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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:

How we sleep. A Study Adults Sleep Patterns across 12 countries confirmed that most of us do not get enough sleep* On average 6.8 hours on a weeknight, 7.8 hours on a week end- both below the recommended 8 hours 

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. 

We LOVE reading at Noggin HQ. With so much choice and (ahem) time on our hands at the moment there has never been a better time to get stuck in to reading. Whether you are a speed reader or can only manage a couple pf pages a day reading is a great brain healthy habit for all ages.

We are offering the opportunity to try both of our products for £12.99 including P+P. We’re calling it BOGADOF,  that means buy one get a different one free, for a limited time only.

Being Grateful for what we have helps support our mental health. And at the moment, we all need all the help we can get. The fear and uncertainty that surrounds our daily lives at present is challenging for everyone, and even more challenging if you already suffer with anxiety or conditions that affect your mental health.

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.

t’s a no brainer that coffee or caffeine before bed can be a sleep disrupter. But did your know that  certain foods can be helpful to our sleep? Melatonin is a hormone that is released in larger amounts as we get closer to bed time, the peak usually in the early evening to prep is for sleep at night time.

Ways to keep our brains ticking; learn new words, get creative, doodle & sing.