6 STRENGTH GIVERS
Products to give you an inner boost
FOR A STRONGER IMMUNE SYSTEM
Colds and other viruses get into your body via the mucous membranes of your nose, eyes and mouth. But you make your own first line of defence in these areas, too – a substance called lactoferrin. The problem is, if you’re tired, stressed or run down, you don’t produce as much. Now, lactoferrin has been extracted from cow’s milk, and made into a supplement. Try Leapfrog Immune*, with zinc, vitamin C and lactoferrin, at the first sign of illness. £34.99 for 15 tablets, leapfrogremedies.com
FOR STRONGER BONES
Bone is living tissue, and needs vitamin D3, vitamin K2 and calcium, plus collagen, which forms the scaffolding of bone tissue (as well as 80% of skin). Studies have shown taking collagen along with vitamin D and calcium can enhance its supportive effect on bone metabolism. Great Lakes Collagen Hydrolysate* is easy to take because it’s not fishy like other collagen powders, so you can stir it into smoothies and even coffee. £26.99 for 40 servings
FOR STRONGER SKIN
A weak skin barrier equals dry, sensitive and/or eczema-prone skin. The usual treatment is topical but this supplement, Pellamex, gives your body the ingredients to build filaggrin, the key skin barrier protein, plus zinc, biotin and vitamins B2, B3 and E. Adults with eczema who took it for eight weeks saw a 40% improvement in their skin. £49.99 for 30 sachets, pellamex.com
FOR A STRONGER MIND
Can’t seem to shake off brain fog? Add Indi Mind powder to plant milk for a hit of nootropics – plant chemicals and herbs known to help with memory and concentration. With Lion’s mane mushroom for alertness, haskap berry as a source of antioxidants and a herb called bacopa monnieri to combat stress. £40 for 30 scoops, indisupplements.com
FOR STRONGER EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Naturopath Hannah Knight has developed a range for all the stuff we’re feeling right now. Flomacy Floral Drops are distilled from plants that work their magic on our emotions. They’re made from organic wild flower essences, foraged in Britain. Our favourite blends are Optimism, to give you hope and Worry Not, for peace of mind. Take four drops, four times a day. £28 for 30ml, flomacy.com
FOR STRONGER HAIR
Home LED masks are gaining fans for their skin-regeneration effects. Now similar technology is being used to treat hair that’s breaking and thinning. The Hairboom looks like a white motorcycle helmet and is studded inside with LEDS; studies have shown regular low level light therapy (LLLT) can stimulate the follicles and scalp circulation. Regular use can help slow and even reverse thinning caused by hormonal change, which often starts around perimenopause. You use it for 18 minutes every day. £995, novusmedicaluk.com