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What is Maltodextrin and is it bad for you?
Maltodextrin powder is used as a stabiliser, sweetener and thickener in many packaged foods. It is found in condiments like salad dressings, spice mixes, soups and sauces, baked goods, yoghurt, nutrition bars, sugar-free sweeteners (take a close look at your Stevia sweetener!) and meal replacement shakes. Many people believe it is not safe to consume but there are two sides to every ingredient, and maltodextrin is no different.
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Scientific breakthrough shows long-term omega-3 potential
Research to date has identified that DHA omega-3 fatty acids are very important for brain function, however exactly how the substance is absorbed has remained a mystery, if unlocked this information could be used to formulate a nutritional agent targeting more effective absorption. Read about the latest scientific breakthrough..
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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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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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The Polyphenolic Family
If you've researched your vitamins and supplements you will have almost certainly come across at least one of these terms: 'polyphenols', 'flavanoids', 'flavanols', 'catechins', 'isoflavones' or 'anthocyanins'. They aren't the easiest of terms to digest admittedly and they are by no means the same thing but to help you visualise the link between them all and the hierarchy they fit into we have created this infographic for you.
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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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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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Is Vitamin D the same as Vitamin D3?
Vitamin D, as its commonly known, actually comprises Vitamin D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5. In supplemental form we take Vitamin D2 or Vitamin D3, however contrary to past beliefs, they have been found to be beneficial to the body to different degrees. Learn what you should look out for when looking for a Vitamin D supplement.
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