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Do Vegans Need a B12 Supplement? What the Research Shows
Do vegans need a B12 supplement? Yes. B12 is scarce in plant foods and deficiency is common in vegans who don't supplement, while those who do maintain status comparable to meat-eaters. What the research shows and what to look for.
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Ferrous Fumarate, Iron with Vitamin C and Folic Acid
What ferrous fumarate is, how it compares with ferrous sulphate, why vitamin C is paired with iron (it aids absorption), why iron and folic acid/B12 are combined, and when to take iron. Plus the key safety point: confirm low iron with your GP first.
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What Is NAD+ and Why Does It Matter?
An honest, complete guide to NAD+: what it is (an essential coenzyme central to cellular energy), why it matters, how it declines with age, the precursors NR and NMN used in supplements, why quercetin and resveratrol are added, and how to choose.
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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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