Vitamins & Supplements

Since 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water, it is unsurprising that aquaculture is the fastest-growing food sector worldwide. Initially, fish production depended on capturing fish and was widely used for industrial purposes rather than for consumption. Thus, alternative fish farming and breeding methods were utilised to benefit from the economically important aquatic organisms. This is where aquaculture...

There are numerous ways to stay healthy and mobile over the long term, like exercise, a supplement for joint support, and a healthy diet. This blog specifically explains the role of ancient mind-body practices like yoga and tai chi in maintaining long-term mobility. The Eastern Beliefs About Chakras One of the fascinating facts about the human body is that it’s...

The UK is a small, densely populated island with high levels of humidity and extremely polluted cities. Simply put, it has a temperate climate, with cold, wet winters and warm, wet summers, and the temperature varies from region to region. This leads to a high level of environmental and climatic adversities for the population and affects their immune system. Additionally...

Did you know the liver is known as a silent organ? This is because liver diseases don’t usually come with a visible set of symptoms. Even if some symptoms show up early, people often disregard them as another, less serious health issue. As a result, liver diseases usually remain undiagnosed for decades until the damage gets out of hand.  One...

Did you know there are types of fats that your body can actually make itself? Short-chain fatty acids fall into the latter category and according to experts, they have huge potential benefits for everyone’s favourite wellness topic: Gut Health. What are Short-Chain Fatty Acids?Wondering what a fatty acid is? The concept is pretty simple. Fatty acids are, in short, the...

Winter is when illness, injury and festivities can get in the way of being healthy. But, not to worry, TGVC is here to ensure that nothing holds you back. Our superpower is good health, and to supercharge your defences, we have a checklist to keep your health in tip-top condition this winter. Without further ado, let’s get right into some...

Let’s begin this read with a word from former Prime Minister - Theresa May MP. Theresa May MP -  “I recognise the important  issues this event seeks to highlight including men’s health, male suicide rates and the underperformance of boys in schools, these are serious issues that must be addressed in a considered way.” International Men’s Day is marked on...

Lower back pain is a type of pain that results from many diseases and injuries, including injuries from the muscles or tendons in one’s back. This type of pain is quite common; about four out of five people will experience lower back pain sometime in their lives. While some kinds of lower back pain can be uncomfortable, others can be...

Curcumin also called diferuloylmethane, is the main natural polyphenol found in the rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric). Curcuma longa has been traditionally used in Asian countries as a medical herb due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic and antimicrobial properties.  Curcumin, a polyphenol, has been shown to target multiple signalling molecules while also demonstrating activity at the cellular level, which has...

What’s your approach to taking supplements and vitamins? Is it carefully analysed and calculated, or is it taking as many as possible and hoping for the best? It is advisable to take a balanced approach toward vitamins and supplements as we prepare for autumn. We should be getting most of our nutrients from our diet, but sometimes that is not...