Collagen supplements are big business. And is it any wonder when they are touted as the solution for ever youthful and glowing skin. With plenty of A-list celebrities singing its praises, it is no wonder collagen is having its moment in the spotlight. And a look at Google Trends shows search interest in collagen supplements really took off at the start of 2019 and it is showing … [Read more...] about Are collagen supplements legit or just Insta influencer fairy dust?
Nutrition Supplements
Magnesium: foods, functions and supplemental forms
Magnesium is a key mineral in our body and needed for more than 300 different chemical reactions. It is also essential for muscle contractions and nerve transmission while also keeping your heart beating steadily and your immune system strong. In this article, I’ll outline the key functions of magnesium as well as cover the different health conditions where magnesium is thought … [Read more...] about Magnesium: foods, functions and supplemental forms
Got iron? Foods, functions and insufficiencies
Iron. It’s one of our most important essential minerals and sits at the heart of oxygen transport and energy metabolism. In this post, I put the spotlight on iron, outline its key functions and explore the food factors that control how much of it we absorb. Because iron deficiency ranks as one of the world’s most common nutritional disorders, I go into detail of the … [Read more...] about Got iron? Foods, functions and insufficiencies
Why antioxidant supplements are best avoided during cancer treatment
Women with breast cancer who take antioxidant supplements during their chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment have been found to have higher rates of mortality and cancer recurrence.At least when it comes to reducing the risk of cancer, diets high in fruits and vegetables (which are also high in antioxidants) can be protective. The question of if high-dose antioxidant … [Read more...] about Why antioxidant supplements are best avoided during cancer treatment
Probiotics show promise in protecting bones
A clinical trial in older women finds that taking a daily probiotic supplement slows bone loss.Probiotics are live microorganisms that may offer a health benefit when taken in adequate amounts. Be it from fermented foods such as yoghurt or from a commercial supplement, there is a lot of consumer interest in them.The clinical evidence for probiotics places treatment of … [Read more...] about Probiotics show promise in protecting bones