Monthly Archives: April 2014

Nutrigenomics: Where nutrition meets genetics

Why is Nutrigenomics such an exciting and emerging health topic? Because we all have slightly different genetic variations – and these can change the extent to which different foods or nutrients can be helpful or harmful to us as individuals. These gene variations change our susceptibility to different diseases and can make certain dietary changes dramatically more important for one person than another. Continue reading  ▶

Last updated on 5th March 2020 by cytoffice

Hay Fever, Allergies and the Allergic Reaction

Hay Fever, Allergies and the Allergic Reaction

It is that time of year again as the sun shines and daylight hours lengthen, for many of us our spirits are up. Unfortunately for a sizeable proportion of the population it also means the start of months of varying misery as our allergic reactions skew our immune system and hay fever and related allergies abound. Continue reading  ▶

Last updated on 15th December 2014 by

Vitamins for the Brain?

Vitamins for the Brain?

The crucial role that a good diet and nutrition play in long-term cognitive health is frequently overlooked. Maintaining a good nutritional diet is more commonly associated with health issues such as the heart (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes), or managing weight, a healthier digestion, improved appearance such as skin and hair, disease prevention, etc. Continue reading  ▶

Last updated on 15th December 2014 by

‘Goodbye Probiotic, Hello Live Native Bacteria!’

‘Goodbye Probiotic, Hello Live Native Bacteria!’

Sadly at Cytoplan we are shortly drawing to a close our use of the word “Probiotic” in all relevant product packaging plus online and print materials (etc.). So soon, when you are looking for our range of supplements that we have sold for decades and designed to support gut health you will be confronted instead with the term “Live Native Bacteria”. Continue reading  ▶

Last updated on 15th December 2014 by