutrient leading the fight is called Ubiquinol - it really works.
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