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.
Our Guide To Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome affects around 5–10% of UK adults and becomes more common after 40. Here’s a grounded overview of causes, treatments, and the evidence on magnesium, vitamin D, and lifestyle changes.
Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate: Differences, Benefits, and Which to Choose
Magnesium glycinate and citrate are both well-absorbed, but they work differently. Glycinate suits sleep, stress, and daily use; citrate suits digestion. Here’s how to choose between them.
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?