Category Archives: Healthspan
Artichoke
What is artichoke? A large thistle−like plant native to Africa, artichoke (Cynara scolymus) has large green leaves and numerous purple flowers. These leaves and flowers are rich in cynarin, the main active compound of artichoke, along with the powerful flavonoid luteolin. Artichoke can maintain normal levels of blood lipids and overall heart health, and can
Beta Carotene
What is beta carotene? The old wife’s tale about eating carrots to see in the dark may have some truth to it as beta carotene, a pigment found in carrots, is converted in our bodies into vitamin A, which in turn supports eye health! Beta carotene is a powerful carotenoid that gives yellow and red−orange
Bilberry
What are bilberries? Originally from Scandinavia and closely related to the blueberry and cranberry, bilberries are naturally rich in flavonoids and potent plant compounds known as anthocyanidins. The berries can be eaten fresh or dried and are often steeped in boiling water to make tea. Legend has it that British Royal Air Force pilots used
Calcium & Vitamin D
What are Calcium and Vitamin D? Calcium is a mineral needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth and must be absorbed from the foods we eat. To fully absorb and utilise calcium, we need Vitamin D. We all understand the importance of feeding children milk for its calcium content, but calcium is needed
Chondroitin 400
What is chondroitin? If you know what cartilage is, then you’re halfway towards knowing what ‘chondroitin’ is. Cartilage is the connective tissue that cushions your joints, and chondroitin (or chondroitin sulphate to be precise) is a nutrient found naturally in the connective tissue that contributes to keeping them in ship−shape. Why choose Healthspan’s Chondroitin 400?
Chromium
What is Chromium? It’s a mineral that we all need for good health. Although chromium was discovered at the end of the 18th century, it wasn’t until the 1950s that its role in managing blood glucose (sugar) was discovered. Scientists found that chromium was part of something called the glucose tolerance factor (GTF), which increases
Cinnamon 1000 mg
What is cinnamon? It’s a versatile spice that has delighted taste buds from thousands of years. Cinnamon has a long history of use, used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic culture and Chinese herbal medicines. Extracted from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree species, cinnamon is rich in terpenoids, the organic compounds believed to be
Circulease®
What is Circulease®? To understand Circulease® we first need to tell you about the humble tomato. Imagine cutting a tomato in half. In the yellow jelly you find around the tomato seeds are potent anti−platelet compounds. Problem is, you would have to eat tons of tomatoes to obtain their benefit! That’s why we created Circulease®,
Cranberry
What are cranberries? In the 17th century, New England cranberries were nicknamed ‘bearberries’ as it was the favourite meal of bears who were often seen feeding on them. These days, cranberries are just as popular with humans as they are with bears − and for good reason! Derived from a North American plant closely related
Super Strength Cod Liver Oil 1200 mg
What is cod liver oil? The Vikings were huge fans of the benefits of cod liver oil: they went to a lot of trouble to extract the oil by laying fresh cod livers over birch tree branches above a kettle of boiling water. As the steam rose, the oil dripped into the water and was
CLA Refine 1g
What is CLA Refine 1g? CLA stands for conjugated linolenic acid, which is extracted from the seeds of the safflower − a bright orange, spiky plant that's been used for various purposes for centuries and was even found in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. Of late, scientists have been interested in CLA's potential
Marine Collagen
What is collagen? Perhaps best known for its benefits to your skin and overall beauty, collagen, derived from the Greek word for glue, “Kólla”, is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It plays a vital role in strengthening connective tissues and holding everything together. Found primarily in the skin, bones, tendons, and other connective
CBD Support Mellow
What is CBD Support Mellow? A combination of our filter−clear, highly purified CBD oil with ingredients proven to support your psychological and cognitive function.* Magnesium and zinc are essential minerals that both have a long list of proven health benefits, in particular magnesium contributes to normal psychological function, and zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
Super Strength Cranberry
What are cranberries? Cranberries have been part of Northern American diets since the 16th century. Back then, cranberries were eaten fresh or mashed with cornmeal and baked into bread. Northern American sailors and whalers carried cranberries onboard to prevent scurvy, a condition that can occur if your vitamin C intake is insufficient. These days, cranberries
CBD Support Menopause
What is CBD Support Menopause? A formulation specially designed to support women during the menopause, combining our pure and distilled CBD oil with natural plant oestrogens sage and soy isoflavones, and vitamins A and B6. During the menopause, levels of the hormone oestrogen drop, contributing to many unwanted menopausal symptoms. We’ve included sage and soy
CBD Support Night Time
What is CBD Support Night Time? A combination of our pure and distilled CBD oil with natural herbal extracts of chamomile, lemon balm and hops. Best taken before bed, these vegan capsules contain 5mg CBD and natural herbal extracts of flowers and plants: chamomile (Chamomilla matricaria), hops (Humulus lupulus) and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). Finally
Apple Cider Vinegar
What is Apple Cider Vinegar? Apple Cider Vinegar has a long and varied history of traditional use. In Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra was said to have used apple cider vinegar in her beauty routine, and the ‘father of medicine’, Hippocrates, used it as a cleaning agent in Ancient Greece. Nowadays, apple cider vinegar is still used
CBD Balm
What is CBD Balm? Made using natural coconut oil and beeswax, CBD Balm is a soothing topical salve that contains a high quality, broad−spectrum CBD extract. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is extracted from the industrial hemp plant, a member of the Cannabis sativa L. family. It contains very low levels of THC, has no addictive or
CBD Oil Capsules 192 mg
About Our ultra−pure and distilled CBD oil enhanced with vitamin D to support your immune system and healthy muscles.* We also blend this premium, concentrated CBD extract with olive oil to improve CBD absorption in the body. Each pack contains 30 capsules of 6.4 mg premium cannabidiol oil, making it ideal for those who haven’t
CBD Oil Capsules 384 mg
About Our ultra−pure and distilled CBD oil enhanced with vitamin D to support your immune system and healthy muscles.* We also blend this premium, concentrated CBD extract with olive oil to improve CBD absorption in the body. Each pack contains 60 capsules of 6.4 mg premium cannabidiol oil (a total of 384 mg CBD per
