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7 Benefits of Magnesium Glycinate Supplements Magnesium is an essential mineral that has an important role in our bodies. It is involved in a range of biochemical reactions — over 300, in fact — and is needed to maintain optimal health. Magnesium deficiency has been linked to various health issues, including insomnia, anxiety, tingling and muscle cramps and migraines. If you think this …

Spermidine and Weight Loss If you’re interested in biohacking and taking supplements, you may have heard of spermidine. This natural polyamine (a compound with more than two amine groups) is easily absorbed and the body is able to be used where needed. It was first discovered in sperm, but there is also a range of spermidine foods, such as aged cheeses, shiitake mushrooms, fermented products …

Do Supplements Cause Stomach Aches? Have you ever taken a multivitamin or any other dietary supplement before and felt sickly afterward? If so, there are a few reasons why this could be happening. You could be taking them in the morning before you’ve eaten. This can upset the GI tract and cause stomach pains, nausea and diarrhoea. Try taking vitamins with food to help the body absorb the vi …

Why is Vitamin C Powder so much cheaper than a Vitamin C Tablet? Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient we can only get from food and supplements. It helps our body build connective tissues, heal itself, helps fight off free radicals, keeps away scurvy and can even help with our eyesight as we age. Both natural and synthesised vitamin C are identical. When it comes to supplements, …

Why is the NMN supplement banned in some countries? In 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration, FDA, stated that NMN was not to be sold as a supplement and was being investigated as a drug. NMN is the beginning stage of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a cell stress alleviator needed for cell energy and DNA repair in our bodies. As we age, our NAD+ levels significantly decline, which c …