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Why the NHS Recommends Vitamin D

Why the NHS Recommends Vitamin D

31% of UK adults are vitamin D deficient by the end of winter. Here’s why October is the moment to start supplementing – the science behind NHS guidance, the difference between D2 and D3, and how t...

GuideGrowing Pains in Kids

Growing Pains in Kids

Late-night leg pain, both shins, gone by morning – it’s one of the most common things parents ask their GP about. Here’s what growing pains actually are, what tends to help on a bad evening, and wh...

NutritionAshwagandha and Menopause:

Ashwagandha and Menopause:

Ashwagandha keeps coming up in menopause conversations – and for good reason. A growing body of research has actually studied this herb in perimenopausal and menopausal women specifically. Here’s w...

GuideFibre deep dive

Fibre deep dive

Fibre has had a headlines moment – but most coverage stops at “good for digestion.” Here’s what it actually does in the gut, what the inflammation research shows, and what the emerging microplastic...

KidsFive Sneaky Ways to Add More Fibre to Your Kids' Diet

Five Sneaky Ways to Add More Fibre to Your Kids' Diet

Most children in the UK aren't getting enough fibre – but closing that gap doesn't require a single argument at the dinner table. Here are five small, genuinely sneaky swaps that can make a real di...

GuideBiotin: What is it?

Biotin: What is it?

Here's what biotin actually does – and why pairing it with creatine is a more considered approach than most formulas on the market. Most creatine supplements are single-ingredient products that add...

GuideThe Complete Guide to Taurine

The Complete Guide to Taurine

Taurine shows up in energy drinks, which is probably the only reason you've heard of it, and probably why you assumed it was bad for you. It isn't. Here's what taurine actually does in the body, wh...

GuideAre Eggs Better for You in Autumn? Plus the Other Foods at Their Best This Season

Are Eggs Better for You in Autumn? Plus the Other Foods at Their Best This Season

Eggs don’t change nutritionally with the seasons – but how much you need them does. As sunlight vitamin D fades, here’s why eggs and the wider autumn harvest earn their place on your plate.

Kids10 Ways Omega-3 Helps Your Little One's Brain and Body Work

10 Ways Omega-3 Helps Your Little One's Brain and Body Work

94% of children don’t eat fish. Here’s what omega-3 actually does inside a growing body – from brain development and vision to focus, skin and heart health – and how to close the gap.

GuideBack to School Checklist: Essential Vitamins & Minerals for Kids

Back to School Checklist: Essential Vitamins & Minerals for Kids

Back to school means back to bugs. Here's the essential vitamin and mineral checklist to help support your child's immune system, focus and energy this term.

GuideBack to School Bugs

Back to School Bugs

We surveyed 1,000 UK parents of children aged 5–12 – and the results show just how disruptive back-to-school bugs really are. £843 in lost earnings, 3.4 days off work, and only 26% prioritising imm...

NutritionCreatine + Brain: Why We Made It and What's In It

Creatine + Brain: Why We Made It and What's In It

Creatine isn't just for the gym. Tonic's new Creatine + Brain is formulated for cognitive performance as much as physical energy – here's what's in it, who it's for, and what the research actually ...

NutritionCreatine Isn't Just for Muscles

Creatine Isn't Just for Muscles

Creatine has spent three decades as a muscle supplement. But a growing body of research is asking a different question – what does it do for the brain? Here's a grounded look at what the science ac...