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How Does Collagen Minimise Tendon Issues?
When it comes to our health, we always want the best and would consider a more holistic approach. A nutritious diet along with physical exercise can work wonders for our health, but due to our ever-evolving lifestyle, it sometimes gets difficult to maintain a rich nutrient filled diet, this is where ingestible collagen booster supplements come into play. Collagen supplements are catching a buzz these days, let's try and understand what collagen is and what it can do for us. What is Collagen? The main component of our body's skin, muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and other connective...
Stay Healthy with Age: Boosting Immunity for Adults
The pandemic has compelled many of us to look inwards, not only emotionally, but also in terms of our immune system. Immunity is the body's ability to resist infection and disease. The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together...
The Underrated Brain Food – Magnesium
Introduction Despite being the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, Magnesium consumption is often overlooked. Magnesium is a wonder element, showing a surprisingly great response to impaired brain health and mental stress. The RDA (required daily...
Posts on: Bone & Joint Health
Osteoporosis – Are Your Bones Getting Weaker As You Age?
The International Osteoporosis Foundation says that 21.2% of women and 6.3% of men over 50 start developing osteoporosis. About 22 million women and 5.5 million men . The number...
Include These 9 Foods In Your Diet For Strong Bones
Our human body frame relies on bones for strength and a powerful base. But in our day-to-day hustling bustling lives, we often forget to look after our bone health. Lack of...
Five Ways You Can Protect Your Bone Health This Summer
If you're already dreaming about long sunny days on the beach or jetting off on holiday, you may not have considered how best to look after your bones this summer. While we often...
How To Increase Bone Density Naturally
We're all aware of the importance of maintaining good bone health as we age. However, ensuring we build bone density early could help reduce the risk of bone diseases later in...
6 Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency You Shouldn’t Ignore
Magnesium deficiency, known as hypomagnesemia, may not show symptoms until magnesium levels are critically low. Specific populations are at an increased risk of magnesium...
What Every Woman Needs To Know About Bone Health
Women's and men's health differ in many ways - and your bones are no exception. Differences in women's skeletons begin in childhood. However, these differences and hormonal and...
Collagen Supplements: What Are The Benefits?
Collagen supplements are increasingly popular among wellness influencers. But what are the advantages of collagen, and are collagen supplements worth it? What is collagen? You...
Curcumin For Arthritis: Does It Work?
Arthritis is a painful condition involving the inflammation of the joints. If you've experienced it, you'll know how tender and stiff your knees, hands and hips may feel. With...
Vitamin D2 vs Vitamin D3: What’s the Difference?
You may think Vitamin D is just a single vitamin. However, it's actually a group of fat-soluble nutrients. The most important compounds are Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol)...
A Guide To How These 3 Supplements Can Keep Your Joints Healthy As You Age
The Importance Of Joint Health Many people can struggle with joint pain especially as we age. Studies suggest that “at the age of around 30, we begin to lose bone density and...
Taking Vitamin K with Vitamin D: What’s The Big Deal?
Vitamin K and vitamin D are incredibly important for human health on their own. However, some nutritionists suggest vitamin D is dangerous to take...
Posts on: Brain Health
The Underrated Brain Food – Magnesium
Introduction Despite being the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, Magnesium consumption is often overlooked. Magnesium is a wonder element, showing a surprisingly...
Symptoms Of A Weakened Immune System (And What To Do)
The immune system is the body's defence against infection, and keeping it strong is vital for overall health. Conversely, having a weakened immune system can make you more...
How Caffeine Can Affect Your Nutrition
Many of us can't imagine going a day without caffeine. Whether it's a cup of tea, an iced latte or even an espresso martini, we crave caffeine for its ability to make us alert,...
6 Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency You Shouldn’t Ignore
Magnesium deficiency, known as hypomagnesemia, may not show symptoms until magnesium levels are critically low. Specific populations are at an increased risk of magnesium...
Three Important Nootropics For Students
Nootropics have gained notoriety across campuses and workplaces in the UK. The term refers to substances with the potential to improve memory and enhance cognitive abilities,...
Supplements For Depression: Three Nutrients To Look For
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the UK and worldwide. It is characterised by a low mood that lasts an extended period of time and is...
The Difference Between Good And Bad Stress
When we hear 'stress', we may instantly associate it with negative emotions. However, a degree of stress is necessary to reach our goals. Without a healthy amount...
7 Top Tips To Naturally Boost Your Brain Health
Most of us know the importance of keeping our body fit and active, but do you know how to keep your brain healthy? Our brains thrive best when they are stimulated, so...
