• Introducing H&B Tribiotic

    Introducing H&B Tribiotic

    Triobiotic is our most advanced Biotic Gut Health range with products for different wellness needs – Immunity, Mind Balance, Metabolism & Women’s intimate health. In this article, you’ll find out: About our Tribiotic range How to use the range Where to buy it Who can use them Our Tribiotic Range The Tribiotic range is our most advanced and unique for two reasons: Clinically studied bacteria  We’ve selected a tailored range of clinically studied bacteria to nourish your microbiome.  We've then fortified this with specific vitamins and minerals that best support...
  • 6 Benefits of Omega-3: The Why Behind Omega-3 Supplements

    6 Benefits of Omega-3: The Why Behind Omega-3 Supplements

    [Shop Tom Oliver Nutrition Omega 3] Did you know the UK has some of the lowest omega-3 levels among the healthy adult population? It occupies the alarmingly low position on the chart, alongside Ireland, Italy, and Greece. [1] This is due to the prevalence of the Western diet and the poor omega-3 dietary intake. Fish and chips may be our national dish, but numbers say eating fish might not be our style after all. This is some seriously bad news in terms of public health. Yet, the health benefits of...
  • Spotlight on Omega 3

    Spotlight on Omega 3

    Tom Oliver’s omega 3 soft gels contain EPA, DHA, phospholipids and choline. Here we’ll outline how this supplement may benefit your physical and mental health. The Benefits of Omega 3 Oils The Omega 3 fats are essential fatty acids (EFAs). They are essential because our bodies cannot make them but need them to function, meaning we have to get them from our diet or from supplements. Fish oils contain the broken down forms of the omega 3 fats: EPA and DHA. Tom Oliver’s herring roe capsules contain a beneficial ratio...
  • Is alpha-lipoic acid good for you?

    Is alpha-lipoic acid good for you?

    Scientists call it the ‘universal antioxidant’, so why is alpha-lipoic acid good for us and could it help you stay healthy? It may not be a household name (yet!), but experts believe alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an unsung hero when it comes to good health. Find out what the ‘universal antioxidant’ could do for your body, brain and wellbeing. What is alpha-lipoic acid? ALA is a powerful co-enzyme and antioxidant. Also known as thioctic acid, it shouldn’t be confused with alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseeds. Our bodies naturally...
  • Acidophilus lactobacillus: benefits, dosage, side-effects

    Acidophilus lactobacillus: benefits, dosage, side-effects

    What is acidophilus lactobacillus? Acidophilus is a type of ‘friendly’ bacteria in the lactobacillus family that helps ferment carbohydrates in foods and in particular lactose, the sugar found in milk.1 You may see it listed as L. acidophilus or simply acidophilus, and can find it in yoghurt, other fermented foods and supplements. Is acidophilus a probiotic? Yes, lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the most common types of probiotics. Probiotics are defined as ‘live micro-organisms, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a benefit on the host’ by The World Health Organization (WHO).2 Like most...
  • What is glucosamine?

    What is glucosamine?

    According to a recent survey, we Brits likely spend up to £65,000 on health and wellness over our lifetimes.1 As more of us look for ways to maintain or improve our fitness levels and wellbeing, it’s easy to see why we invest in vitamins and supplements.2 With so many supplements available on the market, it can be challenging to know whether it’s worth adding them to our daily health routines. Glucosamine is one of the most popular supplements out there, but is it really worth the hype?3 We’ve got everything you need...
  • What do we need Omega-3 for?

    What do we need Omega-3 for?

    Omega-3s are essential fats that your body needs, but cannot produce itself. Omega-3s are vital because they are an important part of cell membranes found throughout your body, which affect the functioning of cell receptors. They are part of the starting point for your body to make hormones, for regulating blood clotting and the contraction and relaxation of artery walls, and for inflammation.1 You can get omega-3s in oily fish such as salmon and sardines. Omega-3 for eyes One type of omega-3s, known as DHA, is a key structural element...
  • 17 surprising omega-3 benefits explained

    17 surprising omega-3 benefits explained

    Omega-3 is called an essential fatty acid for a reason – it’s essential for your body to function, but it has some surprising hidden health benefits too. What is omega-3? Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fats known for their many health benefits. Two important omega-3s, DHA and EPA, are found mainly in oily fish including salmon, mackerel and sardines. However, you don’t have to miss out if you don’t eat fish – linseeds, pecans, hazelnuts and walnuts are rich in another form of omega-3 called ALA, which gets...
  • Benefits of co-enzyme Q10

    Benefits of co-enzyme Q10

    Nicknamed ‘nature’s spark plug’, co-enzyme Q10 (co-Q10) is a compound found in every cell in the body, and in particularly high concentrations in the heart, liver and lungs.1 What is co-enzyme Q10 and what does it do? Co-enzyme Q10 is found in one part of the cell called the mitochondria, often dubbed the ‘powerhouse’ because it helps break down food into energy for the body to use.2 Our co-Q10 levels naturally fall as we get older and it’s also been found to be lower in people with certain conditions, such...
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