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How to take African bitters: a practical guide

When to take African bitters, how much, whether to take them with food, how to handle the taste, and who should check with a pharmacist first.

How to take African bitters: a practical guide

When to take African bitters, how much, whether to take them with food, how to handle the taste, and who should check with a pharmacist first.

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African bitters UK: how to choose the right one

Alcoholic or not, how they are taken, what to check on the label, and how to compare African bitters sold in the UK before you buy.

African bitters UK: how to choose the right one

Alcoholic or not, how they are taken, what to check on the label, and how to compare African bitters sold in the UK before you buy.

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Zinc dosage for men: how much is too much?

The UK upper limit, why 50mg tablets are too strong for daily use, and what long-term overdosing actually does to copper.

Zinc dosage for men: how much is too much?

The UK upper limit, why 50mg tablets are too strong for daily use, and what long-term overdosing actually does to copper.

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Do you need a zinc test? How to tell

Blood zinc tests are less reliable than most people expect. What they measure, who should ask for one, and what to check before you do.

Do you need a zinc test? How to tell

Blood zinc tests are less reliable than most people expect. What they measure, who should ask for one, and what to check before you do.

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Zinc vs magnesium for men: which do you need?

Zinc and magnesium do different jobs. What each is for, whether they block each other, and how to tell which gap you actually have.

Zinc vs magnesium for men: which do you need?

Zinc and magnesium do different jobs. What each is for, whether they block each other, and how to tell which gap you actually have.

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Zinc-rich foods for men: a UK guide

The best dietary sources of zinc for men, ranked by mg per 100g — plus the absorption factor that changes the ranking.

Zinc-rich foods for men: a UK guide

The best dietary sources of zinc for men, ranked by mg per 100g — plus the absorption factor that changes the ranking.