Demand for collagen supplements has surged as the wellness sector blossoms, leading to a rise in queries about this protein. Amongst these questions is the potential impact of collagen on weight, including whether it could cause weight gain. Research by experts at Absolute Collagen shows a 52% surge in online searches such as ‘does collagen … Read more
Nutritionist Laura Clark has highlighted the importance of a “a really important mineral” that can be easily incorporated into your diet and may aid in sleep. She has delved into the benefits of magnesium and whether more is necessarily better. According to a blog by Laura, our bodies contain approximately 30g of magnesium, primarily found … Read more
With longer, sunnier days for the next few months, many Brits are putting away Vitamin D supplements until the autumn. However, one nutritionist insists the daily supplement shouldn’t be shelved for certain groups of people, despite the sunshine offering the essential vitamin just outside. During the colder months – October to March – the NHS advises … Read more
A common supplement taken by millions of pensioners could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes for many people, a major new study has found. Fish oil has long been believed to have many health benefits and it has been shown to help relieve debilitating symptoms of arthritis. However, a study published in the … Read more
Boosting your vitamin D levels is an essential task to recover from winter blues, medical experts say. It is critical to have healthy levels of vitamin D to maintain bone health, support your immune system and promote cell growth, per Benenden Health. However, during long and dark winters, it is common for people to suffer from … Read more
With promises to speed up your metabolism, improve your hair and aid your gut health, it’s easy to see why colostrum supplements are the latest wellness fad. Colostrum is the early milk that mammals produce after having offspring, according to Dr. Natasha Bhuyan, the national medical director at One Medical. Colostrum is rich in antibodies, … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has recalled six brands of 1mg folic acid tablets for potentially containing a higher dosage than is safely recommended during pregnancy. The brands involved in the recall are Compliments, Equate, Health One, Nature’s Bounty, Pharmasave and Sisu. The supplements were sold by the company Vita … Read more
Many people rely on supplements to ensure they get the vitamins and minerals needed to stay healthy. While a lot of what our bodies require can be gained through a healthy, balanced diet this is not always achievable for everyone. Although taking certain supplements is advised by health bodies, you should still be careful. You … Read more
