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New Year’s resolutions, we’ve all made them and some of us have used them to achieve great things; like training a half marathon or learning to play the guitar. Research shows that it takes 21 days to form a habit but 90 days to make it a lifestyle change. This means...
Build a habit and make it a permanent lifestyle change. The 21/90 rule states that it takes 21 days to make a habit and 90 days to make it a permanent lifestyle change. Is there a new lifestyle change you would like to make? Commit to your goal for 21 days and it will...
Iron is an essential part of haemoglobin which allows oxygen to bind to red blood cells and be carried from the lungs to the other parts of the body. If your child is low in iron, his/her body may not be able to make sufficient amounts of haemoglobin and may benefit...
Your pregnancy diet is one of the most important factors when it comes to your unborn baby’s health and development. A fetus must receive a steady supply of nutrients in order to maintain an optimum growth rate and establish a healthy metabolism. Without this supply,...
Why Men Need Iron A man’s body needs iron to support a healthy immune function, reduce tiredness and fatigue, allow oxygen transport via the haemoglobin present in red blood cells and support normal energy metabolism as well as cognitive function. Getting the right...
According the Red Cross 1 in 4 of us will need a blood transfusion in our lifetime. Yet rates of blood donation are low, with only 10% of those who can give blood donate. A lack of understanding about eligibility, myths and misconceptions are contributing to low...
Iron is essential to life for both men and women; it helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, as well as playing an important role in normal energy metabolism, oxygen transport, cognitive function, immune function and formation of red blood cells. However, iron is...
Your muscles use iron to help produce energy, so for people who exercise regularly – especially those who enjoy endurance exercise such as running, rowing and cycle – it’s extra-important to maintain optimal iron levels. Most athletes focus heavily on nutrition, and...
Many people avoid having gluten in their diet. An increasing number of consumers seek gluten-free products for a variety of different reasons. The idea of a strict, gluten-free diet may seem daunting; however, many people have adapted well to this diet armed with the...
Six thousand (6000) blood donations are needed in the UK every day to service the 2.1 million transfusions per year. These transfusions are critical in saving people’s lives. Haemoglobin and iron stores are a key factor in our blood and dictate a person’s eligibility...
Only a fraction of ingested iron is absorbed by the body. The amount may range from only 5% to 35%, according to a journal in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information, which means that even if you’re consuming ample iron, chances are you’re not absorbing all...
Over 2 billion people worldwide have an iron deficiency. If you feel like your energy levels have plummeted, and you’re exhausted, iron deficiency may be to blame. Active Iron is an iron supplement that is kind on your stomach and increases iron levels by 94%. ...