The antioxidant benefits of cocoa are well documented, but did you know that these compounds can help dilate the blood vessels. Researchers are now researching if supplements of these compounds can help reduce high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. The pill may provide a more natural option [...]

Supplements which improve the health of our hair, skin and nails are now commonplace – but they may have given way to a new breed of oral cosmetics. American company P.L.Thomas is introducing a ceramide-containing moisturising ingredient to the US market. The ingredient, called Lipowheat, can help improve skin hydration when taken topically or orally, [...]