Small easy-to-swallow tablet utilising an easily absorbed copper glycinate amino acid chelate. Copper is an essential trace mineral, assisting in iron metabolism and the production of healthy blood cells. It maintains collagen formation, healthy body tissues, blood vessel health, nerve conduction and haemoglobin formation and with the addition of vitamin B2, aids in tissue formation. Our new formulation contains copper in a "fully reacted" amino acid form, paired with the syn

I have been in clinical practice since 1997 as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Clinical Nutrition. I currently work in Whangaparaoa, Auckland in general practice and I specialise in all aspects of women’s health including acupuncture for infertility, IVF support, pregnancy, labour preparation, induction and postpartum care. I also see patients with a wide range of chronic condition including Cancer, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, hepatitis, a

With the increasing incidence of adrenal fatigue in the general population, we felt it was timely to take a look at an adrenal-sparing herb. In this month's issue, we investigate the diverse effects of liquorice on adrenal hormones. Liquorice has been acknowledged for its ability to raise cortisol and researchers at the Queen's Medical Research Institute in Edinburgh sought to examine the broader range of its effects on adrenal hormones. In a pilot crossover study examining l

Interclinical Laboratories is now operating in New Zealand as a standalone entity which means a whole lot of benefits for New Zealand Practitioners. We are introducing a number of innovations to make our products and services more efficient and more cost-effective, along with better support for you - our very special NZ Practitioners. Some innovations include: A dedicated NZ-based website that is exclusive to NZ Practitioners This gives you access to all Interclinical

This advanced, elemental, mineral formula contains manganese glycinate as a fully reacted amino acid chelate. This gives the advantage of an unvarying and uniform potency by maximising the manganese attached to the amino acid, helps optimising the intracelllular uptake.(1) Fully reacted chelates are less likely to interact with food in the digestive tract.(2) They form stable complexes with the chosen mineral and their absorption is not pH dependent.(3,4,5) . Manganese suppor

This advanced mineral supplement contains molybdenum as the principal mineral, supported by zinc (fully reacted amino acid chelate), plus synergistic nutrients vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and activated vitamin B6. Molybdenum is an essential component of several metalloenzymes including xanthine oxidoreductase, sulphite oxidase, aldehyde oxidase andmitochondrial amidoxime. Molybdenum plays a pivotal role in normal sulphur amino acid metabolism where it acts as a cofactor in the

Magnesium has a diverse range of benefits.This month we explore its effect on improving physical performance in healthy elderly women. Magnesium is involved in many processes that affect muscle performance including oxygen uptake, energy production and electrolyte balance. Given these multiple roles, researchers wondered whether magnesium supplementation could impact positively on a decline in physical performancecommonly associated with the aging process. In a single blinded

Withania has a long history of traditional medicine use as a tonic for improving memory and mild anxiety This month we take a look at a recent trial investigating how effective it is at improving aspects of memory. Mild cognitive impairment is frequently associated with the aging process and one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to enhance memory and concentration is Withania somnifera. To measure effectively which parts of a memory are affected by cognit

People often ask us about how to take a hair sample. We have included below the key points on how to obtain a high quality sample: 1. Wash hair with regular shampoo only, rinse thoroughly with water, do not use conditioner. Once hair is cleaned and dry cut sample. 2. If hair is treated or coloured, wait six to eight weeks and take a sample from the freshly grown untreated hair. 3. Cut hair with clean stainless steel scissors. Thinning scissors or clippers can be used on s