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 ...
ZINC DRINK - RECIPE: PUTTING THE Z IN ZESTY
Zinc is essential to sustain a functioning immune system by regulating the elimination of pathogens. Zinc is also responsible for the production and activation of certain immune system cells such a...
VITAMIN D DRINKS - RECIPE: THE SOY SOLDIER
Vitamin D is another fantastic vitamin that plays a crucial role in keeping us healthy - why else do you think we include 1200IU (30ug) in each sachet of our high-dose immunity drinks? During the s...
VITAMIN C DRINKS - RECIPE: THE ANTI-INFLAMMI-C
There's a reason our high-dose vitamin drinks are packed with vitamin C... and that's because this fantastic vitamin does wonders for the body! When it comes to the immune health, vitamin C is key ...
VITAMIN C DRINKS - RECIPE: THE SPICE-C
Vitamin C may well be our favourite vitamin, especially when it comes to immune health. Here are some of the many ways in which vitamin C contributes to the optimal functioning of the immune syste...