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5/12/22

What is Xanthohumol Extract?

What is xanthohumol extract? Where does it come from? And how is it used? Xanthohumol has been around for centuries but it is only recently becoming a popular food supplement for people to consume. What is Xanthohumol Extract? Xanthohumol is a prenylated flavonoid derived from the female flowers of the hop plant and it has […]

21/11/22

Zinc Deficiency Symptoms

We all know that zinc is something our body needs. But, what are the signs and symptoms of Zinc deficiency? And what does it mean? What does zinc do? Zinc is a mineral that is involved in hundreds of chemical reactions within your cells and you can’t live without it. Amongst a variety of roles, […]

19/10/21

Are you at risk of osteoporosis?

What exactly is it? Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break (fracture). Osteopenia is the stage before this happens and is the point when lower bone […]

9/08/21

Why do women take magnesium in the menopause?

Magnesium is an essential mineral and plays a role in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Beyond helping to maintain normal muscle and nerve function,* this mineral supports normal psychological function* and protects bones and teeth.* Magnesium also contributes to energy metabolism,* as well as supporting the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.* Most […]

5/12/19

Your body at rest →

19/08/19

Sleep and Hops

Altruvita’s nutrition advisor produced this video.