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...
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...
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...
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...
Overview What is grapeseed extract and what does it do? The healing power of grapes has been recognised since ancient times, and harnessed to treat a variety of conditions, from asthma to skin conditions.1,2 Grape seeds, in particular, contain high concentrations of antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids, catechins and proanthocyanidins. These have been shown to protect against damage-causing free radicals and your enhance body’s ability to fight them. They also support the body’s wound healing process and may inhibit tissue damage and inflammation.3,4 You can find grapeseed extract as either capsules or as grapeseed...
There are a group of vitamins which are vital to the body – known as essential vitamins. The body can’t function properly without them. The body can’t make essential vitamins by itself, so we must get them through our diet. However, even with the best intentions, it’s not always possible to get enough of the vitamins we need to keep our body functioning at its very best. Why do people take vitamins? Millions of people around the world take vitamins to supplement their dietary intake and promote optimum health. It’s...
While your skincare routine plays a part in your skin’s condition, a nutrient-packed diet works wonders to maintain healthy skin from the inside out. What helps though? Here is our guide to the 10 essential nutrients for healthy skin that looks and feels good. Importance of skin health Our skin is what protects our insides from potential external dangers including everything from the weather (hello sun!) and pollution, to sharp, hot, and cold items. So, it only makes sense that we look after it. One of the ways we can...
