WHY YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AND YOUR GUT NEED TO GET ALONG
"All disease starts in the gut" - Hippocrates Here’s a fun fact of the day: we have 100 trillion bacteria in our body. But before you stress, don’t worry they are supposed to be there and are a go...
INTRODUCING YOUR NEW DAILY OJ. MORE IMMUNE HEALTH, LESS SUGAR.
The Tonic Team is growing and this time we are welcoming a breakfast favourite to the tribe. Who doesn’t love a nice refreshing glass of orange juice in the morning? Well, your immune system doesn’...
WHY YOU NEED DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF VITAMINS AT DIFFERENT TIMES
Think of it this way: is the amount of water you need consistent throughout each and every day? Definitely not. Go to the gym or for a run and you’ll soon find yourself reaching for a bottle of wat...
THIS WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT GETTING ENOUGH VITAMIN D
THIS WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT GETTING ENOUGH VITAMIN D The sun is out again 😊, and the summer is well and truly here! All our cells are dancing with joy as they get extra doses of vit...
THE HIDDEN BEAUTY OF THE MICROSCOPIC WORLD AND WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
"The most recent studies now even state that humans are made up of on average around 30 trillion human cells and 39 trillion bacteria" Here at Tonic, we love the power of the n...
WHY ARE PEOPLE WITH DARKER SKIN MORE LIKELY TO BE DEFICIENT IN VITAMIN D?
Few of us can be in any doubt about the crucial role of vitamin D in our all-round health. This fat-soluble vitamin is naturally produced by the body in response to sunlight exposure – which helps ...
7 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT VITAMIN E
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant necessary for structural and functional maintenance of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. It also helps maintain healthy skin and eyes, and strengthen the imm...
7 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT GLUTATHIONE
Glutathione – pronounced “gluta-thigh-own” – isn’t exactly a familiar part of the lexicon of even some of the most health-conscious people. Yet, it probably should be. There’s plenty of evidence, a...
VITAMIN A: RETINOIDS VS CAROTENOIDS
As an essential nutrient, vitamin A serves various purposes – including supporting your immune system, helping you to see in low-light conditions, and protecting the health of your skin. However, ...
HOW THE SPLEEN PLAYS A ROLE IN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
How much do you know about your spleen? If you’re anything like a lot of people, your answer to that question may well be, not very much. A lot of us aren’t even aware of what the spleen’s broader...
Hear the word selenium and you might think you’re back at school, learning about the periodic table but this essential mineral has a big role to play in keeping you healthy. From helping brain f...
7 BENEFITS OF REISHI MUSHROOMS
Any fungus that enjoys nicknames like “the king of the mushrooms” or even “the mushroom of immortality” has to be worth investigation for potential health benefits, right? Well, this is precisely ...
LET’S SPREAD THE IMMUNE HEALTH LOVE THIS VALENTINES!
A message from our Founder, Sunna van Kampen. Your immune system is your body’s strongest weapon. It is what works tirelessly, day after day, week after week, and month after month quietly in the ...
