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Constipation and bowel

Senna, Magnesium or Fibre? The Types of Laxative Explained

Key takeaways There are four main types of laxative: bulk-forming, osmotic, stimulant and softeners. The NHS usually suggests trying diet and lifestyle changes first, then a bulk-forming laxative...

11 Nov 2026By BioBodyBoost Team
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Hidden salt in South Asian meals, BioBodyBoost guide
Fluid balance

Puffy From Salty Food? Hidden Salt in South Asian Meals

Key takeaways The NHS says adults should have no more than 6g of salt a day, about a teaspoon. Salt makes the body ...

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Active and sport

Lactose Intolerant? Which Protein Powder to Choose: A Halal UK Guide for South Asian Diets

If you are lactose intolerant, the simplest choice is a plant protein such as pea protein, which is made without milk...

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Vitamin C and iron absorption, BioBodyBoost guide
Everyday vitamins

Vitamin C and Iron: How to Pair Them for Better Absorption

Key takeaways Vitamin C increases iron absorption. That's an authorised health claim in the UK. It matters most fo...

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UTIs in Ramadan: staying hydrated while fasting, BioBodyBoost guide
Bladder health

UTIs in Ramadan: Staying Hydrated While Fasting

Key takeaways Fasting means less fluid for long stretches, and urine becomes more concentrated. Many people also ho...

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Diabetes and your eyes: NHS diabetic eye screening, BioBodyBoost guide
Diabetic eye screening

Diabetes and Your Eyes: What NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Checks

Key takeaways Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels at the back of the eye. This is called diabetic retinopat...

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When to take ashwagandha, BioBodyBoost guide
Adaptogens and calm

When to Take Ashwagandha: Morning or Night?

Key takeaways There's no single best time. Studies have used morning, evening and twice-daily doses. Many people ta...

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Evening pre-workout without ruining sleep, BioBodyBoost guide
Active and sport

Training After Work: Pre-Workout in the Evening Without Ruining Sleep

Key takeaways Caffeine can stay active in your body for many hours, so a big dose at 7pm can still affect sleep at ...

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Active and sport

Are Informed Sport Supplements Halal? Batch Testing vs Halal Approval (UK)

Key takeaways Informed Sport does not mean halal. It tests for banned substances, not for gelatine, pork or alcoho...

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Iron tablets and constipation, BioBodyBoost guide
Constipation and bowel

Iron Tablets Making You Constipated? What You Can Do

Key takeaways Constipation, tummy pain and dark poo are common side effects of iron tablets, according to the NHS. ...

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Is cod liver oil halal? UK guide with OmegaBalance halal approved omega 3 6 9 capsules
Halal guides

Is Cod Liver Oil Halal? Capsules, Gelatine and the Vitamin A Warning

Key takeaways Cod is a fish, and fish is halal in all the main schools of thought. The oil itself is not the probl...

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Dandelion for water retention, BioBodyBoost guide
Fluid balance

Dandelion for Water Retention: Tradition, Evidence and Cautions

Key takeaways Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has a long history of traditional use for water retention. Research ...

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Does creatine make you bloated? BioBodyBoost guide
Active and sport

Does Creatine Make You Bloated? Water Weight Explained

Key takeaways Creatine draws water into your muscles, so the scales may go up by around 1 to 2kg in the first weeks...

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