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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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Do plant sterols help lower cholesterol?
We can get plant sterols from our diet but not in sufficient quantities - you may have heard of Benecol and Flora Proactive? Well these have plant sterols added to them - 'why is this?' well because plant sterols can help lower cholesterol levels and therefore reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Cherry extract for gout
Cherry extract or fresh cherries have recently become popular as a way of preventing gout. Is there any evidence behind this? We take a look at the scientific research so far and explain why cherries have become popular for gout treatment and prevention.
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Are you at risk of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
Vitamin B12 is actually produced by bacteria and micro-organisms therefore paradoxically our unnaturally hygienic modern lives (compared to those of our ancestors) mean we consume less of this vitamin! Vitamin B12 is vital to maintaining good health, find out what factors may be putting you at risk of deficiency.
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GM modified/synthetic cod liver oil
A fish-less fish oil - cod liver oil that doesn't come from cod! Would you take it as a supplement? It's not yet a reality but have a read about the proposition and its potential issues and benefits.
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Vitamin D and rickets
The NHS have reported that cases of rickets is on the rise with 833 admissions to hospital in 2012-13. We take a look at what rickets is and what may have caused this increase in suffering.We recommend that everyone read this article but especially those with young children who are predominantly affected by the disease.
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Customer reviews for Rose Hip
Rosehip is a long used supplement which has a variety of uses - we believe that first hand use and experience provides a good resource for people researching the product. This article summarises some customer feedback from people who have purchased and used our rosehip extract tablets. A summary of NHS opinion of scientific studies into rosehip is also included.
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5 reasons to take a cod liver oil supplement
The use of cod liver oil for general health and wellness has been long documented but scientific research now backs up real health claims, read on to find out more.
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Raspberry Ketones - do they work?
You may have heard of a 'miracle weight-loss' but as you know with vitamins and supplements there is no such thing as a 'miracle' product. We explain all about raspberry ketones in this blog post and put the myths in the spotlight.
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