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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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Do Supplements Cause Stomach Aches? Tips to Avoid Digestive Discomfort

Do Supplements Cause Stomach Aches? Tips to Avoid Digestive Discomfort

17th Oct 2023

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 …
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Why is Vitamin C Powder Cheaper Than Tablets? Learn the Difference and Benefits

Why is Vitamin C Powder Cheaper Than Tablets? Learn the Difference and Benefits

17th Oct 2023

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, …
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