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Did you know sleep detox's your brain?
Science hasn't yet discovered exactly why we need to sleep, yet we do know about the health benefits good quality sleep brings. An optimal sleep routine detox's the brain, consolidates memory, improves weight loss, and puts you in a better mood amongst many other things. So how can we get good sleep?
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Magnesium supplementation can help to optimise vitamin D levels
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has highlighted the importance of magnesium for optimising vitamin D in the body, suggesting the nutrients work together to boost your health.
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Vegans are advised to supplement daily with vitamin B12
Guidelines issued by a non-profit organisation increase an adult's vitamin B12 intake from 3 micrograms to 4 micrograms per day, paying special attention to those following a vegan diet by saying that they must take a permanent vitamin B12 supplement to avoid a deficiency.
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Take Vitamin C before exercise to aid recovery
New research is suggesting that women who take vitamin C before performing half an hour of moderate intensity cycling showed increased antioxidant capacity post exercise.
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Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies are on the rise
According to the UK's latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey intakes of vitamins and minerals have decreased drastically since 2008 and this is leading to deficiencies of important nutrients including vitamin A, fibre and iron.
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Vitamin D is Britain's favourite vitamin
Vitamin D has overtaken vitamin C as Britain's favourite vitamin supplement. Last year saw a 7% increase in vitamin D usage and today it is used by 33% of vitamins, minerals and supplements (VSM) users.
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Link between arterial stiffening and dementia has been found
New research has found that those people with arterial stiffening have an increased risk of dementia - this may lead to more research into vitamin K2 supplementation as a possible treatment.
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Sage studied for its brain boosting properties
Did you know that sage is a well known medicinal herb that has a long history of traditional use in cognitive improvement? In fact, it's an old wives tale that sage boosts the powers of memory, however scientists have now proved they were right.
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Inadequate magnesium levels could render your vitamin D supplement ineffective
New research is suggesting that if you are deficient in magnesium it may render the metabolism of vitamin D supplements ineffective.
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