Vitamin Expert

Tag - Vitamin C

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Refuel your energy tank

Feeling lethargic? Medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke looks at some natural remedies to help lift our energy.

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Look after your heart

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. But there are many ways you can reduce your risk. Clinical Nutritionist Suzie Sawyer shares some of her dietary tips for keeping heart healthy.

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Q & A: Post-Holiday Blues

"I recently returned from a lovely holiday with my family and I’m really suffering from the ‘post-holiday blues’. I seem to have no motivation and I am feeling very low. Can you help please?" Clinical nutritionist Suzie...

Q & A: Herb, Vitamin, Mineral. What’s the difference?

"What’s the difference between a herbal medicine and a vitamin and a mineral supplement? I am middle-aged and relatively healthy but feel I should be taking some additional nutrients" Clinical nutritionist Suzie Sawyer...

Iron

Iron’s key function is carrying haemoglobin, the body’s main oxygen-transporting molecule, around the body.

Selenium

Selenium is an essential trace mineral needed in small daily amounts.

Vitamin B3

Vitamin B3 is also called niacin. There are two forms of niacin – nicotinic acid andniacinamide.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is probably the most widely recognised of all vitamins. It is an essential nutrient that must be obtained from the diet.