Where to buy broccoli extract in the UK

For generations mums all over the world have been encouraging their children to "eat their greens". And for good reason too, vegetables are important in every diet as they provide us with many of the essential vitamins and minerals we need for all round good health.

However it appears one vegetable may be more important than previously thought.

In recent clinical studies, sulforaphane - a chemical normally found in broccoli, has shown to actively seek out and destroy cancer stem cells, normally responsible for fueling the growth of tumours. Read the rest of this entry

Ginkgo Biloba Uses and Benefits

What is Ginkgo Biloba?

Ginkgo Biloba is an ancient and unique species of tree that has been the focus of study and experimentation for almost a century. It has no close living relatives and is the only tree in the scientific division Ginkgophyta.

Occurring naturally in the wild in China, Ginkgo Biloba is a highly sought after tree because of the valuable and potent extracts that are cultivated from its leaves. These natural extracts have been used by Chinese Monks for hundreds of years to treat and alleviate a wide variety of ailments. Read the rest of this entry

Krill Oil Review

What are Krill?

Krill are very small crustaceans which live mainly in the north Atlantic and are similar in appearance to shrimp.

Krill oil benefits

Over the last decade there have been numerous studies which show Krill oil is a superior source of omega-3 fatty acids. It is estimated that Krill oil is up to 48x more potent than traditional fish oil, which is more commonly produced from fish such as cod. Read the rest of this entry

Milk Thistle Benefits

What is Milk Thistle?

Milk thistle is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean areas of Europe and North Africa, and is recognised as part of the daisy family.

Milk thistle Benefits

The benefits of consuming milk thistle are varied, and it is commonly used to treat a wide range of health conditions, from reducing cholesterol to slowing the growth of certain types of cancer. However it is most commonly known for its positive role in repairing and detoxifying the liver. Read the rest of this entry