Supplement Place Blog

24th March 2022

Probiotics and Prebiotics: What are they and why do you need them?

Your gut plays host to an army of live, friendly bacteria, known as gut flora or microbiota. These bacteria are vital for a healthy digestive system and are called probiotics. The saying goes that an army marches on its stomach, and the probiotics in your gut are no exception. They need to be fed and […]

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28th February 2022

Supplement Extracts – What do they mean?

Supplement Extracts Supplement extracts are great for our health, but can be very confusing. Capsules, tablets, tinctures, tisanes, mg, %, ratios, what does it all mean?! Read on... Natural supplements are usually made of plant extracts. Supplement extracts can be whole, concentrated, or a specific compound can be extracted. There are plenty of methods of […]

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25th February 2022

Magnesium Citrate: The Gentle Giant

It plays a vital role in over 300 essential chemical reactions inside your body, yet your body can’t manufacture it. You can only obtain it from diet, and yet a huge number of people in the western world don’t manage to eat enough magnesium-rich foods to keep their bodies working effectively. What is Magnesium Citrate? […]

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1st February 2022

Magnesium Bisglycinate Benefits

Magnesium is one of the prime minerals on the earth and in the sea. We are surrounded by its presence in plants, trees, animals, and in us. Every cell in our body contains magnesium, and it is an essential mineral for the healthy functioning of our brain, heart, and skeletal muscles. What is Magnesium Bisglycinate? […]

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23rd December 2021

Magnesium Malate: What is it, and how can it help you?

The apple (botanical name Malus) is well known as a powerhouse of nutrients, and apples, along with various other fruits, contain a chemical acid that has certain health-giving properties. We’ve all heard the old saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away,’ so there has long been an awareness that something within the chemistry […]

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26th November 2021

Magnesium L-Threonate: A scientific breakthrough in neuroprotective therapy

So vital is it for good health it has been nicknamed the ‘master mineral,’ yet until very recently the therapeutic use of magnesium to target cognitive function was limited due to the restrictions posed in passing through the blood-brain barrier. Medical science has now developed a synthesized form of magnesium that is able to cross […]

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