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What is Lecithin and how can it benefit my health?
Lecithin is a complex fat molecule needed by every living cell in the body. It has a variety of uses and benefits for health. Find out where it comes from and how it benefits you.
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Does rose hip help arthritis?
Rose hip supplements have been the subject of much scientific research which backs their use to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Read more about rose hip and the medical research conducted in the full article.
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What do food enzymes do?
Food is a major part of everyone's lives and the body expends a lot of energy digesting it. Digestive enzymes help to break down food and aid in absorbing nutrients into our blood stream. Enzymes are found predominantly in raw foods and generally the more we have the less the body has to work to break down food. If you have trouble digesting food then a supplement may be beneficial for you.
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Is there such a thing as bad cholesterol and good cholesterol?
The answer is yes! Most people will know that having 'high cholesterol' is bad and is a major cause of heart disease and clogged arteries. What most people don't know is there are two types of cholesterol - good (HDL) and bad (LDL). Cholesterol is fat and the levels of good and bad cholesterol you have in your blood is linked to the amount of saturated and unsaturated fats you eat. Understand how they differ to help you change your diet and improve your health.
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What is serotonin?
Serotonin also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine or abbreviated to 5-HT. It is found in many parts of the body and is thought to have many different influences and purposes. There have long been links between serotonin levels and depression with many antidepressant treatments working by increasing serotonin levels. Learn more about what serotonin is involved in within the body.
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What are Water-Soluble Vitamins?
Did you know that water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body and need to be obtained daily via our food or supplements. We explain which Vitamins are water-soluble and what they do.
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What are Beta-Glucans?
Beta-Glucans have benefits to blood cholesterol levels and your immune system. The body cannot make Beta-Glucans therefore it must be consumed in your diet via food or a supplement. Learn about dietary source and the benefits of consuming them.
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What is the difference between prebiotic and probiotic?
Prebiotics and probiotics are very often advertised on television as yoghurt supplements, little shot drinks and even in margarine spreads. Lots of us buy these supplements in this form but do you actually know the difference between them, how they work together and how they benefit you?
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Glucosamine sulphate vs Glucosamine hydrochloride
Glucosamine is probably the most popular supplement for helping to maintain healthy joints. There are two forms of glucosamine - sulphate and hydrochloride. Is one better than the other and what are the differences? Read our article and understand the differences so that you can decide which form is most suitable for you.
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