Health & Wellness Articles
Explore practical reading from the Emily Health & Beauty Centre.
Antioxidants and cellular defence pathways
Glutathione is the body’s master intracellular antioxidant, synthesised from amino acids cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid.
Bilberry extract and anthocyanins in ocular care
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is traditionally utilised for microvascular integrity and visual adaptation.
Biotin and Zinc: essential nutrients for hair and nails
Hair follicles and nail matrices are rapidly dividing tissues that rely on a steady supply of micro-nutrients.
Building a healthy-ageing routine
A useful routine is one that can be reviewed and adjusted as your circumstances change. Supplements should not be treated as an automatic list…
Calcium, Vitamin D3 and K2: bone health synergy
Maintaining bone mineral density requires coordinated dietary absorption and metabolic transport of calcium.
Collagen: what the evidence supports
Collagen product labels can describe different sources, serving sizes and formats. Those details should be clear before you compare a product with a research…
CoQ10 and cardiovascular vitality
Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is an essential component of the mitochondrial electron transport chain generating cellular ATP.
Do you need a multivitamin?
A multivitamin combines several nutrients, but formulations differ. Choosing one begins with understanding a need rather than seeking the longest ingredient list.
Essential fatty acids and cardiovascular balance
Balancing polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids is a core element of evidence-based heart care.
Everyday liver wellness: nutrition and hydration
The liver continuously filters circulating blood and processes metabolic byproducts through enzymatic phases.
Glucosamine and joint cartilage explained
Glucosamine is an amino sugar that serves as a building block for glycosaminoglycans in articular cartilage.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: nutrients for vision
Lutein and zeaxanthin are dietary carotenoids found concentrated in the macula of the human eye.