Bone Health
Strong bones are essential for overall health and quality of life, especially as we age.
This blog category will focus on articles that cover a range of topics related to bone health, such as the importance of calcium and vitamin D for bone health, the benefits of magnesium, and the role of omega-3 fatty acids in bone health.
We’ll also explore the relationship between diet, exercise, and bone health and provide tips for maintaining good bone health throughout your life.
Vitamin D3 and K2: Dosage, Ratio and How to Take Them Together
How much vitamin D3 and K2 should you take, what ratio is right, and when? A UK evidence-based guide to dosage, timing and taking them together.
Vitamin D3 and K2 Side Effects: Safety and Key Interactions
Vitamin D3 and K2 are well tolerated at standard doses for most healthy adults — but there are specific side effects and interactions worth knowing before supplementing. This guide covers GI complaints, the warfarin interaction, vitamin D upper limits, thiazide diuretics, and who should take extra care.
What’s in Epsilon Life Vitamin D3K2 and Why We Chose Each Ingredient
Every ingredient in our Vitamin D3 + K2 formula explained: why we chose 4,000 IU D3, all-trans MK-7, zinc citrate, boron and MCT oil — with the research behind each dosage.
Vitamin D for Seniors: How Much You Actually Need and Why Most Older Adults Don’t Get Enough
Most older adults taking vitamin D are taking too little. For over-65s, research consistently points to 800–1,000 IU as the effective daily range. Here’s why that matters, why form counts, and why K2 belongs alongside D3.
Why Bone Health Matters, and How to Improve It
One in two UK women over 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture. Most are preventable. Here’s what the evidence actually shows about building and protecting bone density — and why focusing on calcium alone misses the point.
Omega 3: A UK Adult’s Guide to Sources, Dose and Benefits
Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for the body because they help decrease the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other problems. We can find these essential fatty acids in plant-based oils and meats, and supplements. Continue reading to discover the best sources and the benefits of Omega-3.
What Is the Best Form of Magnesium?
There are dozens of magnesium supplements on the market, but the form determines how much actually gets absorbed. Here’s what the evidence shows for glycinate, citrate, malate, threonate, oxide, and which is right for you.
Magnesium Benefits: What It Does, Why You Need It, and How to Supplement
Magnesium is involved in more than 300 enzyme processes in the body. Despite that, most UK adults don’t get enough of it, and many have no idea. It’s not a trendy supplement. It’s a fundamental mineral your body uses every day, from producing energy at the cellular level to regulating your heartbeat and supporting bone […]
The Health Benefits of Vitamin D: What the Evidence Shows
Vitamin D is perhaps best known as the “sunshine vitamin.” We get most of our vitamin D from sunlight but can also find it in foods such as tuna, cheese, and eggs and some foods, such as cereal and milk, are often fortified with the nutrient.
Despite its abundance, vitamin D deficiencies abound. One study estimates that as many as one billion people worldwide don’t get sufficient vitamin D. What is vitamin D? What happens when we don’t get enough of it? And how can we ensure that we do?