Articles on supplements
Sleep tight with Magnesium Glycinate
An alarming 60-70% of Hong Kong residents are magnesium-deficient, according to a recent Government study. Magnesium deficiency has been associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety – culprits known...
Why do you need magnesium?
Most older teen and adult diets are at least 100mg short of the recommended daily intake of 350-400mg depending on body weight. Magnesium is often removed from commonly consumed processed...
How to choose the right vitamins and minerals
When choosing a vitamin and mineral supplement it is vital to make sure you are buying a high-quality product from a trusted manufacturer. To choose the right supplement there are...
Can nutrition deficiency be linked to a child’s behaviour?
The simple truth is that “you are what you eat”. The composition of the food we consume directly determines our physiological profile and is critical to a growing child –...
Melatonin and sleep
Ever tried Melatonin when you’ve had trouble sleeping, and it hasn’t worked? Well, there might be a reason for that, Melatonin might not be the right choice for what you’re...
Why living in Hong Kong may influence your need for supplements
There’s considerable controversy over whether we should be taking supplements. It has long been believed that taking a daily multivitamin will stave off a whole host of chronic diseases. Why...
