2020

The Health & Food Supplements Information Service Reaffirms The Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

These are supplements, not drugs, and expectations are unrealistic, says dietitian In response to the findings of a new clinical trial[1] regarding the high-dose omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, in relation to heart health outcomes, Dr Carrie Ruxton, dietitian from the health & Food Supplements Information Service notes:  “This latest clinical trial does not … Continued

Not ‘All In The Mind’ Study Ignores The Fact That Dietary Supplements Are Intended For Overall Health Maintenance

A new study has reviewed the usage of nutritional supplements in relation to disease and clinical outcomes.[1] Commenting on this latest study, dietitian, Dr Carrie Ruxton from the Health & Food Supplements Information Service notes: “Supplements are for topping up nutrients in people who want to achieve recommended dietary requirements and should not be viewed … Continued

Healthy Diet A-Z Of Vitamins

NUTRIENT NECCESSITIES Thousands of people in Britain are at risk of nutrient deficiencies according to the Health & Food Supplements Information Service.[1] Shortfalls of vitamins and minerals across the board are evident, increasing the risk of poor health.   And while nutrients should be obtained from eating a balanced diet, sourcing optimal amounts of nutrients … Continued

Get Nutrient Savvy

Lacking energy levels? Want to make sure your immune system and memory functions are getting all the vital nutrients they need? Dr Carrie Ruxton from the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) has pulled together five top tips to update your diet.       Dr Carrie Ruxton, from the Health and Food Supplements … Continued

Nutrition And The Immune Function: Sorting Fact From Fiction

Dr Gill Jenkins, Health & Food Supplements Information Service   Diets fuelled with the right vitamins and minerals are essential for our immune systems, whatever our age, to function at their best. However, the relationship between nutrition and our immune functions is highly complex. Overall nutritional status and dietary patterns (food, nutrients and non-nutritive bio-active … Continued

How Can Good Nutrition Optimise Our Immune Function?

Dietitian, Dr Carrie Ruxton   The global pandemic has shone a light – as never before – on how each of us manages our health and immunity. While we don’t yet know enough about the Covid-19 virus and how it operates, there is growing evidence from researchers and medics that our own health and lifestyles … Continued

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