Essential fatty acids

Sea Buckthorn Oil: uses and therapeutic benefits
The sea buckthorn plant (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a thorny, deciduous, temperate bush plant native to the Himalayas but is now ...

Navigating the seasons: Considerations for a seamless winter transition
There is a lot to love about the colder months. It’s an excuse to add cinnamon, vanilla and cloves to ...

Cholesterol – Functions, sources and metabolism
October is Cholesterol Awareness Month – and this is a subject that is rarely out of the headlines. Not everyone ...

Which omega is right for you? Exploring the balance between the essential fatty acids EPA, DHA and GLA
We know that consuming enough essential fatty acids is vital to support our health and wellbeing – they are called ...

Children’s health – preparing for a new school year
It's that time of year - we say goodbye to the summer, the new school terms get underway and, due ...

Supporting health during exercise and training
Exercise is an essential and integral part of a healthy and optimal lifestyle. The benefits of exercise are extremely well ...

Stop the clock: nutrition and skin ageing
Ageing is a natural process which cannot be avoided. However, most of us would like to slow down the ageing ...

The role of nutrition during preconception and pregnancy
Planning a pregnancy is both an exciting and important time. It is always preferable for both mother and father to ...