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10 Benefits of Vitamin C: What It Really Does for Your Body
Most of us associate vitamin C with oranges and winter colds. But did you know your body also needs it to manufacture collagen, absorb iron and maintain healthy blood vessels? Vitamin C is one of our most familiar nutrients, yet its importance extends far beyond the immune system. Also known as...
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Understanding the Different Forms of Magnesium and Their Roles
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the body, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood minerals in nutrition. Many people know it is important, but feel confused by the sheer number of...
Krill Oil and Sarcopenia Why Muscle Loss Accelerates with Age
By Lindsay Powers | Nutritional Therapist & Health Writer, Naturally Healthy News Published: January 2026 | Last reviewed: August 2026 Age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is one of the most...
Krill Oil and Healthy Ageing: Supporting Muscle, Brain and Mobility as We Get Older
By Lindsay Powers | Nutritional Therapist & Health Writer, Naturally Healthy News Published: January 2026 | Last reviewed: August 2026 Nutrition plays a central role in shaping healthspan, which is why interest...
How to Increase Butyrate Naturally Through Diet
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid produced in the gut when certain types of dietary fibre are fermented by beneficial bacteria. It helps nourish the cells lining the colon and is increasingly recognised for its...
What is Sodium Butyrate Good For? Benefits for Gut, Metabolic and Brain Health
Sodium butyrate, a type of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA), is gaining recognition for its wide-reaching health benefits. SCFAs are organic compounds produced in the colon when gut bacteria ferment dietary fibres and...
Curcumin for Weight Loss: Why a 2015 Study Is More Relevant Than Ever
Weight management has never been more challenging than it is today. Our environment is constantly pushing us in the wrong direction. Ultra-processed foods, environmental chemicals, disrupted sleep, irregular eating...
Healthier Festive Snacks You’ll Actually Want to Share
December is full of good intentions, but sometimes our food choices can be less than ideal. Buffets, nibbles, party tables and tins of chocolates seem to appear everywhere this time of year. None of this is a problem...
How Stress Weakens Your Immune System During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is often described as a time of joy, celebration and connection. It brings familiar traditions, cosy gatherings and welcome moments of winter comfort. For many people, however, this time of year also...
How Seasonal Stress Affects Digestion and Gut Health
The festive season is a special time for connecting with family and friends and participating in enjoyable occasions. However, this incredibly busy time can also disrupt the body's natural rhythms and leave you feeling...