AuthorLaura Cavender

Laura is the Senior Health and Wellness Editor at Trustworthy Reviews. With over 7 of years of experience working in research and development, and having a personal interest in health and nutrition, she is well versed in natural health topics. Laura provides our readers with well-researched and informative articles to guide them on their health and wellness journeys.

Product Review: Jointace® Max by Vitabiotics

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Trustworthy Reviews take a closer look at Jointace® Max – one of the UK’s best-selling joint supplements. But does it really deliver?  Image: Vitabiotics The Company Vitabiotics are without doubt one of the UK’s leading vitamin manufacturers – operating for an impressive 45 years. It’s likely that you’ve seen their plethora of products on the shelves of Boots and...

Product Review: Nature’s Garden Turmeric

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An in-depth review of Nature’s Garden Turmeric.  Image: Holland & Barrett Turmeric may be known as a spice that adds a unique flavour and bright yellow colour to curries. Turmeric is a “super botanical”, which is native to South Asia, and has been used as a natural health and wellness remedy for thousands of years.  Studies have revealed that the root of the turmeric plant contains...

Product Review: Seven Seas Joint Care Supplex and Turmeric

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We took an in-depth look at one of the UK’s most popular joint supplements: Seven Seas Joint Care Supplex and Turmeric. Turmeric is known as a “miracle” natural ingredient for health and wellness. Although it is better known as a flavourful yellow cooking spice, it also has numerous health benefits when taken on a daily basis.  In recent years, scientists and doctors have conducted many...

Supplements That Can Help You Control Your Blood Sugar

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High blood pressure can affect a variety of different people but is a common problem for those with diabetes. Those in medical research are assessing the benefits of supplements that can help control blood sugar, the studies being of particular value for those with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Supplements are said to help lower blood sugar, and while they’re unlikely to replace medication...

Keeping Your Teeth Healthy For As Long As Possible In Your Senior Years

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It is a common misconception that old age and the loss of teeth come hand in hand. While long-term mismanagement of our teeth can lead to dental problems in later life, it’s not true that losing teeth is a normal component of getting older. Dental conditions can become more common in elderly people, but if looked after properly, there is no cause for losing teeth in our senior years. Our teeth...

Is Your Gut Causing You to Be in A Bad Mood?

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Most of us will have experienced a queasy sensation or nauseous feeling in our stomachs when feeling worried, nervous or upset due to a stressful situation, and it’s this link between our gut and our emotional state that is currently gaining interest in the medical community. While doctors have, for many years, prescribed antidepressants and psychotropic medication for mood disorders such as...

How To Keep Your Memory Sharp As You Age

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Growing older can lead to some noticeable changes in the strength of our memory. These changes can be small and as common as forgetting the name of someone you once knew or failing to recall why you went into a certain room. Or they can be more substantial such as taking a wrong turn on a route you know well. Forgetting things we once knew can be a frustrating and upsetting occurrence, often due...

The Best Natural Replacements for Sugar

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Whether you’re craving a syrupy snack or have a sweet tooth, sugar is a food group that many of us consume regularly within our diets. Unfortunately, as tempting as this ingredient can be, unrefined sugar can be associated with many health conditions including type 2 diabetes, cognitive impairment and obesity. There are now various natural replacements that can help reduce the amount of sugar in...

Top 8 Foods Which Contain Probiotics

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Probiotics are live microorganisms that can provide a variety of health benefits when consumed. Commonly known to improve gut and digestion health, probiotics have also been found to promote clearer skin, reduce depression and boost heart health among other benefits. While supplements are available for those with dietary restrictions, probiotics can be found naturally in many different foods...

Benefits of Taking Vitamin B12

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Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin known for its beneficial properties and essential nutrients. Though stored in the liver, the vitamin cannot be made within the body, and can instead be obtained from multiple different dietary sources, supplements and fortified foods. Known as the “painkilling vitamin”, B12 has multiple other health benefits including contributing...