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What is ubiquinol?
Many people will have heard of Coenzyme Q10 which is called ubiquinone. There is a new kid on the block called ubiquinol - they are very easy to confuse! Ubiquinol is a reduced form Coenzyme Q10 which is already in a form which the body can use - Coenzyme Q10 needs to be converted by the body into ubiquinol before it can be utilised.
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Where to get Omega-3 essential fatty acids from different diets
No type of fat has been getting more recent publicity than Omega-3s, you're very likely to have heard that they play an important role in support of our health. Find out what animal foods, seafoods, vegetables, seeds and nuts are rich in Omega-3, and what health conditions Omega-3s play a role in preventing/treating.
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Starflower Oil vs Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil has been around for a very long time and is widely known of. The active ingredient is an Omega-6 fatty acid called Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). There is another plant that contains GLA and has very similar properties called Starflower or Borage. Is Evening Primrose Oil or Starflower Oil considered to be better?
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Krill Oil - a superior source of Omega-3s
Krill Oil is different from fish oils because it is naturally pure and contains phospholipid omega-3s and astaxanthin. The difference between Krill Oil and other marine fish oils is considerable, and it is fast being considered a superior source of Omega-3s for a variety of reasons.
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What is L-Arginine good for?
L-Arginine is an amino acid. Amino acids in the fitness world are associated with lean muscle growth therefore it would be natural to think of L-Arginine being good for muscle development. L-Arginine is actually ineffectual for building muscle but it has numerous benefits for physical performance as well as being beneficial for your immune system and cardiovascular health.
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Could peanut allergies soon be cured?
Peanut allergies now affect more 1 in 50 children and can potentially be life threatening. Scientists in the UK now believe that they have devised a way to stop a life threatening reaction.
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Are multivitamins worth it?
Are you worried it's a waste of money taking Multivitamin supplements as they just go straight through you? Your concern is not entirely unfounded but have a read of our thoughts and tips to get the most out of your Multivitamin Supplement
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Peppermint oil capsules for IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an extremely common disorder - it is characterised by chronic abdominal pain and alteration of bowel habits and can be debilitating for the sufferer. There is no known cure for the condition but help comes in the form of Peppermint Oil.
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Does a zinc supplement help fight a cold?
When you catch a cold one of the first things you're probably told by friends and family is to get some Vitamin C in to help fight it (oranges aren't actually a great source of Vitamin C by the way!). Research has proven that one of the best things you can take is actually a Zinc supplement which has a far greater effect.
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