Author – Phoebe Chan – BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Human Health As a busy practitioner, we understand that managing supplement recommendations, client communication and repeat purchases can quickly become time-consuming. The YourHealthBasket Practitioner Portal has been designed to simplify these processes, helping you create personalised protocols, manage clients and share supplement recommendation – all without … Read more
WE NEED YOUR HELP Since we launched our new website, we have been slowly adding more features and functionality to better serve our customers. Now we would like to hear from you about what you would like to see on our site and what we can do to promote a positive, helpful, progressive practitioner community … Read more
Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, ubidecarenone, ubiquinol and at times abbreviated to CoQ10 or Q10 is a coenzyme that is present in the bodies of most animals. It is the only antioxidant that humans synthesise in the body. CoQ10 is a fat-soluble substance which resembles a vitamin and is present in most eukaryotic cells, … Read more
Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by some plants. It is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and also a member of the ginger family. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal preparation, a preservative and colouring agent in foods. Curcumin has a polyphenolic molecular structure similar to other … Read more
YourHealthBasket stock a wide range of liposomal supplements, but what are liposomes and how do they help in nutrient delivery? Read on to find out more… What is a liposome? The word liposome is derived from two Greek words lipos and soma, translating into fat and body, respectively. Liposomes are lipid-based vesicles and consist of … Read more
What is Glutathione? Coined “The Mother of all Antioxidants” and the “Master Cell Protector,” some say glutathione is the most important molecule in your body that you have never even heard of, so what is it and what does it do? Discovered in 1888, Glutathione (GSH) is an important antioxidant in plants, animals, fungi, and … Read more
Resveratrol is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol, and a phytoalexin, produced naturally by several plants in response to injury or when the plant is under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. It has been detected in more than 70 plant species worldwide, including grapes, peanuts, berries, and pines. Fresh grape skin contains about … Read more
