Mercola Advanced Nutrition
We are pleased to offer these advanced nutritional formulations from mercola.com. Each product has been specially selected because it offers valuable formulation or absorption enhancing features that are not available elsewhere on the UK market.
This is a sustainably-sourced and pollution free supplement. Krill are shrimp-like crustaceans which feed on algae and are caught from the cleaner Antarctic ocean. The oil that is extracted from them consists of three components:- Omega-3 fatty acids similar to those of fish oil- Omega-3 fatty acids attached (conjugated) to phospholipids, mainly phosphatidylcholine (alternatively referred to as marine lecithin)- Astaxanthin, an antioxidant. Unlike many other antioxidants, astaxanthin crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it could theoretically protect the eye, brain and central nervous system from free radical damage.What's particularly special about Krill Oil is that its omega-3 content is mainly in the omega-3 phospholipid form, which research suggests is a preferred dietary supplement when compared to omega-3 in triglyceride form (found in fish and cod liver oils). The phospholipid form is more stable and the naturally occurring antioxidant astaxanthin helps this stabilisation further. The typical Western diet is very low in Omega 3 and even lower in Omega 3 from phospholipids. Research has shown that Krill oil may be able to help in treatment of PMS, cardiovascular Disease, Memory, Dementia, Mood Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Reducing Inflammation, Arthritis and Osteoporosis. Krill Oil also contains the other fatty acids essential fatty acids Omega’s 6 and 9. It is very stable and will last two years at room temperature. This particular brand has been selected for its high quality and purity; for the unique delivery system and its bioavailability; and for its natural fish gelatine capsules.
Possible Drug InteractionsPeople taking blood thinners (anticoagulant or anti-platelet medication), such as aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), heparin, clopidogrel (Plavix), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve) should only use krill oil under a physician's supervision. Krill oil should also be used with caution by people taking herbs and supplements that are thought to increase the risk of bleeding, such as ginkgo biloba and garlic. Do not take if allergic to shellfish.

£22.50
Free radicals are oxygen atoms deficient in electrons that become highly reactive, potentially causing damage to your tissues and DNA. This is a large part of the body’s aging. One nutrient that can help you limit free radical production is Co Q10. Another very important reason for using a Co Q10 supplement is to help boost your body's cellular energy production. Co Q10 helps facilitate the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy "currency for all your cells.”
There are standard Co Q10 supplements available on this website. Your body requires the reduced form of Co Q10 (ubiquinol) to help you limit free radical production (Co Q10 by itself is also known as ubiquinone). If you are younger than 25, your body is capable of converting Co Q10 from the oxidised to the reduced form, so a standard Co Q10 supplement is extremely useful. The problem is that as you become older, your body becomes more and more challenged to convert the oxidized Co Q10 to ubiquinol. With this supplement, you now can have the ubiquinol formula direct – Co Q10 in its active state, just as your body requires it.
As with all Mercola products, this is a high quality 100% all-natural non-synthetic formula designed for maximum purity and absorption.

£19.95
There is one simple no-cost lifestyle change that could lead to a reduction in infections and the risk of mortality from virtually any disease. This change is to simply get more sun. The direct exposure of skin to sunlight provides your body with vitamin D. As many as 60 percent of the UK population is Vitamin D deficient. The number of diseases impacted by vitamin D levels is rising rapidly. There are now over 800 scientific studies that verify vitamin D’s effectiveness in the prevention and treatment of diseases such as cancer, autism, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, depression; in fact, practically every illness and disease under the sun. It is also vital for the proper absorption of calcium and the use of phosphorus to form healthy bones and teeth. (To help you understand the issues and enjoy optimal health, we have produced a full article about vitamin D and safe sun exposure) – you can read that by copying and pasting this address into your browser: www.nutrivital.co.uk/articles/sunshine-friend-or-foeIncidence of cancer increases the further away from the equator you look, because the sunshine gets sparser. If you are not getting at least 30 minutes of sun directly on a large proportion of your skin every day because of where you live, your lifestyle, or the season, you may want to consider supplementing with a high quality vitamin D such as this. In cases of acute infection, it can also be used in higher doses for short periods.Mercola Vitamin D Spray is a high quality vitamin D3 supplement (not the more common but inferior D2). Doses are delivered by an advanced nano-spray mechanism, to help with absorption.

£18.95
In a CDC study, PFOA was detected in close to 98% of the population. Research also detected PFOA in 100% of the newborns examined.
Though not necessarily related to PFOA, non-stick cookware has already been implicated in increased instances of cancer in the pancreas, liver, testicles, and mammary glands, as well as miscarriages, thyroid problems, weakened immune systems, and low organ weights.
So, we'd recommend being very careful about regular use of non-stick cookware. If you haven't already done it, it could be time to throw it out.
This ceramic cookware set does not contain Teflon or any other non-stick brand using PFOA. The benefits of it are:
Non-reactive -- no chemicals, toxins, or gases are produced while cooking
Resists carry-over tastes and odors -- even highly acidic foods (like tomatoes) will not stain your cookware surface or be absorbed into other foods.
Produces a far-infrared heating process -- a penetrating heat process that cooks your food from both the inside and outside at the same time.
Contains no lead, cadmium, aluminum, copper, nickel, chromium, iron, or any other heavy metals.
No trace metals or chemical leaching from the cooking surface, both potentially affecting taste and your health.
Is dishwasher safe.
Lightweight - so much easier to handle than enamelled cast-iron pans.
What about aluminium and stainless steel pans ?
Aluminum is a causal factor suspect in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Aluminum is a "reactive" metal, meaning that it reacts with salty or acidic foods to release itself into your food. Dietary sources of aluminum include cookware, containers, foil, and utensils. You can also face exposure to aluminum when the non-stick surface chips off a coated aluminum pan.
Stainless steel is not a completely inert metal either. All stainless steel has alloys containing nickel, chromium, molybdenum, carbon, and various other metals. In a study conducted on heart patients receiving stainless steel stents, restenosis occurred in 50% of patients. Allergies to the nickel and molybdenum in the stainless steel were suspected causal factors.
While this study is clearly not cooking-related, it is certainly possible that cooking with stainless steel, clad or not, may increase the likelihood that metals will leach into your food. This is especially true if the cookware becomes pitted due to extended use or storage of acidic foods. For those with nickel allergies, it could be a particularly concerning problem.
Once you realize the potential risks of that aluminum and stainless steel are reactive, and that copper may be risky as well, isn't it time you switched to the best non-toxic cookware we've found to date -- Mercola Ceramcor Cookware?
This unique ceramic cookware is extremely durable for the following reasons:.
Made of lightweight ceramic 100% inorganic materials -- this innovative non-reactive material is the key element in cookware longevity
You can't scratch the cooking surface -- even when cooking with metal utensils and cleaning with industrial steel wool
You don't have to be concerned about damage due to meltdown of the cookware -- helps reduce risk of stove damage and fire
Cookware can withstand very high temperatures (2700° F) -- steel melts at 2200° F
Cookware surface will never flake off into your food
Cleaning is easy -- making it more likely that your cookware lasts a lifetime
The set consists of:
16cm open skillet with handle (1 piece)
25cm skillet/Braiser with short handles and cover (2 pieces)
1.4 litre saucepan with cover (2 pieces)
4 litre sauce pot with cover (2 pieces)
19cm silicone trivet (1 piece)
Silicone pot holders (2 pieces)
Kitchen tool set (6 pieces)
Ideal for replacing your potentially toxic metallic cookware or an ideal gift for anyone starting a new home.

£295.00