In this blog we are going to examine the protective and restorative benefits that collagen can provide to our skin, with special emphasis on the effects of ageing. Can it reduce the impact of ageing? Let’s find out in this article!
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Collagen peptides have swiftly risen to the forefront of the supplement and functional food industry. Many people are interested in their potential benefits, but lack the knowledge of their application and potential value.
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Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil is a common supplement used in athletic populations for sports performance but also amongst individuals targeting fat loss. The main reasons for the supplement’s use in these groups are because of the rapidly-absorbing nature of the fatty acids and the inability of the body to store these as fat.
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Let’s set the record straight. Digestive enzymes are not just a class of supplements, they are first and foremost, natural enzymes that exert their effects in the digestive tract. In fact, they are produced and secreted from the pancreas, gallbladder and liver, and are essential for chemically breaking down our food.
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Omega 3 is ‘essential’ (meaning we cannot make it in the body) fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Omega 3 is also shown to enhance muscle protein synthesis, the muscle-building process in the body when plentiful amino acids are available.
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We have all watched as probiotic foods and supplements have exploded in popularity over the past couple of years. This is a direct result of increasing research and knowledge around the importance of the gut microbiome, the millions of bacteria that live inside our digestive tract. Learn more about the difference between probiotics and prebiotics, the sources, and their benefits.
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Vitamin D has become of the most searched terms on the internet today, and is often mentioned in widely-watched podcasts and TV shows. This is largely due to the role it plays in modulating immune function, which is an area of growing interest during the global pandemic. However, as with all nutrition topics, when interest grows, so too do false and exaggerated claims by those trying to sell you something.
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Creatine is probably the most well-studied ergogenic supplement today! Unfortunately, and I can say this from personal experience, it is one of the most misunderstood supplements as well.
So, how is it that the most exhaustively-studied supplement is also the most misunderstood?
Blog articles, newspapers and radio shows in which individuals with no relation to nutrition seem to think they are qualified to summarise the entirety of the evidence surrounding a supplement!
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Let me first begin by stating this well-agreed upon fact – You cannot gain considerable lean mass of muscles while completely neglecting either the diet or training. Both are essential ingredients for accruing muscle.
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