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Read the latest blog posts from Beeline Healthcare about health, nutrition and dietary supplements.
Folic Acid Benefits
Folic acid is the man-made synthetic form of folate, also called vitamin B9. It reduces the risk of common birth defects as well as having benefits for red blood cells, depression and heart disease. Folic Acid sources include certain foods and dietary supplements.
CoEnzyme Q10
The benefits of Coenzyme Q10 include converting food into energy and supporting heart health. CoQ10 is an antioxidant that helps prevent damage caused by free radicals. It is required by cells around the body for energy, growth and protection. Find out the key sources and benefits of this essential antioxidant.
Electrolytes
The benefits of electrolytes include providing nutrients for the body to function properly, controlling fluid balance, keeping hydrated, supporting muscles, exercise performance and recovery, assisting energy release, and regulating pH acid levels. Find out the types, sources and benefits of electrolytes, along with the symptoms of electrolyte imbalance.
Magnesium Benefits
22 benefits and sources of Magnesium. It plays a vital role in many bodily functions, while also supporting other minerals to work effectively. Magnesium helps our bones, muscles, energy levels, teeth, the nervous system and the heart.
Iron
Iron is an essential mineral that is vital for producing red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. It helps combat fatigue while supporting cognitive function, the immune system, physical performance and development of the body. A lack of iron results in tiredness and can lead to iron deficiency anemia.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. The benefits of vitamin D include healthy bones, teeth, muscles and a properly functioning immune system. Sources include sunlight, food and supplements.
Vitamin B Benefits and Types
What are Vitamin B benefits and types? Vitamin B includes eight B vitamins. They support energy, metabolism, the nervous system, performance, digestion, the immune system and health.
Vitamin D Dosage
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have published recommendations on the optimal intake of vitamin D for people in Ireland by age group. FSAI recommend vitamin D supplements for everyone in Ireland.
Cold and Flu Vitamins
The flu, common cold and RSV viruses are contagious respiratory infections. There are subtle differences in the symptoms and treatments for each virus. Discover the best vitamins for cold and flu to boost your immune system and combat infections.
Apple Cider Vinegar
The benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar include supporting the immune system, brain health, detox, skin, hair and blood sugar levels. Discover what is Apple Cider Vinegar good for, supplements, dosage and what studies say about ACV for weight loss.
Calcium
Calcium is essential for good health and many bodily functions. The benefits of calcium include supporting healthy bones, teeth, muscles, the nervous system, cardiovascular function and preventing osteoporosis. Calcium deficiency is common in Ireland. Sources include food, drinks and dietary supplements.
Best Vitamins Brand
Beeline Healthcare is the Number 1 Vitamins and Minerals brand in Ireland in the Checkout Ireland Magazine Top 100 Brands 2022
Back to School
Kids, teens and parents need all the support they can get at this busy time of the year. Beeline kids and teen formulas help ensure your children get the vitamins and nutrients they need!
Glucosamine Benefits
Glucosamine is naturally occurring in our bodies. Find out the types and sources. Glucosamine benefits include supporting healthy joints, bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Turmeric Benefits
Turmeric is a spice with nutritional and medicinal health benefits. It is both an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant that helps repair and protect the body. It supports healthy bones and joints, inflammation, arthritis, cognitive function, cardiovascular health, digestion, mood and helps protect the body from free radicals. Turmeric sources include certain foods, drinks and dietary supplements.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for good health. It is a key antioxidant that helps the body fight infection and form collagen. The benefits of vitamin C supplements include healthy bones, teeth, muscles and a properly functioning immune system. It can reduce stress, improve mood and may help prevent illness. Signs of deficiency include bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue and a depressed mood. The key sources of the vitamin include food and supplements.
Vitamin D Deficiency and Coronavirus Severity
Studies show the impact of vitamin D on coronavirus with new data from Israel. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with coronavirus severity.
