Diet is fundamental to skin health; like all organs, the skin relies on a balanced intake of nutrient-dense wholefoods, including quality proteins, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and antioxidants. One of the ways we can nourish the skin is by ensuring that we are consuming enough fatty acids, particularly omega-3 and omega-6. 

While many of us look forward to the hot and sunny summer days, for those of us who experience hot flushes, hot weather can be challenging. As the thermostat rises, your hypothalamus can kick into overdrive to try and cool you down – cue hot flushes and night sweats. 

Quercetin is a powerful plant nutrient found in a range of fruits, vegetables and wholegrains. It is from the flavonoid family of phytonutrients; colourful plant pigments that help to protect the plant – and then convey the same benefits to humans when we eat them.

Fibre is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t break down or digest, and it passes through the digestive tract relatively intact. Although it is not necessarily used as a fuel source for energy and repair in the body, it is essential for health.

Living in the UK, we at Cytoplan are grateful to be able to drink water straight from the tap, which, for many areas of the world, is a luxury. We know that our water is tested to ensure a certain standard, and because it is readily available from the tap, this may mean that many people might not think too much about the standard and quality of the water they are drinking, cooking, and bathing in. However, some people prefer to filter their water, whether that be for taste or concerns about the levels of contaminants that remain in tap water. 

When you’re heading off on your travels, whether it’s adventure-packed exploration, or a relaxing beach resort break, the last thing you want is to be feeling under par. Keeping up with your supplement regime is one of the best ways to support your health and wellbeing while you’re travelling – so it’s great to know that, yes, you can take your supplements on a plane in the UK. 

Carotenoids are a class of more than 750 naturally occurring phytonutrients, synthesised by plants, algae and some fungi and bacteria. Carotenoids all play a protective role against oxidative damage and help to support our natural antioxidant defence system, which can help to protect against a range of chronic illnesses

Histamine is a natural chemical that is found in certain foods and occurs naturally in the body. It’s an integral part of our immune response and plays a role in inflammation, but also supports digestive function, brain and nervous system health and circulation. At appropriate levels, histamine is essential for your body to perform optimally, but issues can arise when histamine is released in excess. 

Although it is typically associated with male physiology, the hormone testosterone plays an important, though often overlooked role in female health.  Testosterone, which is produced by the ovaries and the adrenal glands, begins to decline very slowly from a woman’s 20s or 30s. The level of testosterone in women in their 60s is around half that seen in women around 30 years of age.