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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - Deficiency Risk and Symptoms
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is part of the 8 vitamins in the B-Vitamin family. Find out the potential for deficiency and what can cause deficiency, what some of the symptoms of deficiency are, what the body needs it for and what food sources you can get Vitamin B2 from.
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) - Deficiency Risk and Symptoms
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) is part of the 8 vitamins in the B-Vitamin family. Find out the potential for deficiency and what can cause deficiency, what some of the symptoms of deficiency are, what the body needs it for and what food sources you can get Vitamin B1 from.
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Need help to stop middle age spread? Try fish oils
Millions of people carrying a middle age spread could help burn it off by taking cod liver oil or Omega 3 fish oil capsules with their meals. Research has found that fish oil transforms 'bad' white fat cells that store calories into 'good' beige ones that burn calories – this finding that could be of particular interest to those whose waistlines are increasing as they age.
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Avoid festive discomfort this Christmas with the help of a Probiotic
Bad bacteria thrive on the sorts of food and drinks we like to consume at Christmas resulting in uncomfortable and sometimes painful digestive problems. The good news is that the imbalance can be offset to some extent by taking a supplement. Find out more in this post!
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3 key things you should know about Omega 3 foods
It is commonly known that omega 3 foods are great for a healthy body. As an essential fatty acid, omega-3 must be consumed through our food since it cannot be made in the body. While it's widely known that omega 3s are associated with reducing inflammation, the equation is not as simple as 'omega 3's equal anti-inflammation'. Read on to find out more.
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Suffer from winter colds? Try Echinacea
Echinacea is one of the most popular herbal products in the UK. It is a flowering plant that grows throughout Europe and north America - the root, seeds leaves, stems and flowers of which are used in herbal remedies. People have used echinacea as a traditional cold remedy for centuries - new research suggests it can help shorten the duration of the common cold as well as reduce the symptoms.
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Vitamins and minerals to boost skin collagen
Collagen is an essential protein. It is responsible for the formation of skin and other tissues in your body. To help boost the production of collagen, consider supplementing your diet with a variety of nutritious foods, all rich in specific vitamin substances that work together to ensure that your skin is healthy and that collagen is being produced.
Learn moreIs RDA the same as NRV?
You will no longer see the term RDA on food and supplements in relation to vitamins and minerals. The term is now called NRV (Nutrient Reference Values). Find out what NRV means and what the difference to RDA is.
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Linoleic Acid and GLA as treatment for MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). More than 100,000 people in the UK have multiple sclerosis (MS) and more women than men are diagnosed with it. Linoleic acid is a naturally occurring omega-6 essential fatty acid which has been shown by trial results to slow the progression of MS, especially in people who are newly diagnosed. Find out more in this post.
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