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What are Antioxidants?
When buying supplements we will all have seen terms such as powerful antioxidant and high in antioxidants but do you know what an antioxidant actually is and why they are beneficial for you?
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What are catechins?
Most of us love a good old cuppa but did you know that tea contains a number of natural chemicals? Approximately 50% of these are called catechins which are essentially an antioxidant. There are different types of catechins - learn more about what they do and what other sources you can get them from.
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What are free radicals?
You may have heard of the term free radicals and the importance of protecting the body against them. In reality free radicals are essential to important bodily functions but too much exposure is bad for you. Read more about free radicals in the full blog post.....
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What are statins?
High cholesterol is, unfortunately, a prolific problem in today's society. Recently, the UK has been dubbed the 'statins capital of Europe' ! Along with regular exercise and a low fat diet, statins are now being frequently prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease. Read and understand more about statins.
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What are amino acids?
Amino acids are the compounds that make up proteins - the building blocks of life. They play a vital role in nearly all biological processes within the body. They can be classified into three groups: essential, semi-essential and non-essential. Some we can make ourselves the others we have to consume through the food we eat.
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What does your thyroid do?
It is estimated that around 1 in 20 people has either a temporary or permanent thyroid disorder. A thyroid disorder can be debilitating but it is easily treatable. Learn about what the thyroid does, why this is crucial to your body and what can happen if it is not working properly.
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