200 years after it was discovered, Parkinson’s disease remains, in many ways, a mystery. However, medicinal plants such as Mucuna pruriens are offering significant hope. Discover how this plant may benefit those suffering from this disease.

Advances in scientific research are revealing the mysteries of astragalus. Discover just what this medicinal plant can do for you.

Painful, incapacitating, debilitating: rheumatism and other musculoskeletal disorders are thought to affect 18% of the world’s population. Which supplements are best when it comes to managing these conditions?

It’s often taken by sportspeople for its potential effects on performance and muscle recovery, but can citrulline really keep you awake as is sometimes claimed?

Suffer from pain in your lower abdomen? Think it might be colitis? Read our overview of the typical symptoms, causes and ways of relieving it.

Research has shown that the human body has an endocannabinoid system which reacts with the active principles in hemp, one of which is CBD. What do we actually know about this system?

Pumpkin seeds are credited with many health benefits including reducing cholesterol levels. Is this actually the case?

A very common disorder among Western populations, especially women, osteoporosis increases the risk of fractures. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to strengthen your bones.

Need to follow a low-residue diet – either prior to surgery, or to relieve your digestive problems? Here’s a list of permitted and prohibited foods.

Urolithin A is a rising star in anti-ageing research. But how exactly is this molecule thought to help combat ageing? And in which foods is it found?

In a written interview, an energetic nonagenarian reveals her secrets for staying healthy at 97. Among her tips, she shares her favourite SuperSmart supplements, which help her on a daily basis.

It’s sometimes said that supplementing with selenium helps make the hair healthy, strong and shiny. Is that really true? How does it compare with other well-known hair supplements such as zinc and biotin?

Which vitamins are good at preparing the skin for exposure to the sun and facilitating tanning? Discover the best compounds for helping to achieve a speedy, risk-free suntan.

Urinary incontinence remains a taboo subject even though it affects far more people than you might think. SuperSmart reveals 5 key tips to help you control and live with this condition on a daily basis.

Regenerative, protective, antioxidant: turmeric is a key plant of Ayurvedic medicine, widely-studied for many years for its numerous health benefits. But how long should a course of supplements last?