Cytoplan Blog

Research from the USA linking Omega-3 and prostate cancer

Many of you may be aware of the news that has hit the mainstream media that relates to research from the USA raising health concerns for men by linking Omega 3 to prostate cancer (link to story as reported by Telegraph below).

Vegetarian & Vegan Nutrition

Vegetarians & Vegans typically eat a wonderfully healthy diet. However their regime on occasion may lead to nutritional deficiencies, a common example being a restriction on what foods they eat can lead to insufficient intake of certain vitamins or minerals.

Healthy Holiday Travel Tips

For us in the UK the main holiday season is approaching. And whether you are planning a family break in England in August or a month long trip in Asia in December holiday breaks can be fraught with health perils such as upsets tummy and diarrhoea or catching a flu bug on the flight abroad.

Hay fever – natural nutrients support

Spring has sprung, the days are getting longer, daffodils are blooming and many of us are hoping for a beautiful summer. But for the millions of hay fever sufferers in the UK, the season of sneezing, runny noses and itchy eyes is just around the corner, and for many, this range of debilitating symptoms can have a very real impact on everyday life.

Aloe Vera Liquid, Juice and Gel

The Aloe Vera plant provides some wonderful and natural health products. These are most commonly split into 3 different ‘products’ based on what part of the plant has been used and each have differing therapeutic values; they are:

Antibiotics, Diarrhoea & Probiotics

It really was great to see the Cochrane Collaboration publish their review on probiotics and antibiotics. “Scientists at the Cochrane Collaboration say taking the supplements (probiotics) could prevent diarrhoea – a common side-effect of many antibiotics” ran the headline on BBC news (link below).

Vitamin D, New Research

Thanks to the various efforts of health body’s, eminent research and lots of mainstream media attention the importance of Vitamin D has been dramatically raised in recent months. It’s called the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ and vital in sufficient doses for us all – but particularly pregnant women, children and the elderly.

Iodine, Pregnancy and Children’s Brain Development

Newly released research published in the Lancet has raised concerns for iodine levels in respect of pregnancy and how this also may affect the baby’s future neural development. There has been ongoing concern for iodine deficiency in the population of various countries worldwide and this includes the UK. As Iodine cannot be stored by the body for a long period it must be obtained regularly via the diet. Amongst various recognised functions Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function and contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.

Lycopene and Prostate Cancer

Lycopene is a biologically occurring carotenoid with the principal food source of lycopene for many being the tomato. Tomato based products such as sauces for pizza and pasta, tomato juice and ketchup account for much of our intake.

Methylfolate

Methylfolate is emerging as a new and exciting food supplement for anyone who needs to supplement with Folate (also known as Folic Acid). Methylfolate (also known as 5-MTHF and L-Methylfolate) is the most stable, safe and bioeffective form of Folate.

Insulin and Insulin Resistance

Insulin is a hormone and people with insulin resistance usually have excessively high levels of this hormone. Insulin resistance is commonly associated with a raised risk of obesity, heart attacks, cancer and other serious diseases.

Vitamin K2 – For Cardiovascular Health, Fighting Cancers and Osteoporosis?

There has been a lot written on Vitamin K recently; and some of it in quite exciting terms. “The next Vitamin D” seems to be a common theme amongst reputable nutritionists and scientists.

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