Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
In the past few years, one supplement has quietly taken the wellness world by storm: NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide). From celebrity endorsements to viral TikTok health routines, NMN is everywhere. But what exactly is driving this sudden popularity? Is it just another fleeting wellness trend or could it really hold the key to slowing down aging?…
Testosterone plays a pivotal role in men’s health, influencing muscle mass, energy levels, mood, and even cognitive function. With age, stress, and lifestyle factors, testosterone levels naturally decline. While exercise, sleep, and diet form the backbone of maintaining optimal levels, supplements can offer additional support to naturally enhance testosterone production. Here’s a detailed look at…
As the winter approaches and sunlight becomes scarce, vitamin D supplements are flying off the shelves. Health professionals, including doctors, nutritionists and government health agencies recommend increasing vitamin D intake during colder months. This essential nutrient plays a vital role in various aspects of health, making it particularly important when days are shorter and temperatures…
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in every cell of the human body. It plays a crucial role in energy production, heart health and cellular repair. CoQ10 exists in two primary forms: ubiquinone and ubiquinol. Although they are closely related, there are significant differences between them that can affect their function…
In the world of health and wellness, gummy vitamins have surged in popularity. Gone are the days when taking vitamins meant swallowing a big, chalky pill. Today, with their delicious, candy-like taste and bright colors, gummy vitamins have become a favorite choice for both kids and adults alike. But do these tasty supplements really stack…
Iron is an essential mineral, crucial for producing hemoglobin, which helps transport oxygen throughout the body. Many people, especially women, vegetarians and individuals with certain health conditions may struggle to get enough iron from their diet alone. This can lead to iron deficiency causing anemia, fatigue, weakness or pale skin, conditions that are often treated…
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with powerful antioxidant properties that exists naturally in various plants, algae and seafood. Most astaxanthin is derived from the algae, Haematococcus pluvialis, which is commonly consumed by fish and crustaceans and is responsible for their pink coloration. Its most researched properties are those associated with eye and skin health, although it…
One of the most common prescribed medication for diabetes Types 2 in UK is metformin. As any drug, it may cause some undesirable and dangerous side effects. However, there is a great mineral that does the same thing like diabetic drugs, it increases sensitivity to insulin, but with no significant downsides. It’s called chromium and…
After Covid-19 exploded worldwide and before countries decided to impose the quarantine, people “suffered” a panic attack by excessively buying everything for a couple of weeks. Pasta, rice, milk, frozen food, toilet paper and immunity supplements literally flew off the shelves. Zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, propolis and echinacea disappeared from every pharmacy or health store.…
You have probably heard that magnesium plays a key role as it is involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It includes blood pressure regulation, energy production, maintenance of normal nerve and muscle function, it also supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady and helps bones remain strong, among other functions. Unfortunately,…
From time to time some foods, brands, exotic herbs, supplements or just simple vitamins become a trend. Beta-carotene supplements experienced this tendency a few years ago when they were touted as a powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer vitamin. As you can imagine, the demand of beta-carotene increased dramatically within days. However, there is always a scary…
Two strong opposite positions about supplements. On the left people who don’t believe in artificial pills. Their argument is that the human beings have been living healthily in this world for centuries, without supplementation. Even so, some of our ancestors lived more than 100 years. Therefore, this option supports supplements as a waste of money.…
