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At some point in our lives one in four of us will experience sleep disturbances, leading to tiredness and, in longstanding cases, extreme fatigue. Helios Sleep combines four homeopathic remedies, Avena sativa, Coffea, Passiflora and Valarian. These remedies have a long, tried and tested history of traditional use to relieve all manner of Sleep disturbances from getting off to sleep to frequent waking during the night. Being natural, Helios Sleep has no known side effects and is suitable for both short and longterm use. Winner of multiple awards and the 2022 Natural Lifestyle’s Highly Commended Award for Best Herbal product, Helios Sleep comes in organic sucrose pill form, in our single dose dispenser. Organic & Vegan Complex using plant-based ingredients with Full-Spectrum Nutrients to enhance the benefits and boost your Energy Level. Iron deficiency is fairly common in pregnancy, and thankfully correcting mild iron deficiency is not challenging. Iron supplements can cause some uncomfortable side effects such as constipation or diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, bloating and coloured stools. Many women are unable to comply to taking iron supplements due to their plethora of side effects that they find hard to stomach. If you are one of them, then put your worries aside.

Rich in flavour and polyphenols, the milk and dark chocolate domes have been formulated by nutraceutical scientists and are made using Fairtrade cocoa with no chemical fillers. Hormones such as melatonin to promote sleep, vitamins including B12, C and E, and natural supplements like milk thistle, green tea and essential oils can all be inhaled using an e-cigarette style device,” says the company’s sales director, George Cooper. BlueIron will make a strong addition to health food stores’ existing vitamin and supplement category. A classic chai with a twist. A delicious, energizing blend with “Superfoods” maca and guarana combined with chai spices, delivering a rich and complex taste experience, for an energetic day. Let the Yogi Tea ® Maca Chai Organic exotic blend invite you on a journey of discovery. Your sense of adventure will be reawakened! Spicy, lively and exciting, this is the tea for everyone who wants to discover something new. For a perfect brew, pour 250 ml of freshly boiled water over the teabag and allow to infuse for 7 minutes. Add milk or milk substitute and sweeten to taste.Bryszewska, M.A. Comparison Study of Iron Bioaccessibility from Dietary Supplements and Microencapsulated Preparations. Nutrients 2019, 11, 273. https://doi.org/10.3390/NU11020273.

Tiredness & Fatigue – One of the common causes of tiredness and fatigue are insufficient iron levels. Low iron intakes are common in the UK, official data shows that 89% of young women consume less than the daily RNI of 14.8mg. Lamberts Vegan Iron Complex is much more than just another iron supplement and makes the perfect addition to a plant-based diet, providing a generous 20mg of elemental iron. Within our formula, the mineral has been carefully balanced with vitamin B12, a nutrient responsible for normal energy metabolism, as well as the amino acid, L-lysine, which is known to aid iron absorption. Fortunately, at the centre of this very category shines some gold standard research findings and super innovative product development to promote in store. As per a clinical study, it was concluded that the absorption of Dome Iron is at least as good as that of ferrous sulphate with the benefit of it being microencapsulated. As per a randomised control trial carried out on premenopausal women taking the iron infused in Dome, the number of participants reported significantly lower number of side effects compared to conventional ferrous sulphate (6). Microencapsulation of Dome Iron is covering iron or encapsulating the iron (Ferric Saccharate) with a layer of seaweed derivate called alginate, glued by calcium (1). This acts as a protective shield and prevents iron from interacting with other foods that may then affect its absorption and bioavailability (2-5).Patented galenic formula B.SYNC ON is designed to support and improve the wake-up process through a blend of four natural active ingredients – vitamins B5 and B12, zinc and caffeine – all conveniently stored in a delayed-release capsule. After taking B.SYNC ON at bedtime, the product waits for around seven hours before it starts to release energizing nutrients to refresh you the following morning. The plan is to wake up gradually and effortlessly, helping you transition with ease from sound asleep to wide awake, with no drowsiness or cognitive impairment. Unwind founder, Deirdre Hynds, is a lifelong ‘night owl’ and developed the bars to satisfy late-night cravings. “Our company ethos is ‘take your time’,” she says. “We believe that taking the time to slow down and ease into a more natural night-time rhythm is the best way to achieve that zen feeling of rest and relaxation we all crave.” If you are pregnant, your blood volume increases by about 60%, which means your iron requirements increase in line with this. Iron is vital to make blood and transport essential nutrients to your organs and your baby. Iron deficiency could increase risk of preterm birth. Iron deficiency could also cause low birth weight of the baby. Postpartum depression may also be triggered by iron deficiency. It also increases the risk of infant death and still birth. Due to these reasons, iron deficiency must be treated during pregnancy. Often a diet rich in iron is sufficient, however, it may be worth topping up iron with an effective supplement.

Pause comes in Midnight Berry flavour, with ten drinks per tube. Dissolve a tablet in hot or cold water 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. Bubbl’s promise: Every tube sold means a week’s worth of clean drinking water for someone in need via non-profit organization, charity:water. Do you often feel tired or worn out? These could be signs of an iron deficiency. This trace element plays a key role in the production of red blood cells and thus in the vital transportation of oxygen around the body by the blood. Hübner Iron VITAL ® Liquid provides a fruity tasting supply of iron to individuals at special times of life, for example for pregnant women and nursing mothers, for women with heavy menstruation, for vegetarians and vegans and for athletes and active people. Hübner Iron VITAL ® Liquid contains the trace element iron in its bivalent form, which is extremely easy for the body to absorb. Iron Vital now comes in single shot sachets making taking your daily shot more convenient. Mind & Body stimulation – Haemovit ®Plus capsules are specially formulated to provide vital nutrients needed for the maintenance of healthy blood cells and a strong immune system. Rich in Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc and Copper which contribute to healthy nervous system, increased energy levels and reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Haemovit ® Plus capsules also help improve hair and skin condition and maintain growth. Copper and Manganese are essential trace minerals that help strengthen blood vessels, bones, tendons, nerves and have antioxidant activity in the body. Copper aids in the absorption of Iron in the body. This spurred Bed Kingdom to look at how this crisis is likely to affect sleep and what steps people can take to remedy these issues whilst on a budget. Its study looked at two factors that are most likely to hit the lowest income and most vulnerable households: stress and cold temperatures in the home.Currently we are living in an existential scenario that would task even the hardiest sleeper. A raft of distressing situations is causing the nation to sleepwalk into tiredness, fatigue and even exhaustion. Crippling strikes, Brexit fallout, climate change, COVID and the spiralling cost of living crisis exacerbated by Putin’s war. No wonder it’s a problem to drift off to sleep and stay there. In the beverage category, two savvy brands have come up with novel twists on the traditional bedtime drink. Dome Iron Assist (Dark/Milk chocolate) is the best way to boost your iron levels. Each dome contains 12 mg of microencapsulated iron infused in luxurious artisanal chocolate that melts in the mouth. It also contains the goodness of Vitamin C and B complex to combat fatigue. These domes are super gentle on your tummy and inject 80% of your daily iron requirement with the goodness of chocolate that would instantly uplift your mood. With no unpleasant aftertaste of iron, these domes taste divine. The cocoa is fair trade certified and there are no artificial fillers. Gluten free, vegetarian.