Minerals

From calcium to copper and iron, and everything in between, this area of our blog delves deeper into the essential minerals our body needs to maintain optimum health and wellbeing.

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 ...
Adrenal health and fatigue. Attractive woman sat crossed legged on her bed in her home stretching whilst waking up.

Adrenal health: could tired adrenals be the cause of your fatigue?

In the UK, unexplained tiredness is one of the leading causes for people to visit their GP1. A recent YouGov ...
Acne: therapeutic interventions

Acne: therapeutic interventions

Acne is a common condition that affects many people at some point in their life, particularly those in their teens ...
Nutrient Support for Cardiovascular Health

Nutrient Support for Cardiovascular Health

Due to medical advancements, death rates from heart disease are falling. Nevertheless, it was reported in 2019 that cardiovascular disease ...
Water in all its Variety

Water in all its Variety

Around 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water and every single living organism on this planet relies on ...
Personal Genetic Testing – How Much Do You Want To Know?

Personal Genetic Testing – How Much Do You Want To Know?

It’s the recent media story that carries some major health implications for us all and carries a lot of ‘punch’ ...
A Baker’s Dozen of Tips for Sustained Health – “My Fifty Year Learning Curve”

A Baker’s Dozen of Tips for Sustained Health – “My Fifty Year Learning Curve”

Our article this week is kindly provided by Dr Peter Mansfield. Peter has spent more than forty years in the ...
Stress and Cortisol

Stress and Cortisol

A worryingly elevated cortisol level is a common condition among those of us experiencing long-term stress. And this can have ...