Supplement & Wellness Guides
Most people over 40 take supplements without knowing whether the form, dose, or timing actually matters. These guides are here to help.
Each article tackles a specific problem: poor sleep, low energy, bone health, gut health, or declining immunity. You’ll find what the research says, which supplement forms actually absorb, and whether something is worth taking in the first place.
Practical, evidence-based, written in plain English.
Magnesium and Blood Pressure Medication: What the Research Shows
If you take medication for blood pressure, your prescription could be affecting your magnesium levels. Here’s which drugs are involved, what the research shows, and what to do if you’re concerned.
Vitamin D Overdose: Symptoms, Safe Limits and What the NHS Advises
Vitamin D overdose is rare but real. The symptoms, how much is too much, the NHS upper limit, and what to do if you have taken too much.
High Fibre Snacks: What Actually Counts
The highest-fibre snacks by weight are chia seeds, popcorn, roasted chickpeas and almonds, not most bars marketed as “high fibre.” What the numbers actually show.
The Calcium Paradox: Why Calcium Can End Up in Your Arteries Instead of Your Bones
The calcium paradox is when calcium leaves your bones and builds up in your arteries. Here is the role vitamin K2 plays in directing it.
The Glymphatic System: How Your Brain Cleans Itself While You Sleep
The glymphatic system is your brain’s overnight waste-clearance network. Here is how it works, why deep sleep is central, and what supports it.
Signs Probiotics Are Working: A Week-by-Week Timeline
The first signs probiotics are working usually show up within 1-2 weeks: less bloating, more regular bowel movements, less gas. Here’s the full week-by-week timeline.
Probiotics for Bloating: What the Evidence Actually Supports
Lactobacillus plantarum has the strongest clinical evidence for bloating. Here’s what the research actually shows about probiotics, strains, and bloating relief.
Magnesium and Insulin Resistance: The Overlooked Link After 40
Low magnesium is linked to insulin resistance and poorer blood sugar control. Here is what the research shows and why it matters after 40.
30 Plants a Week: What It Means and How to Actually Hit It
Eating 30 different plant foods a week is linked to a more diverse gut microbiome than eating fewer than 10. Here’s what counts, what doesn’t, and how to hit it without overhauling your diet.