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NUTRITION Explainer

What are energy gels and do you need them?

Elite endurance athletes and passionate amateurs will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of shaving a few previous seconds from their personal best. Spending a small fortune on the latest equipment, clothes and shoes is the inevitable cost of chasing quicker times, but all the money in the world spent on cutting-edge kit will be…

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What are charcoal tablets and should I take them?

The market for health and wellness supplements is constantly evolving with new products coming online all the time. Recent arrivals include greens powders, such as AG1, high-protein bars and meal-replacement drinks from companies including Grenade and Huel, and chewable gummies containing collagen, creatine, apple cider vinegar and many essential vitamins and minerals that claim to…

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What are weight loss gummies and do they really work?

In the constantly-innovating world of health and wellness dietary supplements, gummies have become a popular and convenient way to increase intake of essential nutrients and expedite various health and performance goals. From apple cider vinegar gummies that promise better digestive function, to collagen gummies for skin health, creatine gummies for muscle growth, sleep gummies for…

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NUTRITION Explainer

Grenade review: The best high-protein snack, bar none?

Protein bars used to be a niche product, used only be dedicated bodybuilders and endurance athletes who needed such quick access to muscle-repairing protein they were just about prepared to prioritise convenience over tasty. Nowadays protein bars are everywhere and eaten by everyone, and most actually taste pretty good. The craze for high-protein snacks, shakes…

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What are iron gummies and should I take them?

The supplement gummy craze has revolutionised the way we consume essential nutrients, offering a convenient and enjoyable alternative to traditional pills and capsules. From apple cider vinegar gummies for digestion and weight loss to collagen gummies for skin health, creatine gummies for muscle growth, sleep and magnesium gummies for better rest, and slimming gummies for…

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What are magnesium gummies and should you take them?

In the highly-competitive and ultra-lucrative dietary supplement and sports nutrition market the gummy craze has taken the world by storm. From apple cider vinegar gummies promising detox benefits, collagen gummies aimed at enhancing skin health, creatine gummies for muscle growth and brain health, sleep gummies to aid restful nights, and slimming gummies for weight loss,…

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What are sleep gummies and should you take them?

When was the last time you got a really good night’s sleep? When you fell fast asleep as soon as your head hit your pillow, only to wake up hours later feeling fresh, energised and ready to take on your day? Weeks ago? Months? Years? Poor sleep is affecting more of us more often: The…

NUTRITION Explainer

What is Huel and are meal replacement products healthy?

In today’s hectic world prioritising your health and wellbeing is a near-constant battle of juggling time, money and effort to make the best dietary decisions to lead the fittest, healthiest and happiest life possible. All too often the first thing to slip at the first sign of a stressful day is your decision-making ability around…

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What is NSDR and should you do it?

In our fast-paced, high-stress world, finding effective ways to rest and rejuvenate is more important than ever. Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) has emerged as a widespread practice that promises to provide profound relaxation and numerous health benefits without the need for traditional sleep. Championed by scientist-turned-podcaster Dr Andrew Huberman and other academic influencers, NDSR is…

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