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Power Health’s New Glucosamine
OLDER
&
Capsules. The popular joint health
supplement Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl
is now available from Power Health in
1000mg capsules. Each capsule contains
WISER
on average: 592mg Glucosamine
provided by 1000mg Glucosamine
Sulphate 2KCl.
Power Health Glucosamine Sulphate
1000mg capsules are available in pots of
As 60 becomes the new 40, it seems that the retired
90, £8.99 RRP. See www.power-
generation are more likely than ever before to consider
health.co.uk for further information.
natural solutions to making their later years the best yet!
CherryActive. Recent research studies
T
he over 60s are a fitter, healthier estimated 20% of the population over the have shown that consuming products
bunch than in previous generations – age of 75 has some evidence of macular containing Montmorency cherry
and they are also wise to health issues. degeneration. It occurs when a part of compounds may help to support joint
Rather than waiting for signs of age, more the retina, at the back of the eye, begins and muscle health, lower cholesterol
and more people are taking a pro-active to breakdown. The herb bilberry is known and support heart health, and help
approach to looking after themselves in to be highly beneficial for eye health as restore and maintain good sleep
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Regular exercise is beneficial whatever bottle (one month’s supply = 63pence
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people who exercise Reading, doing purveyor of glucosamine, Health
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Alzheimer’s disease ways to keep your on the front of the pack to enable
and depression. mind active. Good consumers to make informed decisions
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is often first felt in to the health of the take. Our products are also blister-
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natural cartilage synthesis and to memory.
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A Healthy Heart alone, try to get out regularly and enjoy Sweden. Extracts are isolated using a
Heart disease is a major killer and it’s wise some time in the company of others. Ask specialised extraction process to ensure a
to be extra-aware as we get older. It’s at your health centre or town hall about standardised extract of the highest
never too late to help your heart; exercise, groups and classes that are going on, then quality that provides consistent levels of
don’t smoke and eat plenty of unsaturated choose one to suit you. Many retired ingredients in every capsule purchased.
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leading cause of blindness in the UK. An abilities – it’s never too late to learn!
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