WHAT’S STEALING YOUR nutrients?

Do you often feel tired, even though you eat well, exercise and get enough sleep? Or, perhaps, you suffer from achy muscles and low mood? If there are no medical causes, it could be down to lifestyle choices.

‘We need sufficient nutrients to stay healthy and, ideally, we’d get what we need from our diets,’ says registered nutritionist Rob Hobson. ‘But, sometimes, no matter how healthy you try to be, some of the things you do every day may be unwittingly hijacking your ability to obtain the nutrients you need.’

‘Many people are not aware that certain lifestyle factors may be sabotaging their nutrient intake,’ adds Mike Wakeman, clinical pharmacist, specialising in nutritional medicine. ‘Latest research shows, for example, that 84% of the top 20 most commonly used medications