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Believe it or not, caffeine is the world’s most popular drug. In the UK we drink 120 million cups if tea per day and 90 million cups of coffee a day. And that is before everyone was locked down and working from home. Caffeine can be mood boosting, improve alertness, aid concentration and can even be useful pre exercise to get us get that heart rate going. 

Vitamin D is a vitamin of many talents. Vitamin D keeps us going in many ways. Along with calcium, Vitamin D helps us build and maintain healthy bones which becomes increasingly important as we get older. As well as keeping our bones well supported, it is also vital for a healthy immune system and a key component of brain health having been shown to help symptoms of low mood and anxiety.* 

Noggin Nugget- Food sources of B vitamins. Noggin HQ are a big fan of B vitamins. As food sources are the best way to get the nutrients we need here is a reminder of where you can stock up on those Bs:

Bite size brain facts to help us understand what we can do to help our amazing brains. Serotonin is a so called neuro transmitter- a chemical that helps brain cells communicate. Serotonin is involved in regulating mood, sleep anxiety and appetite. Balanced serotonin levels help our mood, our digestion and help us sleep. 

You know that feeling you get when you are about to do something you are worried about? Maybe a difficult conversation with a friend or family member, maybe a presentation at work or let’s be honest- right now, turning on the news?

Noggin vitamin and mineral supplements contain Glutathione. Why have we selected this ingredient? Well, Glutathione is known as a master anti oxidant and has many important functions within our bodies. Glutathione ( gloo-ta-thy-own) is an important antioxidant that is primarily made by the body, but is also found in dietary sources. Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in cells and it is comprised largely of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and cysteine.

Bite sized information on our favourite nutrients

Noggin vitamins and minerals supplements contain a multivitamin and mineral complex, including all 8 forms of vitamin B, to help support energy levels and your immune system. 

We now know that more than half of your body is not human! Human cells make up only 43% of the body’s total cell count. The rest make up the body’s microbiome and is made up of bacteria, viruses, fungi and archaea (similar to bacteria). This means that you’re more microbe than you are human.

It’s not always easy to pack your diet with body-boosting vitamins and minerals throughout the day, so multi-vitamin supplements can help give your brain, eyes and body the nutrition it needs. Healthy eyes rely on a number of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to stay healthy.

Food and our immune system- fact or fiction? No miracle cures BUT can certain foods make any difference you your immune response to coughs and colds? Berries- Berries have been found to have some cough and cold fighting abilities Why? They contain compounds ( known as flav-en-oids) with anti oxidants which are anti inflammatory. Any evidence? Yes- a study in New Zealand showed that adults could be up to 1/3 more protected from the common cold if they consumed flavonoid rich foods including black currants and elderberries.