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The difference between minerals and vitamins

Both Minerals and Vitamins are necessary for the body to function normally and even work synergistically together, e.g. Selenium and Vitamin E, Calcium and Vitamin E. A Mineral cannot be made by the body,...

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Gout home remedies and supplements

Gout is an extremely painful disease usually affecting the big toe. If you already suffer with this condition you will know this already! Read on for some helpful home remedies and gout supplements. Gout...

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Cysteine explained

Cysteine is a non essential amino acid which means that humans can synthesise it. This will occur under the bodies normal physiological conditions as long as there is a sufficient quantity of Methionine...

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The Body's Most Abundant Antioxidant Glutathione

Glutathione is found and manufactured in every cell in the body making it the bodies most abundant antioxidant. It is found in highest concentrations in the heart, muscle tissue and the liver, with the liver...

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The role of gluten in coeliac disease

Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley and is made of 2 proteins Gliadin and Glutenin which are both conjoined to starch. People who suffer with Coeliac Disease are sensitive to these proteins, which is...

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Why the health of your intestines is important

The health of your intestines is vitaly important to your overall health, because this is the main way your body  absorbs vitamins and minerals through the food you eat. Obviously you have to eat the correct...

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Womens health articles

All women of child-bearing age are being advised to take extra folic acid after a rise in spina bifida cases. The Scottish Spina Bifida Association (SSBA) said 15 babies had been born in the country...

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Theanine a unique amino acid which helps you relax

L-theanine is an an amino acid which is unique in that it is almost exclusively only found in the plant that is used to make tea. All teas come from the same plant Camellia sinensis, and depending on how the...

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The therapeutic use of lysine for cold sores and herpes viruses.

Paul and Cheryls Shop A full range of health supplements Cold sores are caused by the Herpes simplex virus (HSV), also known as Human herpes virus (HHV). When the herpes simplex virus causes outbreaks on...

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Supplementing with biotin to promote healthy hair and nails

Weak and brittle nails If you suffer from weak and brittle nails you may benefit from taking a biotin supplement. Biotin supplements may improve thin, splitting, or brittle toe and fingernails as well as...

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