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Magnesium taurate is one of the most well absorbed and effective forms of magnesium available. By combining magnesium with the amino acid taurine you gain the individual benefits of both magnesium and taurine. Magnesium supports the reduction of tiredness and fatigue so magnesium taurate is the perfect solution for those looking to support energy levels.

Water-soluble vitamins can be absorbed more quickly than fat-soluble, so water-soluble vitamins work faster than fat-soluble. Absorption by the body takes place 3-6 hours after eating, and water-soluble vitamins are used every day whereas fat-soluble are taken from stores in the body. 

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that your body cannot produce on its own. For this reason, it’s necessary to get it from food. It helps your body produce collagen, a structural protein found in your connective tissues that helps your wounds to heal. Vitamin C also helps synthesis an amino acid called L-cartinine which transports fatty acids in the body and is important for the production of some neurotransmitters. 

We produce and use 20 times more plastic than we did fifty years ago, and if we don’t change our ways our plastic use may double in the next two decades. Here at Ethical Nutrition, we do our absolute best to not only manage our own plastic waste (as a brand we don’t actually use any at all) but to encourage our customers to do the same.

Over 8 million metric tons of plastic waste is finding its way into our oceans each year but are the recyclable, biodegradable and compostable packaging options the answer to this massive plastic problem?

If you are taking vitamin supplements you’re obviously someone interested in being as healthy as you can be, but have you ever considered if there’s an optimum time of day you should be taking those vitamins?

The best vegan multivitamin should contain vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, calcium, choline and iodine in their most natural forms. Choose capsules over tablets. Look out for optimum doses and forms of nutrients. Avoid additives, allergens, preservatives, palm oil and plastic packaging.

We read an interesting BBC News Article on 8th January about the impact of banning plastic packaging. The article discusses a report called ‘Plastic Promises’ which discusses the potential issues with using alternative materials like bioplastic for single-use packaging.

So why take a multivitamin? A high quality multivitamin and mineral containing the right ingredients in optimal amounts can bridge a dietary micronutrient shortfall and keep you functioning at your best. Make sure your multivitamin is sustainable and eco-friendly too.

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Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for life as we know it. It helps regulate hundreds of biochemical reactions, from the production of protein to the regulation of blood sugar. It plays a role in metabolic reactions and helps maintain required levels of minerals such as potassium, zinc, and calcium in your body. Magnesium is essential for your heart, muscles, nerves, and kidneys to function, and it also helps build bones and teeth and keep them healthy.

What is an ethical multivitamin? We asked ourselves this question and couldn’t find the answer so we spent a year finding out what makes an ethical multivitamin. Here’s the top 5 things to look for in an ethical multivitamin or food supplement.

NRV means Nutrient Reference Value. Nutrient Reference Values were set up by the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation 1169/2011 to provide guidance levels on the daily amount of vitamins and minerals the average healthy person needs to prevent nutrient deficiency.