vitamins

We’ve all heard of the foods of love. Those specialist foods which are supposed to bring about our more lustful natures and throw us into passions. Most of these aphrodisiacs have been used for generations and generations, often dating back…

A recent study has found that two-thirds of people are undernourished, yet overweight or even obese in many cases. As society continues to feast on processed foods and combine it with minimal physical activity, we are setting ourselves up…

If you’re trying to fight malnutrition, carb-based staples such as wheat and rice won’t do the job effectively. Your body will be lacking in vital vitamins and minerals which you need in order to function effectively. The best way to…

We all need a lot of different things in a lot of different quantities. These things are generally referred to as vitamins and minerals and they exist in almost all of the products we eat and drink in differing amounts. Calling a diet…

Vitamins are hugely important for our bodies to function properly. Getting the right combination of vitamins can keep you healthy and free from any problems. That means some people choose vitamin supplements to keep their levels high. But…

A company that has created a pioneering vitamin and mineral supplement in the form of a chewing gum has now developed a novel bubble gum to target the sports nutrition market. The Vitaball product, Vitamingum SPORT bubblegum balls have been…

The use of vitamins, minerals and supplements for sports nutrition is a topic still hotly contested by sportspeople and nutritionists alike. One big school of thought, associated with naturopathy and the wellness benefits of food cures say…

Sports supplements from the UK and US have come under scrutiny recently by the Therapeutic Drug Administration of Australia. They found that many of their leading sports personalities may fail a drug test due to the influx of less regulated…

If you want to get the most out of your exercise regime your body needs to be taking in the right balance of vitamins and minerals. But we can’t always get these nutrients from our diet, which has led to many people opting for supplements…

Pregnancy is a tough process on the female body, both during and afterwards. Women often feel drained and weak for some time after the birth itself, which is why they’re advised to rest, eat well and relax. However, many women often suffer…

Too many of us turn straight to the vitamins, minerals and supplements aisle of the supermarket instead of sourcing our nutrition from fresh, natural food. The body always experiences some strain in digesting supplements; after all, food is…

Taking vitamin supplements has become a commonplace activity for millions of us, convinced we’re improving our health and wellbeing with a daily pill. However, while some supplements do perform an essential role for certain people,…

The Red Meat Diet could help replace a worrying gap in the diets of many in the UK. Recent data has shown that people of all ages are lacking in important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin D, iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium…

Any expert in diet and nutrition will tell you that protein is essential for your wellness and wellbeing. The problem with protein, is that it tends to have a considerable price tag associated with it. Protein is important…

Your child’s health is probably the most important thing in the world to you. And the best way that you can ensure that they stay healthy is by making sure that their immune system is in the best shape it can possibly be. Here is a list of…

Anti-aging products are a gold mine for companies, people are always going to want to look younger. Not everyone of course but enough for this to be a very lucrative market for those who know how to cater to it. I’m here to tell you that…

When you consider ways to improve your oral health, what comes to mind? I’d immediately jump to thoughts of tooth brushes, dental floss, mouthwash and the dreaded almost phantasmal dentist himself. Because there are such clear cut ways for…

There is nothing more important to a parent than their child’s health. But sometimes it’s difficult to keep track of everything that your child eats. This can make it impossible to know whether they are getting the right levels of nutrients…

We have a tendency to sometimes think of vitamin supplements as being universally a positive thing for our health and wellbeing. But many people who take vitamin supplements may not really know what’s in them and what it is doing to their…

We all know that we need a certain amount of vitamins and minerals to survive. Some of us will even know what those minerals and vitamins are called and where we can find them. For the most you'll rely on supplements to maintain the proper…

Think of a function of your body and you can be guaranteed that it requires vitamins and minerals to work properly. Without the right levels of vitamins and minerals our bodies simply aren’t able to operate the way that they should.…

There is a long standing debate over whether vitamin and mineral supplements are good or bad for us. As with most things that answer is not simple. Many different scientific studies have produced negative and positive results when testing…

Back pain is one of the most commons problems in modern life. Millions of people work in jobs that put them at serious risk of developing lower back pain due to heavy lifting, long hours driving or having to spend excessive amounts of time…

Most of us know that we are what we eat, but many of us can also struggle to pack all our meals with lots of vitamins. Warding off wellbeing problems is possible through exercise, regular sleep, as well as vitamins, minerals and…

Minerals are nutrients that your body needs in order to function properly. Men and women who do not get the right balance of minerals often have less than optimal health. Mineral deficiencies can bring on hot flushes, anemia, fatigue, PMS…

Many of us may have already broken our New Year's resolutions, although that doesn't mean we have to give up just yet. Keeping our resolutions simple can be the best way to feel good, as well as giving our wellness a boost. Think small…

More of us are taking vitamin supplements daily, keen to ensure that we get all the nutrients we need to thrive. However, do we actually need these vitamins? Well, the answer is no – and yes. A well-balanced diet that includes the right…

Hair loss might not seem like it could seriously affect your wellbeing. But the thought of going bald does weigh heavily on the minds of many men. When hair loss begins to set in, a lot of people will do almost anything to avoid the…

Moderation is often the key to wellness and this may also be true of our vitamin intake. When we find out a vitamin or mineral is good for our wellbeing then it's tempting to stock up on the nutrient to protect our health. Vitamin E is one…

As we get older the concept of brain shrinkage can be a very troubling thought. Dementia is one of the most feared conditions of old age – there can be nothing worse than losing your mental faculties and memories. But now it seems that…