Supplements

Find out all about ginger, including what it does, the benefits to taking it and how much you might need Overview What is ginger and what does it do? Ginger is most often used as an ingredient in South East Asian and Indian cooking, but the spicy root has traditionally been used as a herbal remedy for centuries, too. It’s part of the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes turmeric –...

Find out all about omega-3, including what it does, how much you need, where to find it, and who might need to supplement their diet Overview of omega-3 What is omega-3 and what does it do? Omega-3 is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid. We...

Find out all about chlorella, including what it does, the benefits to taking it and how much you might need Overview What is chlorella and what does it do? Chlorella is a tiny green algae that grows in freshwater ponds and lakes in south east...

Jacob Hooy answer your most frequently asked questions CBD (cannabidiol) is an ingredient naturally sourced from hemp plants that are bred for nutritional purposes. The CBD is primarily extracted from hemp paste, made from the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, with hemp seeds...

Eggs are often hailed as the ‘perfect food’ from a nutritional point of view. They certainly bring a lot to the table in terms of vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fats. However, for many of us, eating eggs isn’t an option. Read on to find...

Omega-3 fatty acids are essentials polyunsaturated fats you must include in your diet. Unlike saturated fats, our bodies can’t produce them, therefore, making it 'essential’ for us to include them in our diets. Yet despite this factor, most people in Western society aren’t eating enough.1...

Around 10 million people in the UK are living with arthritis, a joint condition that includes joint pain, stiffness and swelling. Our risk of developing arthritis increases as we age, but the condition can strike at any time. We normally think of collagen as a...

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....

Imagine if you could make your skin, hair and nails behave like younger versions of themselves – plumper skin, lustrous hair and strong nails. It’s time you discovered the beauty secret that could do just that: collagen. What is collagen? It is the most abundant...

From allergies to anti-ageing, sexual energy to eye sight, the ancient ginkgo tree can benefit your health in a loads of different ways. It may have survived the last ice age, but could a 270-million-year-old tree help us lead longer lives too? Traditionally used to boost...

These microscopic green algae are packed with vitamins, minerals and protein. And science suggests they have a host of other benefits for you too. What is it?  Chlorella are tiny, single-cell algae, which live in fresh water ponds and lakes. The name comes from the...

Fat is back - and we’re not getting enough of it! A typical Western diet tends to provide too little omega-3, and if the balance is off, there’s a price to pay. What is omega-3? Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fats. Unlike...