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When Is The Best Time To Take Vitamins
This article is for you if: You want to learn the best time to take vitamins You want to learn more about each individual vitamin inside your average multivitamin Should You Take Vitamins in the Morning or at Night? To answer the first question right off the bat, the...
How Long Do Iron Supplements Take To Work?
Many people feel the positive effects of taking an iron supplement after 3 weeks, but it may take up to 12 weeks to feel a noticeable increase in energy levels. Iron needs differ from person to person; as such, everyone feels the effects of iron supplementation on...
Iron and Calcium-Rich Foods
When it comes to essential minerals, iron and calcium are some of the most important. Iron’s main role is to help transport oxygen around the body. It’s also important for brain function, and a healthy immune system. Calcium is vital for healthy bones and teeth. And...
Iron and Vitamin C: A Powerful Combination
Iron is essential to your health and well-being. It plays a vital role in supporting your immune system and helps move oxygen around the body. A lack of iron can cause a host of issues from fatigue to loss of energy and concentration. However, with today’s busy...
Best Food Sources of Haem and Non Haem Iron
Haem iron is a form of iron that’s rarely talked about. You find haem iron in animal products, such as red meat, poultry, seafood, and muscle tissue. But let’s rewind a little bit. There are two types of iron: Haem iron – found in meats. Non-haem iron – found in...
The Ultimate 2022 Guide To Iron Supplements
The best time to take iron is on an empty stomach, so ideally at least one hour before or two hours after eating. Taking an iron supplement will depend on a number of factors which we’ll explore in full detail. This article is for you if you want to find out: The best...
Iron Rich Foods: The Ultimate List of Healthy Food High in Iron
Iron is one of the most important micronutrients for the human body. It’s essential for transferring oxygen from your blood into your organs. A lot of people are not familiar with the importance of iron as a micronutrient, and may have problems getting their healthy...
Immune System Supplements: Best Vitamins & Supplements To Boost Your Immune System
The immune system is our body’s natural defence system that protects us from many pathogens including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Lately, there has been an increase in support for maintaining a healthy immune system. For your own health and the health of...
What You Need To Know About Prenatal Vitamins
At the beginning of pregnancy and even before conception, we have lots of questions regarding our diet and what is best for both mum and baby. A healthy, balanced diet is the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need. Supplements can also help support the...
Cereals High in Iron & Iron Fortified Cereals – Active Iron
Iron is a vital mineral and it is crucial to ensure that you’re getting enough of it through your diet. Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, while also playing an important role in normal energy metabolism, oxygen transport, cognitive function,...
Folic Acid Vs Folate: What’s the Difference?
Folate | Folic Acid | Differences | Pregnancy Benefits | Foods High in Folate Folic Acid and Folate, what is the difference and why does it matter? Both are different forms of B9, an essential B vitamin used by the body for maternal tissue growth during pregnancy, as...
The Amazing Things About Having A Baby During A Pandemic
Guest blog by Avril Flynn registered Midwife, Antenatal Educator and Hypnobirth Teacher. It has been such a strange time over the last few months -our lives before we knew about Covid-19 and life now seem so very different! While it has been a challenging time for...