Vegan Diet Nutrition
A vegan diet can be healthy and nutritious with advantages and disadvantages. Health experts warn of potential health repercussions from eating a vegan diet that does not fulfill your nutritional requirements, especially for children and teens. Find out the risks of a vegan diet as well as tips for a healthy plant-based diet.
Zinc Benefits
Zinc is an essential mineral. The benefits of zinc include providing nutrients to support a healthy immune system, good metabolism, reducing inflammation, enzyme reactions, fighting infections, collagen synthesis and digesting food. Zinc sources include certain foods and dietary zinc supplements.
Post Lockdown Health Survey
Covid-19 has influenced a healthier lifestyle in Ireland. Survey highlights the importance of food supplements for our health post-lockdown, and that people are consciously choosing healthier foods. Most adults in Ireland say they are not getting enough vitamins and nutrients through their diet alone.
Teenage Nutrition and Vitamin Deficiency
National survey highlights that Irish teens are not consuming enough fibre, fruit, vegetables, calcium, iron, folate, riboflavin or vitamins A, B, C and D.
Multivitamin Benefits
The benefits of multivitamins are their contribution to better overall health, nutrition and feeling better.
Vitamin K Covid-19
New study shows links between low levels of vitamin K and the severity of covid-19.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K plays an essential role in regulating blood clotting. It also contributes to healthy bones and cardiovascular health. Vitamin K2 works synergistically with vitamin D to provide enhanced coronavirus outcomes.
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent across the population of Ireland. The Oireachtas have recommended that every adult should take vitamin D supplements.
Vitamin D Reduces the Severity of Covid-19
Vitamin D can reduces the severity of Covid-19. Adequate levels of vitamin D are needed to fight infection.
Iron Deficiency and Vaccine Efficacy
A recent study has highlighted the importance of iron for vaccine efficacy. Iron deficiency has been linked to impaired immunity from vaccines. The study recommends iron supplementation. In a a recent video, Professor Luke O’Neill discusses how iron deficiency can decrease the efficacy of vaccines.
Vitamin D Advice Over 65s
The Department of Health have issued new advice recommending daily vitamin D supplements for people aged 65 years and older
Nutrition and Supplements Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted that nutrition and immune support are vital for fighting infection and viruses. Health professionals have recommended adding supplements to the diet including vitamin D, vitamin C and zinc.
Vitamin C Muscle Mass
New research indicates vitamin C could help improve muscle mass in the over 50s.
Covid Tracker App
Coronavirus – The HSE Covid 19 Tracker App in IrelandCOVID Tracker is the Health Service Executive contact tracing mobile app.Today in a significant development in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive...
Coronavirus – The Importance of Vitamin D Supplement
Coronavirus and The Importance of Vitamin DTrinity College Dublin scientists recommend the use of vitamin D during the Coronavirus pandemic. In the Irish Medical Journal, Trinity College Dublin scientists recommend the use of vitamin D supplements in helping to...
The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D - The Sunshine VitaminVitamin D is essential for general good health. It is synthesised in the skin upon exposure to sunlight.With poor quality sunlight in winter months in Ireland and Western Europe and sunscreen use in the summer months, our ability to...
Pep in your step
For a pep in your step Vitality from Beeline contains Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin D to help reduce fatigue and contribute to improved performance.Iron Organic Iron is absorbed quickly and is gentle on stomach. A lack of iron can cause Iron...
Tips for healthy vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian diet
Tips for a Healthy Vegetarian, Vegan or Flexitarian Diet9% of the Irish population are now Vegetarians and 3% are VegansThere is a very strong movement in Ireland towards Vegetarianism with Bord Bia estimating that 9% of the population are now Vegetarians and 3%...
Tackling Colds and Flu
Tackling Colds & FluAs the colder days emerge, we begin to fear the possibility of catching a dreaded cold or flu, there always seems to be someone sniffling threatening us with their germs.Colds and flus are viral and generally must run their course. Both have...