Denise Elliot
The main function of calcium is obvious with 99% of it being in our skeleton, the other 1% is vital for blood clotting and transmission of signals to cells.
Denise Elliot
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the in-between step as the amino acid tryptophan converts to serotonin.
Denise Elliot
Where would we be without water? Actually no longer alive, dehydration causes death, due to the kidneys shutting down.
Denise Elliot
Gluten is the substance that gives cakes and bread their elastic ‘stickability’. Without gluten, grain baking can crumble and not hold together so well.
Denise Elliot
Our skin strength is supported by our production of collagen, which is the primary protein involved in all of our connective tissue.
Denise Elliot
Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, hence is not stored in the body to any large extent,
Denise Elliot
This debilitating condition affects women more than men and over 50% of patients have a family history.
Denise Elliot
What are they? Where do they come from?
Denise Elliot
Carnitine is an essential nutrient for the transport of long chain fatty acids (Omega 3) into the mitochondria –basically it helps us make energy.
Denise Elliot
We humans are 18-20% protein by weight. Our skin, hair, cartilage, tendons, muscles and bones are all composed of the different proteins.
Denise Elliot
Life can run a smoother path when we indulge in generous amounts of laughter and smiles.
Denise Elliot
Artificial sweeteners are being used in an endeavour to improve health, but is this sensible?