Minerals play essential roles throughout the body, supporting everything from energy production and immune function to muscle, nerve and brain health. Magnesium alone, for example, acts as a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions (1).

Because the body cannot produce minerals on its own, they must come from food or, in some cases, supplements (2). However, not al...

Choosing a magnesium supplement isn’t as easy as you might think. Why are there so many? What’s the difference? And how do I know which one is best? Here at Ethical Nutrition we offer 3 different types of magnesium and we often get asked these questions. So, we thought we’d put together this handy guide to help you choose the right magnesium for your goals. 

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Do your legs feel “busy” and unsettled as soon as you go to bed? Are leg cramps keeping you awake? Twitchy legs and muscle cramps are surprisingly common and can easily disrupt a good night’s sleep. If this sounds familiar, read on to discover the possible causes, and how magnesium may be able to help. 

What are restless legs and night-time leg cramps?

Having res...

Are you baffled by the number of zinc products on the market? There’s zinc picolinate, zinc gluconate, zinc citrate, zinc oxide – each one is different but it’s not always clear why. To solve this confusion, we’re diving into the science behind zinc picolinate and other forms of zinc to explore the benefits, absorption, and uses of this powerful mineral.

What does zinc ...

Do mornings feel different now? Does it take a while for your body to get going? Maybe your knees creak as you go downstairs, or your back and hips feel stiff. Morning aches are a common experience that can become more noticeable with age. If this sounds familiar, read on to discover the possible causes and how a humble spice can help make mornings easier.

What causes jo...