Cognition

Looking after your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. Our cognitive blogs explore everything from mindfulness and brain fog to scientific research-based studies on Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

L-taurine - functions and therapeutic uses

L-taurine – functions and therapeutic uses

Taurine was first identified and isolated from the bile of the ox (Bos taurus), from which it derives its name ...
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CoQ10 – forms, functions and latest research

Coenzyme Q10 (commonly referred to as CoQ10) is a member of the ubiquinone family of compounds and is an important ...
Lifestyle interventions to support brain health

Lifestyle interventions to support brain health

In a small study evaluating Cytoplan’s Brain Health Programme, participants reported a significant reduction in symptoms of stress, anxiety, and ...
The sometimes forgotten but essential nutrient choline

The sometimes forgotten but essential nutrient choline

We hear a lot about vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, B12, iron, magnesium, and so on, but one ...
The health benefits of dark chocolate

The health benefits of dark chocolate

Many of us can relate to the stress easing benefits that a square or three of our favourite chocolate can ...
Vitamin B12 – why it is important and which form to choose

Vitamin B12 – why it is important and which form to choose

Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin, often highlighted for its role in energy production, red blood cell formation, DNA ...
Delaying and slowing cognitive decline

Delaying and slowing cognitive decline

Professor of Neurology, Dale Bredesen, along with medical colleagues from 15 other clinics, recently published a paper describing 100 patients ...
A flatlay of some of the best food sources of zinc on a round wooden serving board against a grey background. Zinc food sources of animal origin products such as meat, fish, cheese and eggs are laid out alongside vegan and plant-based sources such as pumpkin seeds, legumes, mushrooms and a variety of nuts.

Zinc: everything you need to know about this vital mineral

Zinc is the second most abundant mineral in the body after iron, with over 300 enzymes and 1000 transcription factors ...