The Trace Mineral Every Active Woman Needs Let's be honest, copper is not exactly the mineral everyone is talking about. But maybe it should be. While iron, magnesium and zinc tend to hog the spotlight, copper is quietly doing some seriously important work in the background. For active women especially, getting enough of this trace mineral […]
Nondigestible fermentable carbohydrates (NFCs), are often called prebiotics. Prebiotics are dietary fibre that resists digestion in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Instead, they journey to the colon, where they become nourishment for beneficial gut bacteria. This fermentation process produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), pivotal in maintaining gut integrity and overall health as outlined in our recent […]
Iron is well known for the transportation of oxygen throughout the body as previously discussed, however, the link between iron deficiency and ADHD is not as well understood. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition affecting 12% of school-aged children and a growing number of adults. Impulsive behaviour, hyperactivity and/or inattention are common issues with ADHD. […]
Iron and energy production are integral to sports performance. When it comes to physical performance, many female athletes find themselves caught between balancing dietary preferences and ensuring that iron intake is adequate. This is particularly the case for plant-based athletes or athletes with limited intake of red meat. Intense physical exertion increases the body’s need […]
Have you ever heard of hepcidin? It’s definitely worth understanding particularly if you are a female athlete, or someone who suffers from iron deficiency anaemia.
Anaemia caused by iron deficiency is a condition in which there is not enough iron to form enough healthy red blood cells of sufficient size to carry oxygen to the tissues of the body. Iron plays a crucial physiological role in your body. But despite its importance, iron deficiency anaemia is still a common problem […]
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport – or RED-S as it is known – is caused when there’s a negative balance between dietary energy intake and the energy output needed to promote optimal health, performance, growth and daily life. Up until 2014 RED-S was referred to as the female athlete triad – disordered eating, menstrual disturbances […]
Iron deficiency is one of the most common issues athletes face. Iron and thyroid health go hand in hand and the effects of exercise on the thyroid gland and hormones are not well understood. Iron and thyroid function Undiagnosed iron deficiency presents an increased risk of impaired thyroid function. Active women have high-energy lives, managing […]
Mineral and heavy metal testing can help to gain a better understanding of what metals may be impacting on health and what minerals are required to increase to enhance performance and overall health. Optimal nutritional balance is essential for the function of every cell and system in your body. Obtaining feedback on mineral absorption is […]
In this article, we discuss how to obtain accurate pathology tests. Whilst this article is not meant to serve as a diagnostic tool, it may help you understand why pathology tests are useful and how to get the most reliable test results. Longer-term patterns of pathology results can provide a holistic picture of your overall […]
