The Ingenious Journey

The Beginning Twenty years ago, when David Hyland first read a research paper on collagen published by Harvard Medical School, he had no idea it would change his life. The paper discussed a trial on supplemental collagen and the effect it had on joint health. David’s wife Sue had early symptoms of arthritis, so David […]
How Do Collagen Supplements Work?

There is mounting evidence, based on clinical trials, to show that oral supplementation with a good quality collagen peptide has benefits in terms of skin, nails, hair and joints. This is especially the case if the peptide is protected from the digestive action of the stomach in order to prevent the breakdown of the peptide […]
A pharmacy on the front line during COVID-19

Where possible, the Ingenious team are currently working from home, like much of the rest of the UK. However co-founder, Pupinder Ghatora, is an award-winning pharmacist and is currently running an independent pharmacy in Reading. At the time of writing Doctors Surgeries are not seeing patients face to face, so pharmacies have become the first […]
8 proven ways to stay healthy this winter

The long summer days are over. It has been a tumultuous year and with the colder weather settling in, it is now more important than ever to look after ourselves and our health. Luckily, we’ve put together 8 top tips to help you through the winter months. 1. FRESH AIR When there is a cold […]
Astaxanthin and Salmon

Eating salmon is known to have many health benefits. It is high in essential omega-3 fatty acids, high in B vitamins and potassium and a good source of protein. You might not know however that salmon also contains a unique antioxidant called Astaxanthin, and that Astaxanthin is what is responsible for the salmon’s distinctive colour. […]
Collagen, Gender, and the Menopause

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN Men and women are different. Our physiologies vary in numerous ways: from the fat content in our bodies (women’s tends to be higher while men normally have greater muscle mass), to our blood pressure (women’s tends to be lower), to our heart rate (women’s heartrate is faster), to our […]
Body Transformation Coach Juggy Sidhu – Why I take Ingenious Active

When I was 11 years old my father was diagnosed with late onset type 1 diabetes and was forced to radically alter his diet. I found watching this complete overhaul of nutrition fascinating and it made me hyper aware of the importance of what we put inside our bodies. Since then I have been devoted […]
Astaxanthin, the amazing antioxidant helping to prevent ill health

Cardiovascular Disease Heart disease in its many forms is the leading cause of death in the developed world. According to a recent report by the World Health Organisation, an estimated 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in 2008 and by 2030 this number is predicted to rise to 23.6 million. In the UK, […]
Collagen Destroyers

Collagen is the miracle protein that exists in our bodies, providing a framework for almost everything. From our skin, hair, nails, bones, joints.
You really are what you eat!

How often have you heard that phrase? Many times, I bet, but do you know the truth behind it? Our bodies are ever growing, changing, ageing and replenishing constantly. Did you know every 7 to 10 years, the majority of your body’s cells are completely replaced! Some cells are in fact replaced every 5 days; […]