by Katherine Reardon | Apr 21, 2020 | Blackcurrant
New Zealand Blackcurrants are being regarded in the UK as a ‘superfood’ and for good reason. A recent dose response study by Cook et al. (2016) at the University of Chichester has shown that blackcurrants are beneficial for athletes’ cardiovascular health,...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 21, 2020 | Blackcurrant
A new study has found that New Zealand Blackcurrant extract can boost exercise-induced cardiovascular function and lower blood pressure during 30 minutes of brisk walking. The new findings also confirm the berry is more effective with longer use. The University of...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 21, 2020 | Calcium
Calcium is fundamental to keeping your bones strong, especially as we age. Here are some ways to support your bone strength and promote calcium absorption; Exercise. Weight-bearing exercise includes any activity that pits you against gravity: not just lifting...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 21, 2020 | Kiwifruit
By now, it’s a familiar fact: Humans have more bacterial cells — a lot more — than human cells. Bacteria live on the skin, in the nose and ears, and, most of all, in the gut. Until recently, if most people thought about those bacteria at all, we tended to think of...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 21, 2020 | Kiwifruit
Eating kiwifruit could boost your beneficial gut bacteria and thus your health, according to findings from a new study by New Zealand scientists. The researchers looked into whether kiwifruit could be used as prebiotics - foods that are used to help people recover...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 20, 2020 | Greenshell Mussel
Could mussels be the answer to sore muscles? A research project called "Musselling Up 2.0" is hoping to find out. The research is continuing the work of a previous study, which found that Greenshell™ mussels were beneficial for knee joint health in...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 9, 2020 | Greenshell Mussel
Greenshell™ mussels, sometimes known as Green Lipped mussels, are a type of mussel native to New Zealand. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory and joint-protecting properties. Evidence suggests that it might be of some use to people...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 8, 2020 | Blackcurrant
Blackcurrants are the star ingredient of one of our most popular products, AiOra Vascular + VISION – 100% Blackcurrant Antioxidant. Each capsule is packed with the benefits of around 60 Blackcurrants. But aside from being delicious, what exactly are the benefits of...
