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Feeling tired? Struggling to get through the day? You’re not alone. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints we hear, and it can have a huge impact on your quality of life. There are many different reasons why you might be feeling tired, from lack of sleep to stress to nutrient deficiencies. But two … Read more

If you’re a woman, you might not have considered taking creatine. After all, creatine is usually marketed at men who want to build muscle and get stronger. But creatine isn’t just for bulking up – and it’s definitely not just for men. Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world. And it … Read more

Energy crisis? Why creatine and magnesium are a great tag-team Energy, do you know her? If you’re struggling to keep up with work, kids, mental health, your energy crisis might not be as expensive a fix as you think. No, you don’t need a PA (wouldn’t that be nice?). Here’s the science behind your energy … Read more

Morning, noon or night? When should you take creatine Taking creatine is not as straightforward as blasting a Berocca because someone in the office had one on their desk. If you’re sold on the benefits (more energy, please), found the right one (ours? Good), but are now freaking out about the bloat-vom horror stories the … Read more

It’s not all about the gym, bro. Men may have been the first in line to take creatine, but the research suggests that it’s women who actually need it more. We have 70%-80% lower creatine stores than men, likely because we generally eat less meat, the main dietary source of creatine. The common myth that … Read more

Your bones and the menopause, spoiler: this is not a love story Your bones are arguably one of the most important foundations of your body’s health, yet because they’re hidden away, we tend to ghost them a little (lol). As we age and produce less oestrogen, especially during and after menopause, our bone density naturally … Read more

1. It’s time to rein in peri Perimenopause unlocks a whole new set of symptoms. From the obvious (hot flushes) to the discreet (brain fog, memory glitches), to the discreetly obvious (vaginal dryness). For many women, it feels like chaos. We turned to Phoebe Liebling for a fresh perspective. Phoebe hit perimenopause at 22, triggered … Read more

Honestly, choosing collagen is more about knowing what you need than Googling yourself into oblivion searching for the mythical “GOAT” of collagen. Here’s everything we’ve learned to help you choose yours. FYI: If you’re asking questions like what is collagen, what am I buying or how do I take collagen? Follow those links for the … Read more

If you’re often the first of your friends to commence the sad, sorry slew of WhatsApp cancellations, and your memberships (plural) sit like a leaden weight on your Direct Debit list, you might be low in magnesium, not strength of will. Yes, the same mineral that can soften your mood for rest might also help … Read more

So what’s the craic with magnesium, then? Is it all about sleep? No. Magnesium is not a sleeping pill. The research shows it’s genuinely much more useful than that. A Swiss Army knife analogy could be helpful here, as magnesium is a multi-tasking mineral, working in different ways depending on the task. Magnesium fuels your … Read more

For anyone who can’t remember the last time they had 7 seconds to breathe, let alone consider whether it’s coming from their belly, for those juggling the emotional soup of caring for ageing family members while diarising to infinity the commitments of the school PTA calendar. Parents with exam teens and sensitive souls at home … Read more