Nutritional & Supplement Advice

Vitamin B12 

Facilitates the metabolism of folic acid and DNA synthesis and plays an essential role in the metabolism of all cells, especially in the GI tract, nervous tissue and bone marrow.  B12 lowers homocysteine levels and keeps our body’s nerve and blood cells healthy, helping prevent anaemia. Also required for fertility, fighting fatigue and cardiovascular health.  Deficiency is present in nearly 40% of people over 25 years old in the western world and over 50% of men over 50 years old.

Selenium

Selenium is involved in thyroid hormone conversion, T4 to T3.  It acts as an antioxidant and required for muscle function.

According to statistics, selenium levels are officially low in our UK soil and selenium concentration in foods depends on the content in our soil. Up to 80% of the western word is deficient. Selenium is involved in thyroid hormone conversion, T4 to T3.  It acts as an antioxidant and required for muscle function.

Iodine

Iodine is an integral part of thyroid hormones.  Our ocean is the world’s major source.   Inland, the amount of iodine in our food is variable and reflects the amount present in soil. Optimum levels can strengthen nails and alleviate dry skin and hair.