In modern clinical practice, multivitamins have evolved far beyond the generic “nutritional safety net” they were once perceived to be. As our understanding of personalised nutrition deepens, it’s increasingly clear that foundational micronutrient support can play a pivotal therapeutic role, whether addressing nutrient gaps, supporting complex biochemical pathways such as methylation and detoxi...
In the modern world, stress is no longer experienced in response to an occasional threat, as it once was, but has become a constant part of everyday life. Statistics from 2023 reveal that 76% of workers feel moderate to high levels of stress regularly, while 74% of the general public often feel overwhelmed by stress.
It is well known that chronic stress is linked to numerous adverse health outc...
The important role that micronutrients play in our health is well documented, but despite this it is becoming increasingly challenging for most of us to achieve a suitable intake.
Micronutrient malnutrition (a term used to refer to conditions caused by a dietary deficiency of vitamins or minerals) is now widespread1,3 and there are many contributing factors. One notable impact is the health of ...
As we enter a cost-of-living crisis, we are all feeling extra pressure in our pockets with difficult choices to be made on where our finances are most keenly needed. It can be a time of high stress, where the need to survive can over-ride supporting long-term wellness. However, with increasing pressure on the NHS, it is now more important than ever to focus on health and mental wellbeing to mai...
Magnesium1 is one of seven macro minerals that needs to be consumed in levels of over 100mg a day. It plays an important role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the body. According to the Human Genome Project more than 3500 proteins have binding sites for magnesium, so it is essential for numerous functions within the body. 50-60% of it is found in the bones, the remaining 50-40% is mainly found ...
Since conception in 1990, Cytoplan’s philosophy has been that nutrients are best delivered to the body “in the same form as food” hence our range of Food State™ and Wholefood supplements. But we are often asked “what are Food State™ and Wholefood supplements, and what does this mean?”. So in this week’s blog we are going to explain what these terms mean and outline some of the res...
There is a vast amount of evidence available for interventions which support immunity, protect against viral infection, and may possess antiviral activity. In addition, new research has emerged and continues to emerge with regards to interventions that have potential to be beneficial against COVID-19.
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We are getting many queries about how best to support resilience to inf...
Now that we are a few months into the current pandemic, there is increasing awareness of the condition known as “long covid”. This is characterised by a long recovery period or inability to recover from a primary COVID-19 infection. The phenomenon so far has no medical definition or list of symptoms shared by all patients and two people with “long covid” can have very different experiences.
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Musculoskeletal health is a broad term which can encompass many different conditions that can affect the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles. Conditions include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, sarcopenia and many more. Symptoms can range from stiffness, pain, swelling, joint deformity and restricted movement.
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During this anxious and difficult time we are trying to keep you up to date with emerging research about useful interventions for protecting health and supporting immunity. Our previous blog has highlighted nutrients that have been considered important for protecting against infections. Research is currently emerging with the nutrients vitamin D and selenium at the forefront. Population groups ...
