Vitamins & Minerals
Magnesium: A Potential Key for Relieving Migraine Headaches Did you know that magnesium may be the key to relieving migraine headaches? Migraines can be incredibly painful, causing nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and noise. In this nutrition newsletter, we will explore the potential benefits of magnesium for preventing and treating migraines. The Connection Between Magnesium and Migraines: Researchers suggest that people with migraines might be more prone to magnesium […]
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Seagreens – New Technical Module Launched! Evidence-Based Use of Seaweed In Human Nutrition We have introduced a technical module within our information website which is now available to health professionals and may prove of particular interest for the evidence-based use of seaweed in human nutrition. Specific guidance in a range of health conditions is available from info@seagreens.co.uk and a booklet is available. The new module is available at www.seagreens.co.uk/technical and can be […]
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BANT Feature Article – Phytonutrients and their potential role in cancer prevention Emerging evidence on the therapeutic power of plant foods Identifying the exact components of a ‘healthy diet’ that contribute to better cancer outcomes is an area of research which is still emerging. The boom of research into nutraceuticals – broadly defined as any product derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to the basic nutritional […]
Read More >>Magnesium is a crucial mineral for maintaining healthy bone structure and function. In this Nutrition Network newsletter update, we will explore the various functions of magnesium in the body, its role in bone health, and the risks associated with magnesium deficiency. Magnesium and Its Role in Bone Health Approximately 50% of magnesium in the body is present in our bones. Magnesium helps prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis by controlling hundreds of […]
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Seaweed and Women’s Health Author, Dr Jane Jamieson, Course Director of MSc Nutrition Science and Practice at the NCA, Nutritional Therapist Why Consider Seaweed for Women’s Health Concerns? Seaweed, or sea vegetables as they are sometimes called, are a rich source of whole-food nutrition. If they are grown and harvested correctly in pollution-free waters they can be a welcome addition to anybody’s diet (Cherry et al., 2019). They have a […]
Read More >>Free Nutrigenomics Online Course Welcome to PureGenomics® Free Nutrigenomics Online Course. Navigate through a series of engaging modules covering the foundations of nutrigenomics. PureGenomics® provides an intuitive, user-friendly experience and allows you to learn about genetic traits and nutritional interventions as you go – offering everything from 1-minute tutorials for every SNP, to a new introductory level nutrigenomics course, to ratings of the science behind it all. Enrol for free […]
Read More >>BIOGENA Micronutrients-coach Compendium Generating knowledge, collecting knowledge, and sharing knowledge. Biogena‘s Micronutrients-Coach® fully reflects this philosophy. It provides quick and easy access to in-depth information about micronutrients and their therapeutic administration. More than 80 vitamins, minerals, trace elements, fatty and amino acids, bioactive plant substances, plant extracts and other natural substances have been recorded and processed according to scientific principles. Classification into micronutrients, indications and interactions enables the user to […]
Read More >>ITL Health: Magnesium Deficiency Quiz Are your clients deficient in magnesium? You can help them to figure it out with the following questions. Do you regularly consume carbonated beverages? Do you regularly indulge in sugary foods like pastries, cakes, desserts, candies or other sweet foods? Do you experience stress in your daily life, or have you recently had a major medical procedure such as surgery? Do you enjoy your […]
Read More >>Ultra-high processed, high salt, sugar and fat content are becoming the staple diet of swathes of our population, particularly younger people. Food poverty in Western Europe is shifting from lack of availability to causing damage beyond obesity or the impact of depletion in nutrients from land foods. Seaweed produced for human nutrition is increasingly being acknowledged as part of the solution. “Dietary scores for unhealthy items in wealthy countries remained […]
Read More >>Seagreens in Weight Management An increasing awareness from consumers for health and wellbeing, a UK government obesity strategy, and some shocking reports of food poverty in the UK being exacerbated by lockdown all point to a need for increasing change in the daily diet. Seagreens® organic, dried and milled nutritious food seaweed is the ideal ingredient to enhance a weight management plan or product and contribute to a highly nutritious […]
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