Probiotics in the obese

Probiotics in the obese

A new analysis has suggested that probiotics may have a role to play in helping obese people lose weight. Earlier studies have reported the effects of prebiotics and synbiotics supplementation in lipid profile and glucose homeostasis, but an analysis of clinical...
Evergreen gives back

Evergreen gives back

Health store favourite Evergreen did its bit to support breast cancer research with a night of indulgence. As part of Evergreen Health Stores Go Pink for Breast Cancer Research initiative in support of The National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), the Natural...
Research confirms further uses for Pycnogenol

Research confirms further uses for Pycnogenol

The results of a new trial have revealed that the supplement, Pycnogenol, could help those with inner ear disorders. A new study, published in the journal Minerva Medica, has found that this natural pine bark extract significantly improves inner ear-related ailments....
Fertility trial offers couples hope

Fertility trial offers couples hope

A study has been taking place using a brand new product that may help couples with fertility issues. A couple from Kilkenny has begun a 90-day fertility study using pre-Conceive. This follows pre-study testing of an initial 12 couples, which showed chronic...
Calls to halt tax on health

Calls to halt tax on health

Health stores across Ireland have joined calls for the Government to ditch plans to tax health supplements. Led by the Irish Association of Health Stores (IAHS), retailers have highlighted threats from the Irish Revenue to introduce a policy which would mean that...