As women approach their 50s their requirements for nutrients change and health priorities may need to shift towards focusing on bone and heart health, muscle maintenance and supporting hormonal fluctuations

Bio-effective supplements are designed to ensure that the nutrients they contain are not only absorbed well by the body but are also used effectively to provide the intended health benefits. This involves using the best forms of nutrients (usually ones that are as close to nature as possible), and ensuring a balanced formulation for efficacy. 

Mushrooms are everywhere in the nutrition and wellness space right now, from capsules to coffee blends, the reported benefits of medicinal mushrooms are far-reaching and hold benefits to women’s health at any age.

Whilst antibiotics absolutely save lives, there has been a long-standing culture of over-prescription. This has led to problems that we are now experiencing such as antibiotic resistance and can also be at the heart of many of the gastrointestinal symptoms that are so commonly experienced today.

The good news? If you do need to take antibiotics, there are lots of steps you can take to minimise the potential side effects and support your gut health.

As we head into autumn and winter, the nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping…. as are our vitamin D levels. Ensuring optimal levels of nutrients to support a healthy immune system can protect us against the colds and flu that are so common at this time of year, and vitamin D is undoubtedly one of the most important nutrients for immune health.

Over the last decade, the conception rates for women over the age of 40 have increased by almost 20% in England and Wales. Indeed, while overall pregnancy rates in the UK seem to be declining, women over 40 are bucking the trend and the number of pregnancies in this group have more than doubled since 1990. According to the Office for National Statistics, this increase may be due to women prioritising their careers or engaging in further education, as well as the rising costs of having children

Staying well hydrated is one of the best healthy habits you can adopt to support your overall health and wellbeing, despite often being overlooked. Water is essential for life and involved in virtually every function in the human body – in fact, an adult human is roughly 60% water! 

Many adults report experiencing an afternoon slump mid-to-late afternoon, often lasting until the end of the day, which can affect productivity and feelings of well-being. But why do so many people experience this lull in energy at this time? 

While we typically associate bugs and colds with the darker, colder winter months, this summer, in the UK, we are seeing a rise in illnesses.

Certain strains of Covid, whooping cough, as well as the flu and nasty sickness bugs are all doing the rounds, so it is now as important as ever to support a healthy immune system so you can enjoy a healthy, happy summer.