If you believe the headlines, multivitamins do not protect against heart attack or stroke. The fact that they’re not supposed to seems to have escaped the researchers. But even so, when you look at the actually study – things become a lot less clear than headlines suggest. Click here to […]
Supplements
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Melatonin is a natural hormone that has been hailed as a wonder drug, able to cure everything from insomnia and jet lag to improving sex drive, slowing ageing and even protecting against cancer. Synthetic melatonin, which is identical to the natural hormone, is freely available as a food supplement in […]
Since starting to take a CBD (cannabidiol) oil capsule at night I’ve slept really deeply and woken feeling refreshed. I didn’t consider myself a bad sleeper before, as a trusty cup of chamomile tea usually sees me off within minutes of lights out, but adding in a CBD capsule was […]
One of the most common questions I’m asked is which supplements I take. Everyone is different, and the supplements I take will not necessarily suit you, but here’s an overview of what I believe are the best supplements for a woman over 50. Why the age cut off? Because your […]
Nootropics is one of the most exciting areas in nutritional medicine. Essentially, nootropics is the use of ‘smart’ supplements that aim to optimise your mental performance. Nootropics are often referred to as brain memory supplements but they are more than that. As well as improving your ability to learn and […]
Hemp extracts containing cannabidiol (CBD) are increasingly used to reduce anxiety and stress and to promote general well-being. With over 250,000 users in the UK alone – a number that is growing at the rate of around 1,000 new users per month – cannabidiol is currently the fastest growing herbal […]
Raspberry ketone has gained an enviable reputation for boosting weight loss. Raspberries are among the tastiest of fruits and raspberry ketone, or frambinone, is among the 230 volatile components which give raspberries their lovely, characteristic scent. Open a bottle of raspberry ketone supplements, inhale, and you will instantly recognise the […]
Most of us would benefit from eating more omega-3, as few people eat enough oily fish to get the recommended 450mg of beneficial long-chain omega 3s (EPA and DHA) every day. The long-chain omega 3 found in fish oil offers numerous benefits for the heart and circulation, brain, eyes and […]
Red reishi is also known as the Mushroom of Immortality and is a traditional adaptogenic herb whose medicinal use spans at least 2000 years. Known as Reishi in Japan, and ling zhi in China, its name roughly translates as ‘soul mushroom’ or ‘spiritual plant’. Reish mushroom benefits Ling zhi featured […]
Horny Goat Weed is one of those herbs whose name evokes lingering curiosity – does it deserve its reputation in the bedroom? When I thought I’d found one lurking in my rockery, I discovered that there is a basis for its renowned use as an aphrodisiac, and that Horny Goat […]
Green coffee bean extract for weight loss is gaining in popularity as research evidence continues to support its use in boosting metabolism and stimulating fat burning. While green coffee bean extract is often dismissed as simply a source of caffeine, its weight loss potential is boosted by the presence of […]
You may have heard some recent sweeping claims that everyone can get all the vitamins and minerals they need from their diet, and that multivitamins are a waste of time and money. If only this were true. The UK National Diet and Nutrition Surveys clearly show that significant numbers of […]
