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items: Best ashwagandha supplements UK, tried and tested by experts
items: The carnivore in your life needs to read this… 7 reasons why beans beat red meat
items: What to eat and what to avoid to preserve your gut health through the festive season
items: Best supplements for sleep 2025 UK, tested and reviewed by experts
items: Wonder cure or waste of money? The truth about CBD

Best ashwagandha supplements UK, tried and tested by experts
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date: 2026-02-09T13:04:10.000Z
creator: Imogen Hope
subject: Reviews
subject: Wellbeing
description: Our expert nutritionists have put ashwagandha supplements through their paces to find out whether they can really help with anxiety, sleep, stress and more
encoded: Whether you're looking for a deeper, more restful night's sleep, or want better concentration while working or studying, you may be turning to health supplements. Ashwagandha is a herb that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years due to its reputation for benefitting overall wellbeing. Benefits can include relaxation and calm, a more balanced mood and improved sleep as well as a boosted attention span and greater memory retention. We've put ashwagandha supplements to the test to help you cut through the noise and find the right one for you. Read on for our top picks. Jump to: Best ashwagandha supplements at a glance Best ashwagandha supplements to buy 2026 What does ashwagandha do? What form of ashwagandha is most effective? How we test ashwagandha supplements Best ashwagandha supplements at a glance Best ashwagandha tablet: WeightWorld Ashwagandha KSM-66, £9.99 Best ashwagandha capsule: Vitabright Ashwagandha Premium, £19.99 Best ashwagandha supplement for travel: Together Health Organic Ashwagandha, £11.99 Best ashwagandha liquid sachet: Zooki Ashwagandha Liquid Sachets, £29.99 Best ashwagandha supplement with magnesium: Wild Nutrition KSM-66 Ashwagandha Plus, £26 Best everyday ashwagandha supplement: Vitabiotics Ultra Ashwagandha, £14.95 Best ashwagandha and mushroom supplement: Feel Ashwagandha + Mushroom complex, £37.40 Best ashwagandha supplements to buy 2026 WeightWorld Ashwagandha KSM-66 Available from WeightWorld (£9.99), Amazon (£9.98) Best ashwagandha tablet Star rating: 5/5 Another supplement that delivers a high dose – these tablets each contain 1500mg of ashwagandha. The source is KSM-66, which is a highly concentrated extract that has been extensively researched for its health benefits. We were impressed to find that this bottle contains a six-month supply of tablets, bringing the daily cost down to 7p, and we found the compact capsule size made it easy to take. Available from: WeightWorld (£9.99) Amazon (£9.98) Vitabright Ashwagand…

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The carnivore in your life needs to read this… 7 reasons why beans beat red meat
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date: 2026-01-07T15:13:23.000Z
creator: Jo Williams
subject: Guides
subject: Wellbeing
subject: Beans
subject: Premium wellbeing
description: A nutritionist reveals why your high-protein diet might not be the right approach to better health
encoded: For more wellbeing guides, discover our 10 ways to boost energy, 12 fitness habits to kickstart a reset, a health expert's guide to serotonin, 10 gut health foods and how to eat 30 plants a week. I’ve always felt that beans are underrated, but the more I learn about nutrition (and what the science actually says), the clearer it is that beans are one of the most underrated ‘superfoods’ on the planet, especially when compared to red meat. While red meat is often celebrated as the ultimate protein, forming the core of the Carnivore diet, beans quietly win on every front in a head-to-head match with red meat. They pack a powerful punch in nutrition, sustainability, cost and health benefits. Read on to find out how and why beans consistently win over red meat. How much should I eat? The WHO suggests limiting intake of red and processed meat to no more than ~70g per day. This message is consistent with the NHS and other health bodies. The World Cancer Research Fund suggests 350-500g cooked red meat per week (about three portions) as a maximum. Conversely, there isn’t a strict upper limit for beans and legumes. Instead, the guidance focuses on including more beans and pulses regularly as part of a balanced diet, even daily (aiming for ½ cup cooked beans/pulses as part of your protein intake). This reflects their health and sustainability benefits. The only adjustment to be mindful of is that they can affect digestion, causing extra flatulence as the fibres are broken down. To avoid any discomfort, increase the quantity slowly, especially if you’re not used to eating beans at all. 7 reasons why beans are better for you than red meat 1. Beans will help you live longer Populations in the so-called ‘blue zones’ – places with exceptionally long average lifespans, like Okinawa and Sardinia – eat beans daily, favouring them over red meat. Researchers have found that each 20g increase in daily legume intake is associated with a lower risk of death in older adults. Red meat, on the…

