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winning combination!
As unique individuals with vastly different lifestyles, we all
have very different nutritional needs. In an ideal world,
we’d all have access to a personal nutritionist who would
tell us exactly what we should eat, drink and which supplements
would be beneficial to our health.
In the absence of that luxury, here’s a no-nonsense guide
to the top six nutritional supplements from our comprehensive range
that we think everyone should consider as part of a healthy
lifestyle.
1. A good multivitamin
Unless you are super-human, and manage to eat five portions of
fresh fruit and vegetables every single day, never miss meals and
never choose convenience foods, then you could benefit from a good
multivitamin! Even if your lifestyle and diet is pretty healthy and
balanced, some of our systems slow down with age and our bodies
become less adept at using nutrients leaving us more susceptible to
disease. A multivitamin that contains the RDA (recommended daily
amount) of most of the key micronutrients is an excellent
‘nutritional insurance policy’ and can help us stay as
healthy as possible in today’s modern world.
2. Omega 3 fish oils
The essential fatty acids known as omega 3, found in fish oils,
have been the subject of more research than almost any other
supplement. They have a huge variety of benefits on a wide range of
body systems. Omega-3 fish oils have a powerful anti-inflammatory
action and can reduce pain, inflammation and swelling of the
joints. They have a beneficial effect on blood stickiness and can
reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and
strokes. Fish oils are good for the skin and are also important
during pregnancy - improving the development of babies’ eyes
and brain, and helping to ensure optimum birth weight.
3. A ´joint-care´ product
Everyone over the age of forty should start looking after their
joint health! Not simply because of the increased incidence of
osteoarthritis, but more so, because we all want to go on enjoying
active and healthy pursuits well into old age. With over 8 million
people in the UK suffering the symptoms of pain, swelling and
reduced joint motion, we should all be proactive about maintaining
healthy, flexible joints. Fortunately, there have been some huge
advances in science in recent years, and one of the brightest stars
to emerge in the field of joint health is Glucosamine. It’s
our best seller, and that’s testimony to the huge amount of
people that find it effective. Glucosamine is essential for the
production of joint cartilage and synovial fluid (which acts like
an oil to cushion the joints).
4. An antioxidant supplement
Advances in science have also uncovered important information about
cell ageing. Free radicals are harmful molecules that cause cell
damage and ageing, and are continuously produced in the body.
That’s why we should all aim for a good intake of
antioxidants (eg. selenium, vitamins A, C and E, green tea,
lycopene and pycnogenol) Antioxidants are protective substances
that help to quench free radicals, limiting cell damage and helping
to stop us going ‘rusty’ inside! They have been
associated with reducing the risk of some of the diseases of old
age like cancer and heart disease. We know that antioxidants are
‘team players’ - they work best in combination -
that’s why we developed our Selenium + Vitamin A,C and E
formula.
5. Vitamin B complex
B vitamins are involved in almost every body system - Vitamin B2
can help improve mental function, Vitamins B5 and 12 are essential
for healing and repair, Vitamin B6 and 12 are immune boosting.
Overall, vitamin B complex plays a major role in metabolism and is
vital for energy release. One Healthspan Vitamin B Complex tablet
contains all eight water-soluble B vitamins that work both together
and independently to perform different vital functions in the
body.
6. Gingko biloba
Our final contender for a ´top-six´ place goes to the
herb Ginkgo Biloba. In its standardised extract form, it helps
relax blood vessels and has a thinning action on blood that helps
improve circulation to the brain, hands, feet and genitals. By
improving blood flow to the brain, it therefore helps to improve
memory and concentration, whilst lessening the severity of migraine
and some types of depression. The increase in blood flow to the
rest of the body also helps to improve poor peripheral circulation
not to mention heightening libido and lessening impotence.
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