Nutrients and Supplements
Epsilon Life”s blog is an online resource for people over 40 who want to stay healthy and vibrant. We offer information about the latest food supplements and health trends, all backed by science.
Our blog provides valuable insights and support to help you make the best decisions about your health.
Nutrients and supplements are vital in maintaining good health and preventing illnesses.
This category will focus on articles covering a range of topics related to nutrients and supplements, such as vitamin C’s benefits, magnesium’s role in leg cramps, and omega-3 supplements.
We’ll also explore the potential risks and side effects of supplements and provide tips for incorporating supplements into a healthy, balanced diet.
Vitamin D3 and K2 Benefits: Complete Guide
Vitamin D3 and K2 supplements have taken the world by storm! It’s no surprise that vitamin D has received a lot of attention lately. Consumers are realising the importance of this vitamin for general health. But, most people don’t know about the other piece of the puzzle: vitamin K2. When using supplements to enhance bone health, boost your immune system, heal wounds, and safeguard cardiovascular health, it is advised that vitamin D3 be coupled with vitamin K2.
Do Collagen Supplements Work?
We see collagen typically advertised as an important ingredient in beauty products, which promise to provide healthy, youthful skin. But it’s also in nearly all of the meat that we eat, and extremely abundant in our body. But what exactly is collagen? How does it contribute to healthier skin? And are there benefits to taking it as a supplement?
Quercetin: Benefits, Side Effects and Dosage
What quercetin does, where to find it in food, evidence-based benefits including antihistamine activity, recommended dosage, and side effects. A research-backed guide for UK adults.
Resveratrol Benefits
There’s no cure for aging, but resveratrol, a compound found in many plants, has given mice longer lifespans and has provided other indications of rejuvenation. While the compound may not be able to remove wrinkles or restore hair, it’s at least a step in that direction: after all, you’re only as old as you feel. What exactly is resveratrol? Where can we find it? And what can it do for us when taken as a supplement?
Coenzyme Q10 Benefits and Side Effects
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a molecule found in animal cells that helps protect the body from oxidative damage and supports energy production. Some potential benefits of CoQ10 include reducing fatigue, improving cognitive function, and boosting immune system function. Q10 may not be as well-known as other vitamins and minerals, but it is essential to health, […]
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?