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What to eat and what to avoid to preserve your gut health through the festive season
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date: 2025-12-18T11:56:39.000Z
creator: Jo Williams
subject: Wellbeing
subject: gut health
subject: health spotlight
description: Because nothing spoils a party like a bad stomach
encoded: Read 7 of the worst things I've eaten in the name of health in 2025, discover winter comfort food recipes, and best recipes for a healthy gut. Plus, find out some of the best spots for winter sun. The festive season goes hand in hand with indulgence – meals out, mince pies and celebratory drinks. While these traditions bring joy and taste delicious, they can also wreak havoc on your digestive system. From indigestion and constipation to an imbalanced gut microbiome, holiday habits often challenge our gut health. The good news? With mindful choices, you can enjoy the festivities without discomfort. Here’s a nutritionist’s guide to what to eat and what to avoid to keep your gut happy this Christmas. Why gut health matters Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms – collectively known as the gut microbiome – that play a vital role in digestion, immunity and even mood regulation. When balanced, these microbes help break down food, produce essential vitamins and protect against harmful bugs. However, festive food habits like overeating, excess sugar and alcohol can disrupt this delicate balance, leading to bloating, constipation and fatigue. Around 70% of your immune system lives in the gut. At a time when colds and flu are circulating, and when you may be short on sleep or under stress, a balanced gut can help strengthen your defences. A thriving gut microbiome supports steady energy levels and balanced moods. Disrupting that ecosystem with excessive alcohol, rich foods or irregular eating can make you feel tired, heavy and sluggish. The challenge of festive feasting Big celebrations can be particularly tricky as we often eat different foods at different times from our usual routine. This can overwhelm the digestive system, slow gastric emptying and cause bloating or discomfort. Sudden changes in diet, such as switching from balanced meals to rich, high-fat foods can upset the delicate balance of bugs in the gut, reducing beneficial bacteria and increasing the ris…

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Best supplements for sleep 2025 UK, tested and reviewed by experts
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date: 2025-05-20T09:16:21.000Z
creator: Imogen Hope
subject: Reviews
subject: Wellbeing
description: Find the right sleep supplement for you with our list of tried and tested products
encoded: When it comes to our health, sleep is an important element. It's when our bodies do most of their recovery and renewal, and broken or interrupted sleep can lead to changes in mood and impact our ability to concentrate. If you are struggling to get to sleep or find yourself waking often in the night, taking a herbal or nutritional supplement could be helpful, as certain botanicals and minerals have been found to help sleep. You can find more information below on which ingredients could help reduce anxiety, ease tension or help your body achieve restful sleep by aligning with its natural circadian rhythm. Read on for our guide to the best sleep supplements, tried, tested and reviewed by a nutritionist and our expert team. Looking for more ways to get a good nights sleep? Read our guide to the best magnesium supplements for sleep. Jump to: Best sleep supplements at a glance Best sleep supplement to buy 2025 What are the best botanicals or minerals for sleep? How to take a sleep supplement How we test sleep supplements Best sleep supplements at a glance Best capsule sleep supplement: Nutravita Natural Night Complex, £12 Best tablet sleep supplement: Healthspan Night Time 5-HTP, £18.39 Best sleep supplement for travel: Together Health Night Time, £11.89 Best everyday sleep supplement: Vitl Sleep Sweet, £9.99 Best powder sleep supplement: Ancient + Brave True Nightcap, £25.60 Best sleep supplement for your evening routine: BioCare Sleep NutriPowder, £31.29 Best gummy sleep supplement: Nutrigums Night Time Complex, £14.99 Best sleep supplement to buy 2025 Nutravita Natural Night Complex Available from Amazon (£12), Superdrug (£17.99) Best capsule sleep supplement Star rating: 5/5 If you're looking for an affordable sleep supplement in capsule form, this could be a good option. This was one of the easiest supplements in this list to take as the daily amount is just one flavourless capsule, plus the price works out to 16p per day, the most affordable that we tested. Each cap…

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Wonder cure or waste of money? The truth about CBD
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date: 2025-04-30T14:12:42.000Z
creator: Jo Williams
subject: Wellbeing
description: Is the CBD in your moisturiser, your herbal tea or your wellness gummy going to make any difference to you? Our expert has looked at the research…
encoded: Read more about popular and trending supplements, how to sleep better, and which magnesium supplements might be able to help you. You can now find canniboidal (CBD) – an extract from the cannabis plant – in a wide range of products, from dry shampoo to dog food. The health claims are broad and include relieving pain and inflammation, reducing anxiety and stress, improving skin conditions and promoting healthier, happier pets. CBD is big business with around 14 per cent of Americans stating they use CBD products, mainly for pain relief, and a YouGov poll of UK adults showing a quarter would consider using products containing CBD. Sales of CBD soared in the UK during the pandemic, and by 2022 the UK became the second biggest consumer of CBD products, second only to the huge US market. So is it worth it, or is it just a waste of money? Is CBD marijuana? No, CBD is not the same as marijuana although they are both derived from the cannabis plant. CBD is a non-intoxicating compound that doesn’t give the ‘high’ typically associated with marijuana. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive compound responsible for producing the ‘high’. How many products now include CBD?! The wide variety of products is part of the appeal; there is a CBD product for nearly everyone. There is even an activewear brand who have infused their sports clothing with CBD as a preventative measure against workout-induced muscle pain. Whether it’s wellness, therapeutic relief or general relaxation, CBD supposedly has you covered. Oils and tinctures: CBD oil is the most commonly sold CBD product in the UK. It is promoted as helping with pain, anxiety, sleep and addiction. Typical dosage range is 5-50mg per serving/dropper. Oils and tinctures are taken directly under the tongue so are easy to administer and absorb. Capsules and soft gels: if you’re looking for simplicity and want to avoid the earthy taste of the oil, then capsules might be the best option. There’s no mess, either. Typical dosage is…

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