Getting under your skin with vitamin B3

Vitamin B3, or niacin, has well established links to supporting your energy levels. But it also plays a fascinating role in the health of your skin. To explore the role of vitamin B3 in more depth, Blackmores Institute Director and author Lesley Braun speaks to podcast host Bobby Mehta about this i…

A Focus on Eye Health

Often described as being the window to the soul, the eyes are one of the most important and complex organs in the body. They play a crucial role in helping us judge distance, depth, speed and danger, and in a unique relationship with the brain help us to identify and understand the world around us.…

The Mediterranean Diet Unpacked

Having been the subject of numerous international studies, the Mediterranean Diet has become synonymous with healthy living. To unpack the elements of the Mediterranean Diet and some of the research that supports its use, Blackmores Institute Director and author Lesley Braun speaks to podcast host…

Keep On Running

With research suggesting that, globally, running has grown significantly over the past 10 years, we discuss the importance of supporting our muscles and energy needs in order to enjoy this popular form of exercise. To explore some options that may help, Blackmores Institute Director and author Les…

Health Impacts of Coffee

With over 2 billion cups of coffee consumed globally every single day, it’s worth investigating the potential health impacts of this increasingly popular beverage. To explore the fascinating subject of coffee in more depth, Blackmores Institute Director and author Lesley Braun speaks to podcast ho…

Stress relief... naturally

The feeling of being ‘stressed out’ is one that many people are familiar with. Juggling busy work lives with equally demanding routines at home, and in our private lives, means stress is increasingly becoming a part of our normal lives. The need to help us manage this stress has therefore, never be…

Think Zinc

Whilst severe zinc deficiency is rarely seen in Australia, inadequate intake is not uncommon in industrialised countries, with the most significant risk seen in vegetarians. Join Blackmores Institute Director and author Lesley Braun and Bobby Mehta as they discuss the importance of zinc in support…

Vitamin D: More than bone health

Recent studies have shone a light on some interesting potential links between vitamin D and health conditions such as clinical depression, diabetes, and the health of the human gut. To explore vitamin D in more depth, Blackmores Institute Director and author Lesley Braun speaks to podcast host Bob…

Building better brains

B vitamins have a range of well established benefits when it comes to leading a healthy life. While many people know of their role in energy production, some of their effects on the nervous system, are less widely known. Join Blackmores Institute Director and author Lesley Braun, and Bobby Mehta a…

The ABCs of Longevity

Over the years, various factors have been shown to impact longevity positively. 'Blue Zones', where people tend to live healthier and longer lives, have been identified in various locations worldwide. Join Blackmores Institute Director and author Lesley Braun and Bobby Mehta as they discuss the ex…