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- Agy és memória
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- Omega-3 és esszenciális zsírsavak
- Food State® és teljes értékű tápanyagok
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- Női egészség
Selenium and its importance to human health
Selenium is a trace mineral that is essential for all living cells, however, its importance for human health was only discovered as recently as 1973.1 It is well known for its role in immune health and thyroid hormone production but its functions extend well beyond this. In this blog, we will explore selenium’s functions including the health effects of sub-optimal intake and deficiency, food sources, research into supplementation and the different forms.
Stop the clock: nutrition and skin ageing
Ageing is a natural process which cannot be avoided. However, most of us would like to slow down the ageing process and hold on to our youthful vitality for as long as possible. Every cell in our body is continuously ageing, but the skin (which is the most exposed organ to the external environment) is where we can see the visible signs of ageing. Radiant, glowing skin is something we aspire to at all ages, but how can we maintain it throughout the years?
Cardiovascular health and phytonutrients
In this blog, our expert Nutritional Therapist, Ruth, looks at the causes of cardiovascular disease and examines the important role phytonutrients – plant-based bio-actives founds in a variety of fruits and vegetables – have in protecting our cardiovascular health.
The role of nutrition during preconception and pregnancy
Planning a pregnancy is both an exciting and important time. It is always preferable for both mother and father to assess their health and nutrition before conceiving a child; which will optimise the chances of conception, wellbeing in pregnancy and the health of the baby.
Lifestyle factors to improve digestive health
Digestive disorders and diseases affect millions of people worldwide and have a significant economical impact comprising health care costs and work absenteeism and presenteeism, in addition to decreased quality of life for sufferers.1 Our food choices are fundamental to digestive health, but there are other considerations such as:
Vitamin B12 – why it is important and which form to choose
Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin, often highlighted for its role in energy production, red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis and prevention of pernicious anaemia. But, beyond the fact that it can be lacking in plant-based diets and should be consumed regularly, what do we really know about how this crucial nutrient functions within the body?