A Guide To How These Nutrients Could Potentially Protect Your Brains Health
This blog is about how nutrients could potentially protect your brains health. There will be information and studies on the importance of your brains health, what is good for your brains health, brain health diets and how to improve brain health.
Why do I need supplements if I have a healthy diet?
A common and valid question to supplement brands is whether their products are necessary - particularly for healthy individuals with a balanced diet. Unfortunately, even for...
Do you know where your Ashwagandha comes from?
Last month, the Indian government issued a directive on the use of Ashwagandha. The advisory urged manufacturers to refrain from using Ashwagandha leaf, a cheaper...
What Are Nootropics?
Nootropics have gained notoriety across campuses and workplaces in the UK. But what exactly are smart drugs, and are they safe? 'Nootropics' refer to substances with the...
Effect of Covid on Mental Health and the Immune System
Mental Health and Covid-19 Over the last 18 months, the world has suffered a lot. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives to the pandemic and millions have suffered...
Posts on: General Health
Anti-inflammatory Diet: Address Excess Inflammation with Natural Plant-based Meals
Ever got hit, and the body part getting swollen? That’s inflammation. It is our body’s natural reaction to any injury. Inflammation is a step towards preventing any infection or...
What Does Science Say About Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha is an age-old herb mentioned in Ayurveda, which is commonly used as an adaptogen that builds our resistance to stress. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in some...
Your Guide To Stress Less and Sleep Well
In 2017, health insurer Aviva estimated that 16 million adults in the UK suffer from sleepless nights. Another extensive UK-specific survey by Firstbeat in 2020 revealed that...
What time of day should you take supplements?
Some take them first thing in the morning, and others take them last thing at night. But when is the ideal time to take your multivitamins, and does it really matter? The...
How Long Does It Take For Supplements To Work?
In an ideal world, a multivitamin would instantly cure our health concerns as soon as we swallow it. However, for supplements to have full effect, we must take them consistently...
How Caffeine Can Affect Your Nutrition
Many of us can't imagine going a day without caffeine. Whether it's a cup of tea, an iced latte or even an espresso martini, we crave caffeine for its ability to make us alert,...
Can I Take Supplements While Fasting?
Whether you're fasting to improve your health or as part of a diet, you may have wondered whether taking your daily supplements breaks your fast. While taking a supplement...
Collagen Supplements: What Are The Benefits?
Collagen supplements are increasingly popular among wellness influencers. But what are the advantages of collagen, and are collagen supplements worth it? What is collagen? You...
This Is Why You Shouldn’t Buy Cheap Supplements
Increasingly, people are turning to supplements to boost their micronutrient intake. But unfortunately, not all supplements are created equally. Cheaper...
7 Tasty Foods That Can Boost Your Gut Health
Known as 'the second brain', the gut can significantly impact the body. Research has noted gut health's effect on weight, blood sugar, the liver, and...
Cancer and Immunity: Is There A Link?
In a time of COVID-19, we're more aware than ever of the immune system's role in keeping us safe as we come into contact with parasites, bacteria and viruses. The...
The Keto Diet: Is It Worth It?
An abbreviation of the ketogenic diet, the keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet. The goal is to enter a state of ketosis, in which the body is depleted of the...
4 Tips For Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
So many of us start the year optimistically, with admirable goals to eat, live and exercise better. But unfortunately, many people have given up New Year's Resolutions...
5 Top Tips For A Successful Dry January
You may have heard on the news over the last couple of years that Brits were drinking more alcohol because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you're among them, you may have...
New Year, New You! Start 2022 Off Right With These Five Handy Health Tips
The New Year is synonymous with resolutions, so why don’t you make it yours to improve your health? Start 2022 off right with our five handy health tips.
Why Filler-Free Supplements Are Important
Unlike Authentic Biotics, many supplements brands bulk up their products with unnecessary ingredients. If they don't add value to supplements, why do brands use fillers?...
The Importance Of Taking Supplements This Christmas
With so much to remember at Christmas, it is no wonder our diet goes out the window. Find out how supplements can help ensure your body gets its vital nutrients.
Breakfast: The Most Important Meal Of The Day?
Many of us have been taught that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and missing it can bring dire consequences. Is the saying just an old wives' tale, or...
How To Sleep Better: 3 Simple Steps To Improve Sleep Quality
Sleep is essential for good health and wellbeing. Adults aged over 18 years old should be having around 7-9 hours of sleep per night. However, recent studies have shown that 40% of adults and children suffer from sleep issues. This could be a cause for concern, as our bodies are working whilst we are asleep to support a healthy brain function and maintain our physical health. In children, sleep can play an important role as sleep can help support growth and development of a child.
