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Have you ever been told your iron levels are low, or advised to take an iron supplement after a blood test? Iron deficiency is common, affecting up to 30% of the global population (1). Supplements are often used to restore...

Minerals play essential roles throughout the body, supporting everything from energy production and immune function to muscle, nerve and brain health. Magnesium alone, for example, acts as a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions (1). Because the body cannot...

Do your legs feel “busy” and unsettled as soon as you go to bed? Are leg cramps keeping you awake? Twitchy legs and muscle cramps are surprisingly common and can easily disrupt a good night’s sleep. If this sounds familiar,...

Choosing a magnesium supplement isn’t as easy as you might think. Why are there so many? What’s the difference? And how do I know which one is best? Here at Ethical Nutrition we offer 3 different types of magnesium and...

Do mornings feel different now? Does it take a while for your body to get going? Maybe your knees creak as you go downstairs, or your back and hips feel stiff. Morning aches are a common experience that can become...

Are you baffled by the number of zinc products on the market? There’s zinc picolinate, zinc gluconate, zinc citrate, zinc oxide – each one is different but it’s not always clear why. To solve this confusion, we’re diving into the...

Have you been told cortisol is the ‘stress hormone’ to avoid? It’s often portrayed as the culprit behind poor sleep, weight gain, and burnout. In reality, cortisol is an essential hormone that helps us wake up in the morning, access...

When it comes to raising energy, it’s easy to think of quick pick-me-ups like coffee and energy drinks. But how often would you think about your liver? It’s the same with hormonal symptoms. There are plenty of vitamins and herbs...

If you’ve ever experienced a burning sensation in your chest after a meal, along with a sour taste in your mouth, you’ll know how unpleasant acid reflux can be. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the...

How often do you feel tired, low, or a bit run down? Do you need a boost of something – vitamin C perhaps, or iron? The extra spark you’re looking for could be magnesium. This essential mineral unlocks hundreds of...

Once the preserve of endurance athletes, electrolyte drinks are now everywhere. Designed to support hydration and mineral balance, these brightly coloured products have zingy flavours like citrus and ginger. But the eye-catching packaging can hide a long list of undesirable...

There are so many buzzwords when it comes to vitamin supplements. Phrases like wholefood source, synthetically derived, food-cultured, and nature identical get thrown around a lot - but what do they actually mean, and does it matter for your health?...

Are you familiar with your circadian rhythm? Better known as your internal body clock it describes the biological patterns your body follows over a 24-hour period. It’s why we feel naturally more alert or sleepy at certain times, and why...

With so many different collagen products available now it’s important to know what to look for when choosing a supplement. Whether it’s plant-based “vegan collagen” or collagen peptides, understanding what they are and how they work is key. In this...

If you’ve been following us for a while you’ll know we call our supplements clean. But what does this really mean? What makes our range of products “clean” and how can you spot a supplement that isn’t? In this article...

Glucosamine is one of the most popular supplements for joint health. But with most glucosamine sourced from crustacean shells what does this mean for the marine environment and for people who need to avoid shellfish? Are plant-based alternatives just as...

If you’ve ever Googled “help me sleep” after lying awake half the night, you’ve probably come across melatonin and 5-HTP. Both are popular options for insomnia but what are they, and which is better for sleep? Let’s find out… What...

You’ve heard how effective magnesium supplements can be and you know you want to take one, but which should you choose? Should it be buffered? Or chelated? And what do those words even mean? We understand your confusion. In this...

High blood pressure affects millions of adults every day, but it rarely has noticeable symptoms and can go undetected for years.  If you’ve heard about vitamins and minerals for heart health you might be wondering if potassium citrate is good...

Do you find supplement labels confusing? Are you baffled by the different measurements for vitamins and minerals?  Not sure what RNI, DRV, and RDA really mean?  It’s a minefield, we know. So, we’ve put together this handy guide on how...

When it comes to iron supplements, form really does matter. On one hand there’s ferrous sulphate, fumarate, and gluconate, and on the other hand, iron bisglycinate. So why do we prefer iron bisglycinate, and what advantages does it offer over...