1.Selenium Overview 1.1 Bioavailability and Efficiency Selenium (Se) is a primordial non-metal that occurs naturally in metal sulphide ores found in the Earth’s crust. Soils above granite bedrock are naturally low in Se; soils associated with coal seams and mining waste, black shale and...
Introduction 18-30 is a life stage full of transition and change, characterised by the independence and autonomy which comes with being an emerging adult. The brain continues to develop until the mid or even late twenties, particularly the areas of the brain responsible for reasoning and...
What Is Homocysteine? Homocysteine: Key Takeaways Homocysteine is a key amino acid linked to long-term brain and cardiovascular health; high levels indicate dysfunction in essential processes. Elevated homocysteine can harm blood vessel function and contribute to diseases like...
This page includes a growing repository of research investigating the role of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in brain health. Click on the arrows for each entry to learn more.You may also search for specific nutrient research in our Evidence Database. One of the most...
Contents: What is Schizophrenia? What causes Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia and Nutrition; what works Balance your blood sugar and avoid stimulants Increase essential fats Up antioxidants Consider supplementing niacin Methylation, B12, folic acid and B6 Are you pyroluric?...
Four years ago I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Diet, vitamin supplementation, exercise, stress reduction and cognitive activity (also known as a brain-healthy lifestyle) have all been shown to significantly improve outcomes in MS - great news, right?! So why is it so hard to keep...
Mental health conditions are on the rise and the statistics speak for themselves: a record 70 million antidepressant prescriptions were handed out in 2018, and an estimated 10 million people will be in need of mental health support in the next five years. Mood can of course be dependent on...
The summer holidays can be a great time to get kids into the kitchen and kick-start long-term healthy eating habits. We’ve picked three easy recipes that you can have fun recreating at home with the little ones. Our Head of Nutrition, Alice, also shares her thoughts on their brain-boosting...
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought much disruption, fear and anxiety, and this is particularly true amongst children and teens who have been affected by school closures, physical distancing and new routines. It is no surprise, then, that many children have been feeling more anxious or exhibiting...
15 'Brain Foods' For Your Diet The brain is the most energy hungry organ in the body. Despite weighing just 1.5 kg, it uses around 25% of the body's energy. Like a high performance engine, the brain functions best when it is fuelled with the right nutrients from the foods we eat. In fact,...
