Vitamins

Most of us associate Vitamin C with juicy, sweet oranges, but there’s a new form of Vitamin C fabness making its mark on the beauty scene right now – Vitamin C facials. We all need Vitamin C in our bodies to help our cells and skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage stay healthy. As well as oranges, Vitamin C can be found in lots of fruit and veg, including strawberries,...

Now that the weather’s changing and the sun’s going to be shining less each day, are you thinking about taking Vitamin D supplements through the winter? We all need Vitamin D to help our body absorb calcium and phosphate, which can help keep our bones,...

The premise of a multivitamin is simple. A supplement that combines all the extra nourishment you need in a handy once-a-day dose. So, why is it so difficult to choose the right one? Here we explain more about the role of these supplements to help...

Everybody seems to be going crazy for the keto diet, the high fat, low carb way of living. But here’s the thing, as with most diets, following a keto regime means sticking to some food and swerving other types of food. As a rule of...

Winter can be a toughie, especially if you’re a summer lover, those winter blues can be hard to shift. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Winter comes around every year, so it only makes sense to embrace it with open (sleeved!) arms. The...

Does the idea of going vegan appeal to you, but you’ve not quite done it yet because you’re not sure how to go vegan? What can you eat? What can’t you eat? And how can you make sure you’re still eating a healthy, balanced diet?...

The main function of Vitamin D in the human body is to regulate our calcium and phosphate levels. If we have good levels of these, then it helps keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy. If we don’t get enough Vitamin D, then this can...

Are you pregnant? Or is there a chance you might get pregnant? If so, it’s time for you to stock up on folic acid. But how exactly does folic acid for pregnancy help? Making the decision to start trying to conceive is exciting and nerve-wracking...

It’s common to hear folic acid supplements recommended for women, but can boosting this vitamin benefit men too? Did you know folic acid has a vital role in the creation of red blood cells?  And if you don’t have enough folic acid, your body can...

Are you concerned you might be low in folic acid? We discuss the signs of folic acid deficiency and what might be causing it. Folic acid helps your body make red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen around your body. If you don’t have enough...

What is folic acid good for? Find out all about folic acid, including what it does, how much you need, foods rich in folic acid and who might need to supplement their diet in this guide. Overview Folate vs folic acid Folic acid is the...

Fed up of always feeling as though you never quite have enough energy? Do you often find you get more tired as the days go by and as you get closer to the weekend? Or maybe you always get caught out by that afternoon slump?...