Vitamin D

Recent research has demonstrated the importance of vitamin D in protecting against viral infections and Public health England recommends everyone in UK to take a vitamin D supplement, especially during the darker winter months. With new research emerging every month, we are regularly updating this section of our blog in line with the latest studies.

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 ...
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Support your immune system this Winter: Important Nutrients to Note

Support your immune system this Winter: Important Nutrients to Note

As the mornings gradually become colder and darker, the realisation that winter is lurking around the corner sets in. And ...
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In the News - Health and Nutrition Research

In the News – Health and Nutrition Research

In this week's article we provide a review of recent health related stories that made the news with five items ...
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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 ...
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Vitamin D "reduces the risk of falling" - The Mechanisms Unfolded

Vitamin D “reduces the risk of falling” – The Mechanisms Unfolded

Falls in the elderly are a real and growing problem. Over 30% of people over the age of 65 suffer ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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The Health Benefits of Vitamin D

Vitamin D – A Timely Reminder on its Importance

The clocks are changing and with not only daylight hours but sunshine in the UK in scant supply now is ...
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