Surprising Clues That You May Have A Vitamin Deficiency
Modern medicine has brought us wonderful ways, like blood tests and x-rays, to peer into our bodies and see what's going on inside. These solutions are great for diagnosing all...
5 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric
Perhaps best-known for powering curries with its distinct yellow colour and warm flavours, turmeric is a flowering plant that is part of the ginger family. Used for centuries in...
The Top 7 Most Asked Questions About Vitamin D And Calcium
There are many vitamins our body requires on a daily basis. One of the most common Vitamins is Vitamin D. There have been many questions regarding vit D, some of these include the following: “What are Vitamin D deficiency symptoms?” Or “How does Calcium and Vitamin D work?” or “How much vitamin d do I need” or “What foods are rich in calcium and Vitamin D.” Read more to find out the Top 7 questions about Vitamin D and Calcium.
Why do I need supplements if I have a healthy diet?
A common and valid question to supplement brands is whether their products are necessary - particularly for healthy individuals with a balanced diet. Unfortunately, even for...
Omicron: Protecting Yourself From The New COVID-19 Variant
A few days after scientists identified it in South Africa, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has appeared in cases around the world - including 42 confirmed cases in the UK so far....
A Guide To How These 3 Botanicals Can Benefit Your Health And Wellbeing
How 100% natural botanicals can help benefit both men and womens health and wellbeing. Some botanicals include Ashwagandha, Turmeric and Lemon. Turmeric can have many benefits and can be used as turmeric tea, turmeric latte, turmeric face masks, turmeric milk, turmeric milk or turmeric spice to put into food. Ashwagandha roots and leaves are turns into powders or extracts that can be used to make Ashwagandha capsules, Ashwagandha tablets or Ashwagandha oils. Studies have shown that Ashwagandha has many benefits including: helping with anxiety and improving cognition and memory.
7 Must-Have Vitamins and Minerals To Get You Through This Winter
As the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, our nutritional needs change too. Many of us are aware that we miss out on Vitamin D in winter, but it's by no means the...
5 Potential Benefits of Zinc Supplements for Men and Women
This is a short summary of the 5 Potential Benefits of Zinc supplements for Men and Women.
Do you know where your Ashwagandha comes from?
Last month, the Indian government issued a directive on the use of Ashwagandha. The advisory urged manufacturers to refrain from using Ashwagandha leaf, a cheaper...
Is it time we care more about nutrients than calories?
Studies have revealed that almost half of Brits 'obsess' over calories but are unaware of their micronutrient intake. What's more, a quarter regularly check-in with...
Try This Science-Backed Method To Remember To Take Your Multivitamins
With the hustle and bustle of modern society, we too often forget to prioritise our health and wellbeing. For example, almost three-quarters of adults don't eat the recommended...
The Sustainability of Supplements
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important as global consumers sit up and take notice of the way we are all treating the planet that we call home. In fact, 80% of global...
How traceable is your supplement’s supply chain?
Throughout the 21st century, there has been a rise in popularity in wanting to take better care of ourselves and choosing products that will help us achieve our goals for both...
I’m vaccinated, what’s next?
Thanks to the rapid vaccine rollout, over 80% of us in the UK have been double jabbed and most of us are feeling relatively optimistic for the future. But sadly, the pandemic...
Is your favourite supplement brand investing in the best quality ingredients for your health?
It is obvious that the COVID-19 pandemic has evoked many of us to consider our health more seriously and take steps to ensure that our immune systems are as strong as they can be...
Powders vs. Extracts: Which are most beneficial?
It has been established that a natural, plant-based food supplement can provide more benefits to our bodies than a conventional isolated synthetic vitamin supplement, due to the...
How to check if your supplements are really all-natural
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a huge spike in the popularity of dietary supplements. It has been found that up to 50% of us have consumed more vitamin-based supplements...
Natural vs. Synthetic Supplements: Which are better?
Our bodies, though powerful and capable of brilliant things, are unable to produce all of the vitamins and minerals required to function at full capacity. This means that we must...
Should Food and Dietary Supplements be regulated?
The global health and wellness industry is a multi-billion dollar operation valued at over $4.75 (~£3.35) trillion. An estimate made by Statista prior to the pandemic was that...
Posts on: Immunity
Stay Healthy with Age: Boosting Immunity for Adults
The pandemic has compelled many of us to look inwards, not only emotionally, but also in terms of our immune system. Immunity is the body's ability to resist infection and...
