PatchWorks Blog
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Understanding the First Pass Effect: Why Your Oral Supplements May Not Be Effective
You might not be getting as many nutrients as you think from your oral supplement due to a phenomenon known as the first pass effect. But what it is? Why does it affect oral supplement use? And – most importantly – can patches help you bypass it?
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B12 deficiency management: are you one of the 5 groups that should be taking a B12 supplement?
Did you know that if you’re over-50, following a vegan/veggie diet, taking certain medications, or living with gut issues, taking a B12 supplement is a must! Read on to find out why…
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Top tips on supporting children with ARFID:
Is your family living with ARFID? Here are some top tips on everything from where to seek help, to how to make mealtimes more relaxed:
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Does your child have ARFID? What is it and how patches could help:
Struggling to eat a varied diet doesn’t mean your child is just a ‘fussy eater’, they could be living with ARFID. Read on to discover more about this eating disorder and how patches can help prevent deficiencies if your child has it:
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Do you have Absorption Issues? How the Bristol Stool Chart can help you find out:
Living with gut health issues and worried about malabsorption? Here’s how to use the Bristol Stool Chart to identify if you might have a leaky gut. Plus – the easiest ways to top up if you aren’t getting all the nutrients you need.
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Which vitamins with B12 should you be taking? Our 3 top patch recommendations:
There’s so much more to taking a B12 supplement than preventing B12 deficiency! Discover the three exciting health gains you could score, and the PatchWorks patches we’d recommend to benefit most.
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Let’s talk menopause: from hrt patches to herbal helpers, what’s the best approach for you?
Are you constantly exhausted and finding it hard to concentrate? Have you found yourself struggling to sleep at night and feeling hot and flushed at all the wrong times? Maybe your mood is low, you’re irritable and fed up, or your anxiety levels are off the chart.
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Packing Tips for Travelling with Ease: How Vitamin Patches Simplify Your Supplement Routine
Planning a summer break? Find out why patches are ideal for saving both suitcase and head space when you get away this year:
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5 impressive health gains women who take magnesium and glycinate can benefit from:
Wondering if the hype around magnesium as a gamechanger for women’s health is justified? Discover 5 reasons why it’s so important to take this must-have mineral in mid-life and beyond to futureproof your health and feel your best:
