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Vitamin D3 vs D2 (and the Signs of Low Vitamin D)
Vitamin D3 vs D2 (D3 is the more effective form), why the 'signs' of low vitamin D are too non-specific to self-diagnose (a GP blood test is the honest route), why deficiency is common in UK winters, and vitamin D's authorised roles.
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B12 Deficiency: Signs, Causes and Who's Most at Risk
An honest guide to B12 deficiency: the recognised (but non-specific) signs, what causes low B12, who's most at risk, B12-rich foods, tablets vs sprays vs injections, and why suspected deficiency belongs with your GP.
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B12 Forms: Cyanocobalamin vs Methylcobalamin vs Adenosylcobalamin
The forms of vitamin B12 explained: cyanocobalamin (cheap, stable, safe at normal doses), methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin (the two active body-ready forms), and hydroxocobalamin. What 'active form' means and the cyanide question.
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Vitamin B12: What It Does, the Forms, and Who Needs It
An honest, complete guide to vitamin B12: its authorised roles (energy-yielding metabolism, reduced tiredness, nervous system), the different forms, who's most at risk of running low, why vegans need it, and how to choose.
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Turmeric Safety: Medications, Kidney Stones and Who Should Take Care
Turmeric safety explained honestly: potential medication interactions (especially blood-thinners), the kidney-stone oxalate consideration, gallbladder cautions, and who should check with a GP before taking concentrated turmeric.
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How to Take Turmeric: Food, Fat, Timing and Extracts
How to take turmeric well: with food and a little fat (curcumin is fat-soluble), at a consistent time, choosing a standardised extract with black pepper. What a 35:1 extract means, shots vs tablets, and common mistakes.
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Turmeric vs Curcumin: What's the Difference?
Turmeric vs curcumin, explained: turmeric is the whole spice; curcumin is its main active compound, only 2-5% of the raw root. What curcuminoids are, and why curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own.
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Lion's Mane Dosage: Ratios, Timing and Daily Use
Lion's mane dosage and usage explained: why products are hard to compare, what an extract ratio (8:1, 10:1) means, extract vs powder, when to take it, and daily use. Practical, claim-free guidance.
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Lion's Mane and Focus: What the Research Actually Says
An honest look at lion's mane and focus: it's a mushroom with no authorised UK health claims. What it is, its traditional use, what researchers are exploring, and why the added vitamin B1 carries the authorised claims.
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