Science Lab - Vegetology

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You will soon be able to put your lab coat on and have a look round our science lab but for now, have a read of our latest articles.

Vegetology articles

The latest articles designed to help support a healthy lifestyle.

3 Reasons Why Fish Oil Alternatives Are Just As Effective

The term ‘Omega‑3’ might sound like it belongs in sci-fi movie, but Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). The term Omega‑3 describes the structure (for those interested, its due to the presence of a double bond three atoms away from the terminal methyl group. OK, I’ll get back to the lab!). Omega-3s are essential for our health.

6 Tips To Encourage Your Children To Try Different Foods

A varied, nutritionally balanced diet is essential for our overall health, both as children and adults. There is lots of guidance on children’s nutrition across the internet. The Food Standards Agency’s EatWell Plate is a good visual reminder of how your child’s daily diet should look, over 5 years old, with the right nutrients.

6 ways to include supplements into your kids’ diet

We know that children’s supplements can be a vital addition to your child’s diet to meet their nutritional needs. But we also know that getting your child to take a supplement can be a challenge!

A big ‘thank you’ from Chris Smith and team at Vegetology

We launched our first product, Omega‑3, back in 2010 and it seems like yesterday! When we look at the pins on our world map to see just how much of the globe has been reached by Omega‑3 and our other products, it blows our mind!

Are supplements safe for children?

As parents, we want what is best for our children. We recognise our responsibility in caring for our children and providing the best start we can for them. A part of that role includes teaching our children everything from a basic moral code to how the world works, to prepare them for adulthood. Educating our children includes teaching them habits about nutrition and diet.

Bone Care: our latest exciting launch. Jamie Eynon tells all

I’m delighted to introduce Bone Care, the latest product in our Vegetology family of products. Bone Care is the result of over 5 years of research and development work and I was thrilled to see the first bottles coming off the production line!

Do Vegans and Vegetarians Really Need Nutritional Supplements?

More people than ever before are choosing to follow a meat-free diet, whether that is as a vegan or a vegetarian. In addition, there is also a wider range of nutritional supplements aimed at non-meat eaters than ever before. But do vegans and vegetarians actually need to take supplements?

Everything You Need To Know About Vitamin D

Did you see in the headlines recently about the health concerns surrounding Vitamin D in the UK? Public Health England has revised its guidelines to recommend that most people take a Vitamin D supplement, after discovering most of us aren’t getting enough Vitamin D. We asked Chris Smith, co-founder of Vegetology and resident science geek, to give us the lowdown on Vitamin D. Why is it so important, why are we not getting enough and what can we do to change that?