If you follow a plant based diet, the chances are you're probably already familiar with Vitamin B12. After all, it's one of the few nutrients that you simply can’t obtain on a vegan diet without supplementing. But why is Vitamin B12 so important? And when is the best time to take Vitamin B12? Read on to find out.
Magnesium really is a magical mineral. It offers myriad benefits and if you have various common health niggles, the chances are, magnesium can help. But, what type of magnesium is really best? Here I'll compare the differences between magnesium glycinate vs citrate, so you can choose the best option for your needs.
If there was a prize for the best multitasking vitamin - Vitamin D would win hands down. After all, it acts as both a hormone and a vitamin which is pretty impressive. But how much should you really be taking? And is it best to take it every day or just once a week? Read on to find out.
Information about ashwagandha and its reported health benefits is easy to come by, it seems to be popping up everywhere. But it is harder to find detail on the best way to take this Ayurvedic herb. How long does it stay in the body? Should it be taken daily? That’s what we’ll look at in this article.
Known as “good” bacteria, probiotics are microorganisms that can restore balance in the gut and provide a range of additional health benefits.
You might have heard the hype about superfood spirulina, but what’s the difference between chlorella and spirulina? Is one really better than the other? Here we explore what each of these superfoods has to offer, as well as revealing how you can get more of these nutrient dense, protein rich ingredients into your daily life.
While fasting rules can vary slightly depending on the type of fasting you’re doing, it’s usually quite clear what can and can’t be consumed during the fasting window. The lines can blur a bit when it comes to vitamins and other supplements however. In this article, we look at the supplements you can take without breaking your fast as well as the ones that are best kept for your feeding window.
So you’ve come across a greens powder that has probiotics in it and you’re thinking of chucking your regular probiotic supplements in the bin. An all-in-one supplement seems handier, right? Not so fast! Read on to find out why some supplement manufacturers choose not to include probiotics in their formula and why you might want to continue taking your probiotics separately to your greens.
Most of us have probably eaten sweet cherries at some point, but have you ever tried tart cherries? One of the ingredients in Human tonik’s Red Tonik is tart cherry extract. A different variety of cherry to the sweet cherries many are familiar with, tart cherries are rich in nutrients and antioxidants and are associated with several interesting health benefits, which we’ll delve into in this article.
You may be aware that a healthy diet that includes whole grains, vegetables and probiotics is beneficial to gut health, but could your greens supplement play a role too? In this article, we explore whether including a greens powder in your diet can benefit digestive health.
