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The Importance of Vitamin C Supplements Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it is carried to the body's tissues but not stored in the body, unlike fat-soluble vitamins that are stored in the body's fatty tissue. Therefore, it's essential to get enough Vitamin C daily to maintain proper bodily functions. Vitamin C plays many roles in the body and is linked to several health benefits, including supporting the immune system. Studies show that taking Vitamin C supplements can boost your blood antioxidant levels by up to 30%. Antioxidants are compounds that help prevent cell damage caused by free...

Sona Irish Vitamins ‘Golden Ticket’ winner announced in campaign to support sick children and their families through Children’s Health Foundation. Back in October, Sona Irish Vitamins hid a golden ticket in the packaging of one of their children’s vitamins ranges. Congratulations to the lucky winner from Dublin, who unwrapped the Sona Golden Ticket and won a tremendous €1,000 in cash, just in time for Christmas! The Golden Ticket was hidden inside a Sona Pro10Biotic and purchased at Boots, Blanchardstown. But that’s not all; when the golden ticket was found, Sona donated an incredible €30,000 to Children’s Health Foundation in support...

The health benefits we derive from supplementing with Probiotics is gaining more support among the average consumer due to the increasing scientific evidence proving the key role they play in maintaining and enhancing our health. Probiotics are ‘good’ bacteria and/or yeasts that naturally live in our body. You constantly have both good and bad bacteria in your body. An infection, is when bad bacteria take over, knocking your system out of balance. Beneficial bacteria help eliminate extra bad bacteria, returning the balance. Probiotic-supplements are a way to add beneficial bacteria to your body. Common probiotic bacteria include lactobacillus Acidophilus and...

It’s that time of year again when everyone seems to be coming down with a cold or the flu. You do everything you can to keep your children’s health, healthy, but sometimes they still get sick. Even if you are careful about hand-washing and keeping your home clean, there are some things that just can’t be avoided – like exposure to adults or other children. A daily probiotic supplement can help support your child’s immune system and provide better overall health. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that line the gut and support digestion, absorption of nutrients, and production of vitamins. What...