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Bodybuilder taking a creatine supplement
Guides and tutorials
Sport
Creatine: why, how and when should you take it?

Very popular with sportspeople and bodybuilders in particular, creatine has managed to develop a bad reputation … even though it’s perfectly safe! Discover creatine’s effects and the best way of benefiting from it.

Alcohol before night-time
Features
Sleep
Can you take melatonin after drinking alcohol?

Is it safe to take melatonin after an evening drinking alcohol? Quick update on the interactions between melatonin and alcohol.

Ultra-processed foods
Guides and tutorials
Slimming
What are processed foods? How can they be replaced?

There are more processed foods in our cupboards and fridges than you might think. Learn how to recognise them and replace them with healthier options.

Activated charcoal for combatting gas
Features
Gastrointestinal health
Activated charcoal: how does it relieve intestinal gas?

Used for thousands of years, activated charcoal is reputed to be the most effective natural remedy for reducing gas. Discover precisely how this substance works to combat bloating and flatulence.

Ectomorph, endomorph and mesomorph
Guides and tutorials
Slimming
The 3 types of metabolism: which is yours? What can you do to optimise it?

Which is your morphotype and metabolism according to William Sheldon’s characterisation? Discover how to gain, stabilise or lose weight, depending on your particular classification.

Best dietary supplement and fruit
Guides and tutorials
Tiredness
What is the best dietary supplement available?

It’s a question many of us ask but to which there’s no clear-cut answer, as supplements usually meet specific needs. Read on for our view on the subject.

Friends whose nutritional needs are being met
Features
Slimming
Nutritional requirements and recommended intakes: what you need to know

Intake of calories, macronutrients, micronutrients and fibre: finally, a comprehensive article on adult nutritional requirements and recommended intakes.

Food in the fridge
Guides and tutorials
Tiredness
Which foods and supplements should be kept in the refrigerator?

Let’s get rid of any misconceptions with a list of foods and dietary supplements that either do or don’t need to be refrigerated.

Immune defences fighting viruses
Advice
Immunity
6 ‘no-go’ foods that weaken the immune system

Though you may not realise it, certain foods could be weakening your immune system. Here’s a list of these 6 offending foods – as well as a list of the ‘good guys’ that actually support your immune defences.

Sporty woman and fan of organic silicon
Guides and tutorials
Joints
Organic silicon: what benefits does it offer? Which form should you choose?

If you’re wondering what benefits organic silicon offers, and which form is the best, read on for our summary of this valuable trace-element.

Cereals and grains
Q&As
Cholesterol
Which cereals are good or bad for our health?

Whole grains, refined or processed cereals, with sugar, without sugar: at last, an article that separates the wheat from the chaff!

Woman with collagen-rich skin
Advice
Hair
Top 10 collagen-rich foods

Which foods have the highest collagen content? Which is the very best source of this key protein for our skin and joints? Answers in our top 10.

Coconut water
Q&As
Slimming
Coconut drinks: what’s their nutritional value?

Coconut water, coconut milk, coconut oil: from fans of the keto diet to the biggest Hollywood stars, it seems everyone’s addicted to coconut! SuperSmart gives you the lowdown on whether these products are good for our health.

N-acetylcysteine molecule
Features
Longevity (Anti-ageing)
N-acetylcysteine: what benefits does it offer? What is its link with glutathione?

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) supplements have enjoyed consistent success in recent times. What’s behind this continuing popularity? And what’s the relationship between NAC and glutathione?

Couple taking an anti-ageing supplement
Q&As
Longevity (Anti-ageing)
What’s the best anti-ageing supplement?

While ageing is inevitable, there are natural remedies that can hold back or slow down the process. But which particular anti-ageing supplement offers the greatest efficacy?

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