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Lean muscle man with dumbbell

ZINC AND LEAN MUSCLE: WHAT'S THE CONNECTION?

You’ve probably heard a fair amount about the importance of zinc, especially if you have so much as a casual interest in bodybuilding. While zinc is a trace mineral –...

ZINC AND LEAN MUSCLE: WHAT'S THE CONNECTION?

You’ve probably heard a fair amount about the importance of zinc, especially if you have...

lifestyle , science
Vitamin C rich oranges

7 SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE VITAMIN C DEFICIENT

The crucial role that vitamin C – also known as ascorbic acid – has in a range of bodily functions should not be understated. This essential water-soluble vitamin helps to...

7 SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE VITAMIN C DEFICIENT

The crucial role that vitamin C – also known as ascorbic acid – has in...

lifestyle , science
Natural Killer Cells Immune System

'NATURAL KILLER' CELLS: YOUR BODY'S STEALTH MODE

They’ve got a menacing enough name – but what are they, and what is their role in human health? Natural killer cells are also sometimes referred to as NK cells,...

'NATURAL KILLER' CELLS: YOUR BODY'S STEALTH MODE

They’ve got a menacing enough name – but what are they, and what is their...

science
Food source of vitamin D

ASK A NUTRITIONIST: WHY CAN'T I GET ALL MY VITA...

So why do I tend to advise patients to get out in the sunshine and supplement to optimise their vitamin D levels? Because we’re often low in it! The main...

ASK A NUTRITIONIST: WHY CAN'T I GET ALL MY VITA...

So why do I tend to advise patients to get out in the sunshine and...

nutrition
Coffee which does not affect vitamin absorption

DOES COFFEE REALLY AFFECT VITAMIN ABSORPTION

It’s pretty understandable why so many of us feel the need to start the day – or indeed, finish it – with a satisfying cup of coffee. Amid the rushes,...

DOES COFFEE REALLY AFFECT VITAMIN ABSORPTION

It’s pretty understandable why so many of us feel the need to start the day...

Vitamin Health
Immunity Soup Turmeric and Ginger

THE IMMUNITY DIET: HOW TO EAT YOUR WAY TO BETTE...

Ask the Tonic Health Nutritionist Karen Newby: Can you eat your way to better immune health? There’s a lot of discussion about immune food at the moment. I whole heartedly...

THE IMMUNITY DIET: HOW TO EAT YOUR WAY TO BETTE...

Ask the Tonic Health Nutritionist Karen Newby: Can you eat your way to better immune...

nutrition