There has been an explosion of nutritional supplements on the market in recent years. But, how do you know which to choose to give the most benefit to health?
In this week’s blog we discover why bioeffacacy should be the number one priority when choosing supplements.
Last updated on 31st October 2024 by cytoffice
Throughout the modern age, life expectancy has been steadily increasing, driven by advances in health care, and improvements in living and working conditions. Since approximately 2011 it has started to slow and current estimates are that now life expectancy has reduced to levels seen a decade earlier, suggesting we are becoming less healthy than we were. Modern science, medicine and technology have allowed us to live longer but are we living better?
The definition of longevity is living a longer and healthier life. It defines not only how long a person is going to live, but how healthy their later life will be. Longevity takes our wellbeing into old age into account and is a better a definition of health ageing than life expectancy.
Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a nutrient which has gained much interest for supporting longevity. In this blog we will explore the functions of NR, how they impact longevity and look at some of the research behind its use for conditions associated with ageing.
Last updated on 25th October 2024 by cytoffice
The popularity of medicinal mushrooms has boomed in recent years with many people finding benefits in taking this supplement for mood, memory, focus, immunity and digestive health. In today’s blog, we will talk about Lion’s mane and how these functional fungi can benefit various aspects of health!
Last updated on 16th October 2024 by cytoffice
This week’s blog from guest writer and Mindfulness, Yoga and Stress Management Consultant, Bev Alderson, explores how applying Ayurvedic wisdom can help with the seasonal transition from summer into autumn.
Last updated on 2nd October 2024 by cytoffice
We know that antibiotics have a place in modern medicine, however, their overprescription and overuse is a long-standing problem that has created the issue of global antibiotic resistance, which has implications for both the health of the microbiome and the health of the host.1,2
Our expert nutritional therapist, Annie, looks at what approaches can help to mitigate the effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiome.
Last updated on 18th September 2024 by cytoffice
To mark the Soil Association’s annual Organic September awareness month, our expert Nutritional Therapist, Ruth, writes about whether eating organic food is better for your gut health. We take a closer look at the potential benefits of eating an organic diet to overall health and the health of your gut microbiome, when compared to conventional grown/reared foods.
Last updated on 6th September 2024 by cytoffice
