Vitamins

As a woman, you need different things from your diet as your body goes through certain changes. Changes like menstruation, pregnancy, breast feeding and menopause – basically anything to do with your reproductive wellness – can have an…

There is a strong debate surrounding how effective multivitamins really are, alongside the ever present discussion on whether we really need supplements. Should we simply be getting our nutrients from our diet, or are supplements an…

We all know of the importance of calcium where healthy bones are concerned, but most people don’t realise that vitamin D is also vital for healthy teeth and bones. Most foods don’t contain a lot of this nutrient, unless you can source it in…

You are probably the sort of person who is invested in their own wellness and well-being. Perhaps you eat healthy and exercise daily. You may even take vitamins, minerals and supplements on a regular basis. But what if we told you that this…

If you do nothing else in your life to maintain your wellness, the chances are that you take some kind of vitamin, mineral or supplement. Often unhealthy people will chuck back a few vitamin pills at the end of the day and feel like they…

Vitamin D is important for our health, and a deficiency in this important nutrient could lead to health problems occurring which affect the skeletal structure - these are basically the same condition under two different guises, known as…

The main cause of anaemia is a lack of vitamin B12 in your blood - pernicious anaemia is a condition where the body can't absorb vitamin B12, which leads to a deficiency. This is the most common cause of vitamin B12 in the UK which is…

Your body is a great indicator when it comes to checking if you're getting enough nutrients - you'll soon spot the signs which tell you what you're lacking. So how do you know if you're getting enough vitamins? There are some ways of…

A new study suggests that there could be a connection between levels of vitamin D in the body and high blood pressure. Vitamin D has traditionally been associated with rickets, which is a disease which leads to the bone tissues not…

Many people taking vitamins, minerals and supplements on a daily basis, believing that in doing so, they are benefiting their wellness and wellbeing. Unfortunately, a new book claims that these products are all a bit of a con. Worst of all,…

Communities who live in rural locations often gather their vitamins and minerals from foods that are grown in the wild. Now, doctors are saying that the diet and nutrition habits of those who forage for foods such as roots, leaves and wild…

As you get older, you may start to worry about your mental wellbeing. Any sign of a memory issue – be it in the form of a lost key or a forgotten appointment – can be taken as a sign of the onset of dementia. It is no surprise, then,…

Experts are always stating the importance of getting plenty of vitamins through our diet, but a new study suggests that could actually be a limit to how many we really need. Since the discovery of vitamins in 1912, the mantra has always…

Choosing to have a child together can be a wonderful experience for you as a couple, but trouble conceiving can cause your relationship wellness, and personal sense of wellbeing, to suffer. However, according to a new study from the…

High powered New Yorkers have found an innovative new way to take their vitamins, minerals and supplements. Some are now claiming that they boost their wellness with $1,000 vitamin drip bags, which feed into their veins directly through an…

A shocking new study has found that multivitamins may be worse than useless – they may actually be bad for your wellness. Many people take a variety of vitamins, minerals and supplements on a daily basis, determined to do all that they can…

Many people take vitamins, minerals and supplements on a daily basis, believing that by taking a simple pill they can help to protect their wellness and wellbeing. Now a new book is throwing everything that you’ve ever thought about…

Many people take a daily supplement in order to boost their health and maintain a strong immune system, but this goes double when you're eating for two. Prenatal vitamins tend to contain more folic acid and iron that the standard…

Pernicious anaemia is the cause of vitamin B12 deficiency, which in turn is caused by a lack of glycoprotein known as intrinsic factor. Without this compound, the body can't absorb vitamin B12 which is where deficiencies forge. it's needed…

Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem, but scientists may have found a connection between this very situation and hypertension, which increases the risk of stroke and heart attacks. Vitamin D deficiency is caused by a lack of exposure to…

With the lovely summer weather finally here, you’ll notice that you’re drinking a lot more. While there’s never a more important time to get your eight daily glasses of water, drinking the same thing eight times a day can get a bit dull,…

Nobody can ever forget a time in their childhood when they were wheeled into hospital due to a broken arm, but for those that are active and getting hurt on a regular basis, the reason may be down to a lack of Vitamin D. A lack of…

Your body needs 40 essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients on a daily basis to maintain your wellness, but not only can getting these from supplements can be expensive and inconvenient, but this is actually less effective than…

A rapidly shrinking brain is one of the signs that your wellness is at a raised risk for Alzheimer’s. However, if you take B vitamins, you can reduce this shrinkage by 90%. This is according to a new study, published May 20th 2013 in the…

Researchers from Cornell are now warning about the wellness risks posed by nanoparticles in vitamins and food that are consumed every day. The new research turns on its head everything that we thought we knew about the safety of additives,…

Junk food may be the easier option where our diets are concerned, but it's by no means the healthiest. In order to fuel our bodies properly, we need to make sure that we get plenty of vitamins and minerals, as well as cutting back on the…

When you think about taking care of your teeth, you probably think about things like brushing twice a day, flossing between your teeth and selecting food and drinks that are low in sugar. What you may not be aware of is the fact that…

Meat is the key ingredient in most people's meals, but a new study suggests that a vegetarian diet could actually be better for you. Researchers looked at the cause-specific mortality in a group of over 73,000 men and women Seventh-day…

We'd all like a way of making chocolate better for our health, but beauty experts may have found a way to combine this sweet treat with vitamins and health boosting ingredients. Israeli company Carmit Candy have developed chocolate coins…

When it comes to our diets, experts are always telling us how important it is that we get the right amount of vitamins each day. For many of us, that means a vitamin supplement at breakfast time and a balanced diet - but do you know what…