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Our nutrition advisors are constantly keeping up with the latest research in natural ingredients and health conditions. Writing blogs using clinical research on relevant topics is a pivotal part of our ongoing formulation process.
On this page you can find in depth insights into health issues and related ingredients.
Some natural compounds exhibit very good antiviral properties. The medicinal plant Humulus lupulus (hop) contains the flavonoid xanthohumol which has previously shown antiviral activities. Xanthohumol has also been found...
Occasional or even daily bloating is an entirely natural part of healthy digestion. It often goes away on its own but it bothers some people more than others, especially if...
Taking an antacid for heartburn and reflux is extremely common, and year by year sales of antacids rise by billions. This is mainly down to negative change in lifestyle...
An unbalanced gut microbiome (dysbiosis) can be caused by e.g. stress, anxiety, medication, diet, infections, vitamin D deficiency and genetics. Changing the gut environment causes IBS symptoms and low...
Probiotics are ‘good’ microorganisms found in food products or supplements. They can benefit our health by improving the balance of the gut bacteria. They are found in many different forms...
Herbs for SIBO In a healthy gut, the number of microbes increases as you move down the intestinal tract, with low levels in the small bowel, and high levels...
What is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Our gastrointestinal tract is home to a huge population of micro-organisms called our gut microbiome, which has a significant role in maintaining...
Many medications can cause nutritional deficiencies, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are no different. Examples of these are Omeprazole, Lansoprazole and Esomeprazole used to lower gastric acid which can...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis which are chronic inflammatory diseases of the gut. In Crohn’s disease, inflammation can occur anywhere from the mouth...
Throughout the year we need to make sure that we have adequate Vitamin D blood levels. You can do this via your diet, from sunlight in good weather and a vitamin D supplement...
Sleep is dependent on magnesium. Research from the University of Edinburgh has found that in human cells, magnesium levels rise and fall in a daily cycle and magnesium plays a role in regulating circadian rhythm, so...
Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer a health benefit to the host when administered in adequate amounts1. Probiotic strains are mainly found in supplements and food. The best probiotic supplements are supported by a clinical...
Occasional or even daily bloating is an entirely natural part of healthy digestion and often goes away on its own. It really depends on what and how much you eat!...
Multivitamin or multivitamin and mineral supplements are the most commonly consumed food supplements worldwide. These range between specific needs of population groups eg pregnant women, to specific age groups eg...
If you’ve ever suffered with bloating, you’ll know how uncomfortable it can be. Bloating occurs when the bowel stores up excess gas and it can affect anyone. There are many...
What is the gut? The gut, a long tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus is responsible for transporting your food from A to B, absorbing...