Barbara Lewis

Author: Barbara Lewis

Health and Beauty expert member With.Tips Barbara brings over thirty years experience in the health and beauty industry to With.Tips as a writer and curator.

Tips on Essential Vitamins – Iron

Iron - Vital to the production of hemoglobin. Iron is important for making red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. A lack of iron can lead to iron deficiency (anaemia). Iron supplements should be taken...Read More

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Tips on Essential Vitamins – Biotin

Biotin - for stronger hair and nails. Biotin is a water soluble vitamin, also known as Vitamin H or B7 and is one of the B complex vitamins that help convert food into energy. Biotin is synthesised by intestinal bacteria....Read More

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Tips on Essential Vitamins – Vitamin A

Vitamin A - for healthy eyes and skin. Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision, skin and bones. Vitamin A is an antioxidant reducing cell damage and ensuring the normal function of the immune system. It come in two...Read More

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Tips on Essential Vitamins – Zinc

Zinc - For a strong immune system. Zinc is very important for maintaining a healthy immune system. A lack of zinc can make you more susceptible to disease and illness. Zinc also plays an important role in wound healing and...Read More

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Tips on Essential Vitamins – Vitamin E

Vitamin E - The antioxidant. Vitamin E is mainly known for its antioxidant properties, and its ability to protect the body’s tissues from free radicals that are believed to contribute to the ageing process. Vitamin E has also been used...Read More

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Tips on Essential Vitamins – Vitamin D

Vitamin D - The sunshine vitamin The sun is our best source of vitamin D. Vitamin D can be synthesised by our body when it’s exposed to sunlight. There are many positive health benefits to Vitamin D but unfortunately it...Read More

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Tips on Essential Vitamins – Vitamin C

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid has many health benefits, particularly for the skin, increasing collagen protein synthesis for repairing damage. Collagen is essential for firmer, more youthful skin. So indulge in those Christmas season classics, satsumas. clementines and...Read More