Recently we’ve seen high-profile doctors and pharmacists on social media saying collagen doesn’t work, alongside headlines such as “collagen won’t stop wrinkles.” So what is the truth?

As a nutritional therapist working with clients in clinic, I see how profoundly sleep affects overall wellbeing. Poor sleep doesn’t just leave us tired the next day, it can influence hormonal balance, mood, blood sugar regulation, weight management and immune resilience.

Looking for the best weight support supplements for 2026? Here are the products I currently feel most comfortable recommending, based on evidence, dosing and realistic expectations.

Weight management is far more complex than simply “eating less”.  We now know that weight management is not simply a matter of willpower or calories. Differences in hormones, gut health, stress, biology and metabolic responses mean that some people find it far harder than others to regulate appetite and body weight, even when eating similar foods.

In this article, I’ll cover:

• The biological mechanisms involved in weight management
• How modern weight loss drugs work
• Why insulin, cortisol and the gut microbiome matter
• How this knowledge helps you assess “natural” weight loss products
• Which supplements are actually worth considering

This article is designed to help you understand the difference between standard creatine monohydrate, Creapure and Creavitalis, so you can make an informed, evidence-based choice rather than a marketing-led one.

If you are focusing on your health this year, you will likely hear a lot about protein. This essential macronutrient plays a key role in health and wellbeing, and women especially need an abundance of it. Protein supports muscle and bone health, helps maintain a healthy weight, boosts immune function, and supports mood and mental health.

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient known for its role in helping the body form and maintain healthy bones, muscles and teeth, but the evidence now available shows that it does much more than this.

Menopause is a natural stage of life, yet its hormonal changes can bring a whole host of symptoms including sleep issues, mood shifts, joint and muscle aches, fatigue, and more. While there’s no single nutrient that fixes everything, magnesium is one that often deserves special attention during this time.  Many of our clients have found benefits from introducing a high quality, clean magnesium supplement during their menopause transition.

If you struggle to get to sleep then this blog is for you.  Sleep (or a lack of it), has serious implications for our health and wellbeing.  We know that poor sleep can impact physical energy, mood and mental performance, it can also influence the immune response leaving you more susceptible to bugs and viruses.  Perhaps more seriously, there is strong evidence linking poor quality sleep with increased cardiovascular risk and all cause mortality.