Supplement Shopping Checklist

If you’re not entirely sure what to look for when it comes to shopping for supplements then take a look at our straight forward checklist that will help you to decide what’s hot and what’s not.

Is it a Reputable Brand?

Choose a company who offer high quality products at a reasonable price. You can get an idea of how committed they are to quality by finding out if their products are Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) approved and their supplements are pharmaceutical grade.

Is their Fish Oil distilled?

Fish contain traces of pollutants that are present in even the cleanest waters around the world. Molecular distillation is the most advanced process for concentration and purification of EPA and DHA from starter fish oil material, which prevents impurities from existing in the fish oil.

Do they supply Standardised Herbal Extracts?

Supplements are natural and therefore the levels of the active ingredients within them can vary depending on the source. It is important to ensure that the extract within the supplement is standardised in order to guarantee the quality and potency of the active principle of the source.

Do they offer large quantities and high strengths?

Many companies may seem to have reasonable prices at face value but when you look further into it, they offer low strengths and even lower quantities. For example, to get the best effects from Glucosamine you need to be taking around 1500mg per day. That’s 360 1500mg tablets annually or 1080 500mg tablets! You need to ensure you are getting a good strength and plenty of tablets!

Are they good value for money?

Although you may think that the more you pay the better quality you’ll get, this is not true when it comes to supplements. Many companies charge extortionate prices to cover overheads and packaging. Reputable mail order companies supply direct and therefore do not have the overheads of retailers and can pass the savings direct to you. In most cases, their products are better quality too!

For Your JOINTS

As the autumn days get colder and shorter our joints often feel stiffer and we tend to experience more aches and pains. Ensure that your joints are kept healthy throughout autumn and winter with a little natural support from some of the most highly acclaimed supplements on the market

Glucosamine

Is one of the most popular supplements for joints and it is thought to help maintain healthy cartilage and tendons as well as helping to relieve pain and inflammation.

Chondroitin

Is very commonly taken alongside glucosamine and is believed to provide elasticity to the cartilage in order to help prevent the bones within your joints rubbing together.

For Your IMMUNE SYSTEM

Every year the flu hits millions of people and can linger from just a couple of days to a number of weeks. Flu viruses can lay dormant so it is difficult to be sure that you will be entirely immune to the virus. Give your immune system a natural boost in time for the colder, more vulnerable months ahead.

Vitamin C

Is a highly acclaimed immune system booster, which is believed to act as an anti-viral agent that helps to destroy viruses and protect against infections, particularly colds and flu.

Echinacea

Is believed to stimulate the immune system and is used extensively to help in the treatment and prevention of colds, flu and other infections. It is thought to work particularly well when taken with vitamin C.

For Your HEART

Autumn, and particularly winter months can put additional strain on the heart. Key factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol and weight tend to be somewhat higher and there is a 60% increase in the risk of heart attack compared with summer months. Top-up on heart-healthy nutrients and stay fit this autumn

Cod Liver Oil

Rich in natural omega 3, vitamins A & D. Our body produces less of the vital vitamin D during the colder months due to a reduction in exposure to sunlight.

Co Enzyme Q10

This important nutrient is naturally found within the energy producing areas of our bodily cells. Topping up on Co Q10 can help to ensure that your body is well fuelled from the food that you eat.

For Your BRAIN & CIRCULATION

The colder months can be a time of increased stress and ultimately greater pressure on the brain and concentration. Temperatures that are characteristic of the Autumn and Winter seasons do not promote blood circulation like warmer weather does. Daily natural support can help to promote circulation to the brain as well as to those cold hands and tootsies!

Ginkgo Biloba

This extremely popular herbal extract contains active components which help the body to improve circulation to the extremities, including your hands, feet and particularly the brain.

Garlic

Many experts believe that Garlic can help to promote circulation and as it also has powerful antibacterial properties, it is thought to help treat and prevent colds and flu too!