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Are Gen Alpha BAD?
Maybe not in the traditional sense, but research shows they are suffering from a case of the BADs, behavioural addictive disorders, like neve...
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Combatting Chemotherapy Toxicities: The Promise of Glutamine
Glutamine can be used alongside chemotherapy and radiation to help offset treatment related toxicities including mucositis, oesophagitis, int...
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Vitamin B6: Guidance for Clinical Prescription and Testing
From homocysteine regulation to mood and immune function, vitamin B6 is a foundational nutrient that underpins diverse bodily functions. But ...
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Vitamin C and Iron – beyond absorption
Almost every iron formulation contains Vitamin C and it is common knowledge that it enhances the bioavailability of iron which increases t...
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Riboflavin deficiency causes anaemia, who is at risk?
Riboflavin deficiency is endemic in western countries despite the diversity and availability of riboflavin-rich foods. Those deficient in ...
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Mucosal blocking of iron absorption at 30mg and 60mg
Iron absorption is a complex process, and this has a flow-on effect for the dosages we recommend in a clinical setting. One factor impact...
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Genetic mutations in mitochondria an important driver of PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting women with 5-10% of women diagnosed with the condition. Up to 40...
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Iron supplements not increasing levels? Try this
It is well known that Vitamins C, B6, B12 and Folate are required for Iron absorption and red blood cell production, but what can we do if...
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A 2:1 ratio of L-Carnitine and Acetyl-L-Carnitine is effective for male reproductive health
The combination of L-Carnitine (LC) and Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) in supporting male reproductive health is far more effective than either ...
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Vitamin C improves male fertility
Infertility can be stressful for men as they often feel social pressure, need to undergo diagnostic testing and may have economic costs in...
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Antioxidants improve DNA fragmentation 
Sperm DNA fragmentation may be responsible for couples having difficulty conceiving, male infertility and miscarriage. Time-to-pregnancy, ...
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Cofactors crucial to erythropoiesis
Most of us know that Iron, along with Folate and Vitamins B6, B12 and C are required for red blood cell formation, but are we missing the ...
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Vitamin C: new applications for an old favourite
Vitamin C is a favourite in many clinic dispensaries for treating infections and supporting immune health. There is a body of research tha...
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Is it really necessary to enteric coat fish oils with low oxidation levels?
What are the impacts of bypassing the stomach, and is enteric coating really necessary if you choose a fish oil that has been independentl...
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​Intermittent Iron dosing better than daily supplementation – Cochrane Review
A large Cochrane Review of 25 studies involving almost 11,000 women has shown that intermittent administration of iron is as effective as ...
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