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Iron Overdose Symptoms: Timelines, Signs and Risks Explained

Iron Overdose Symptoms: Timelines, Signs and Risks Explained

17th Oct 2023

How long does it usually take for iron overdose symptoms to become apparent? Iron poisoning occurs when a person swallows a large number of iron supplements. Sadly, this is most common in children, especially when iron tablets can look like candy to them. In adults, intentional overdosing is rare. Iron poisoning is usually noticeable within 6 hours after taking an excessive amount …
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Best supplements for the immune system and age-related illnesses

Best supplements for the immune system and age-related illnesses

17th Oct 2023

Supplements for immune function and protection against age-related illnesses A strong and healthy immune system protects our bodies from harmful germs, cell changes and substances that can ultimately kill us. It fights off diseases, viruses, parasites and fungi but if it becomes compromised, we can end up getting sick. This is why it’s important to boost our immune system health, …
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The Power of CoQ10 Supplements: Benefits, Dosage and Timing

The Power of CoQ10 Supplements: Benefits, Dosage and Timing

17th Oct 2023

How CoQ10 Supplements Work: Benefits, Dosage and Timing Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10 or Ubiquinone) is a lipid antioxidant that can neutralise free radicals — these damage cell membranes, tamper with DNA and even cause our cells to die — and may reduce, or even prevent, some of the damage they cause. Specifically, CoQ10 helps convert food into energy, improves our energy and augments our immune …
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What Does a Pre-Workout Do? Energy Boost, Recovery and Performance

What Does a Pre-Workout Do? Energy Boost, Recovery and Performance

17th Oct 2023

What does a pre-workout do? A pre-workout supplement is used by both men and women before they exercise to give them energy, and it is also meant to help them recover and ease any fatigue after an intense session. The main ingredient in most is caffeine, usually around 150mg to 300mg per serving, which is equivalent to about three cups of coffee. Other ingredients include beta-ala …
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Magnesium Levels and the Difference between Serum and RBC Blood Tests

Magnesium Levels and the Difference between Serum and RBC Blood Tests

17th Oct 2023

Do blood tests show accurate magnesium levels? Have you ever taken a blood test that showed that your magnesium levels are normal, but still feel as though your sleep and energy levels could benefit from taking a supplement? A serum magnesium test is the amount of magnesium in the blood serum, which is not as accurate as the RBC (red blood cells) magnesium test, which measures the amount of magne …
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