The Role of Vitamin C and Zinc in Maintaining Immunity
The COVID-19 pandemic taught the entire world to be conscious of their immunity levels as much as physical fitness. Our immune system is like a protective layer against external...
The Strategic Link Between Anxiety and Your Immune System
Every 1 person in 10 people suffers from anxiety in the UK, which roughly sums up to 8 million people. In recent times, awareness has grown around anxiety disorders, as more...
Connections Between A Healthy Immune System And Healthy Skin
The skin is the first line of defence against all kinds of germs and infections trying to infiltrate our bodies. The human skin is about 30 square meters large and is the largest organ of the body.
Research Shows Stress Can Accelerate The Ageing Of The Immune System – Should You Be Concerned?
Immunologists have considered the impact of stress and anxiety on the immune system for a long time. Finally, a recent study draws the associations between stress and...
Your GUT Health and Immunity System Are Interlinked – Why Is That Interesting?
The human immunity system is both complex and amazing at the same time. Every cell of the immunity system has a specific designated role to identify a potential problem and limit...
Symptoms Of A Weakened Immune System (And What To Do)
The immune system is the body's defence against infection, and keeping it strong is vital for overall health. Conversely, having a weakened immune system can make you more...
Can Sleep Affect Your Immunity?
When's the last time you got a good night's sleep? Unfortunately, for many of us, life gets in the way of having a truly restful, undisturbed snooze. Whether it's work stress,...
7 Tasty Foods That Can Boost Your Gut Health
Known as 'the second brain', the gut can significantly impact the body. Research has noted gut health's effect on weight, blood sugar, the liver, and...
Cancer and Immunity: Is There A Link?
In a time of COVID-19, we're more aware than ever of the immune system's role in keeping us safe as we come into contact with parasites, bacteria and viruses. The...
The Power Of Vitamin C: How Vitamin C Can Benefit You
Authentic Biotics Values Here at Authentic Biotics, we value 100% naturally sourced ingredients, we are passionate about the power of plants, and value natural whole foods within...
A Guide To How These Nutrients Could Potentially Protect Your Brains Health
This blog is about how nutrients could potentially protect your brains health. There will be information and studies on the importance of your brains health, what is good for your brains health, brain health diets and how to improve brain health.
Why do I need supplements if I have a healthy diet?
A common and valid question to supplement brands is whether their products are necessary - particularly for healthy individuals with a balanced diet. Unfortunately, even for...
Omicron: Protecting Yourself From The New COVID-19 Variant
A few days after scientists identified it in South Africa, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has appeared in cases around the world - including 42 confirmed cases in the UK so far....
7 Must-Have Vitamins and Minerals To Get You Through This Winter
As the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, our nutritional needs change too. Many of us are aware that we miss out on Vitamin D in winter, but it's by no means the...
5 Potential Benefits of Zinc Supplements for Men and Women
This is a short summary of the 5 Potential Benefits of Zinc supplements for Men and Women.
Is it time we care more about nutrients than calories?
Studies have revealed that almost half of Brits 'obsess' over calories but are unaware of their micronutrient intake. What's more, a quarter regularly check-in with...
6 NATURAL Ways To Improve Immunity Without Any Supplements
Immune system - An important complex system of our body which knowingly or unknowingly kept dropping down the list of priority as doctors, scientists, researchers and inventors...
Effect of Covid on Mental Health and the Immune System
Mental Health and Covid-19 Over the last 18 months, the world has suffered a lot. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives to the pandemic and millions have suffered...
What are Immunity Boosters and how effective are they?
The world has gone through monumental changes over the last 12 months. There is a constant fear in the air. We are living in a world plagued by the mighty pandemic known as...
Posts on: Skin Health
How Does Collagen Minimise Tendon Issues?
When it comes to our health, we always want the best and would consider a more holistic approach. A nutritious diet along with physical exercise can work wonders for our health,...
How does Collagen Keep Your Skin Healthy?
Skincare routines are trending right now, as more and more people embrace their natural skin and beauty. Such vogue is creating a space for more informed skin care practices and...
How To Improve Your Collagen Naturally?
Ageing of human skin is a continuous process, accelerated by both natural (hormonal, metabolic, and genetic) and unnatural factors (lack of nutrients in diet, smoking, UV/sun...
Connections Between A Healthy Immune System And Healthy Skin
The skin is the first line of defence against all kinds of germs and infections trying to infiltrate our bodies. The human skin is about 30 square meters large and is the largest organ of the body.