An independent, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study [1] carried out by Princeton ConsumerResearch Limited explored the effects of Altrient C on skin elasticity and firmness in adults aged 31–61 years over a four-month period. The findings added to the growing body of research exploring vitamin C and skin quality.

There’s nothing quite like a great summer tan for turning back time. Eyes look bright, teeth look white and skin is positively glowing. But how do you maintain that wonderful youthful glow even after the last days of summer are fading and winter is drawing in? Icy winds, central heating and stodgy comfort food are the perfect combination for dry dull skin, but don’t despair. 

The field of supplements is an ever-growing dynamic industry offering a broad range of ingredients that have established health benefits. Understandably the ingredients, quality, formula and treatment benefits are of utmost importance but these are worthless if the routes of administration, absorption and bio-availability of supplements are not effective in the body.

A recent study explores the connection between a specialized liposomal Vitamin C food supplement and measurable properties of the skin, such as firmness and elasticity.

You might have noticed that vitamin C is a common ingredient in a lot of skin care treatments. The reason for this is that this vitamin provides a very effective shield against the sun and has a number of beneficial effects on the skin. By increasing the amount of vitamin C in your diet or taking vitamin C supplements, you can enjoy these excellent benefits.

Alpha lipoic acid (otherwise known as ALA) is a powerful supplement that fights against free radical cells in your body. These are cells which have unpaired electrons – that will attack other molecules in order to achieve stability. When you they do this, it will damage the DNA of these molecules and spread disease.

The word is getting out about Abundance and Health products and they have been receiving high profile coverage in some of the top magazines and websites. The products have been used by well-known celebrities and are getting some high praise.

Many people think of scurvy as a disease that sailors used to get back in the 18h century, caused by a lack of vitamin C due to long voyages without any access to citrus fruits. However, you might be very surprised to know that scurvy is more popular in modern times that you would think.

You have read about antioxidants in countless newspaper articles, blogs and health magazines – but do you really understand what an anti-oxidant is? According to a recent study by nutritional products company MonaVie, 92% of Americans cannot give an accurate description of what an antioxidant is.

CamExpo is the only event for the complimentary, integrated and natural healthcare sector in the UK. Therapists, practitioners, students, retailers and businesses from all over the country will come to the event to learn more about the products and services offered and the current developments in the industry.

The chances are that you haven’t heard of glutathione. However, it is much more important to your health than you might realise. In fact, glutathione (also known as GSH) is so vital to your health that all of the anti-oxidants and vitamins you consume will not work without it.

LivOn Labs has recently announced that they will be rebranding their Lypo-Spheric product range for Europe. The packaging of the product will come into line with the European standards and the products, including the AGE-Blocker, GSH and the Vitamin C supplement, will take on the LivOn Labs Altrient trade mark.