Immunity

Our immune system helps protect us against a host of nasty viruses and bacteria. In this section you will find all our blogs related to supporting the immune system covering topics such as gut health, immune function, stress and sleep.

Diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME - What’s missing?

Diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME – What’s missing?

It is estimated that around 250,000 people in the UK suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome  (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis ...
New permitted claims

New approved claims for Zinc, Vitamin D, Calcium and Selenium

This week's article gives an overview of the latest permitted claims authorised by the European Commission and two claims that ...
The ‘P’ Word Ban – The Controversy Continues!

The ‘P’ Word Ban – The Controversy Continues!

“With health claims unproven and scientists divided on the benefits: Are Probiotics Just a Waste of Money?" ran the Daily Mail ...
Antibiotic Resistance – ‘The Ticking Time Bomb’

Antibiotic Resistance – ‘The Ticking Time Bomb’

“The danger posed by growing resistance to antibiotics should be ranked along with terrorism on a list of threats to ...
Stress and Dehydration

Stress and Dehydration

“In a nutshell, STRESS is the most dehydrating thing of all. Our cells will be stressed because they are not ...
Practising ‘Good Medicine’?

Practising ‘Good Medicine’?

Our article today is a conversation between Amanda Williams, Managing Director of Cytoplan and Dr Rangan Chatterjee who, post qualification, ...
New Year Health Tips 2015

New Year Health Tips 2015

The formalities of the Christmas period are essentially wonderful, with time off work, nice food and spending time with your ...
Cytoplan & 'The Nutrition Gap'

Cytoplan & ‘The Nutrition Gap’

When it comes to nutrition the philosophy at Cytoplan is that: a) There is a 'Nutrition Gap' in the population, ...