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By now we all know the importance of vitamin C. It is important for immune health, it helps with the normal functioning of the nervous system, collagen formation relies heavily on adequate levels, it contributes to our psychological functioning, and it is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to protect our cells from oxidative stress. However, a lot of vitamin C products on the market can be quite difficult to absorb and the excess is excreted through the urine leaving the body in short supply of the vital nutrient.

Cork-based food supplement business SOMEGA has just launched a new food supplement, SOMEGA Liposomal Vitamin C. SOMEGA was co-founded by husband and wife team, Mark Clifford and Dr Paula Gaynor who, between them, have more than 30 years of nutrition and food science expertise. According to Gaynor: “At SOMEGA, we work hard to produce premium food supplements that make a positive difference to people’s lives.”

As we come out of lockdown, beginning to mix and mingle with other human beings, albeit at a safe distance, our immune system is going to need to be stronger than ever.

EverActive C&E is a high strength vitamin C (15%) and E serum that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while revitalising the skin. Vitamin C, in its only bioactive form L-ascorbic acid, is featured using the highest grade of vitamin C available called USP.

With the days getting shorter, we are less exposed to sunlight. As a result, our bodies will produce less vitamin D. Our bodies use ultraviolet B (UVB) absorbed by the skin to make vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).

Nature’s Plus Source of Life Gold is no ordinary multivitamin. It is the ultimate whole food, whole body supplement delivering over 200 nutrients, including 120 food sources, 20 vitamins and minerals, 40 antioxidants and much more.

Coughing, sneezing, and moaning... does that sound like anyone around you these days? Not forgetting sore throats, chest infections, bunged up heads, and stuffy noses. OK, so just about everyone and their cat is sick at the moment. Besides increasing our vitamin C, is there anything else we can do about it? Thankfully, yes! With good nutrition and by choosing the right foods at the right time, we can speed up the recovery from infection and better yet, prevent recurrence next year.

If you are looking for a vegetable that offers a great nutritional boost, then look no further than beetroot.

This is a great time of year for delicious, healthy, beetroot.

Ultan Molloy, MPSI, HealthWest Community Pharmacy gives some advice on taking natural remedies.