November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, so what better time to launch our new men’s health supplement Bee-Man! Formulated with 32 nutrients to address areas such as immune support, muscle, vision and cognitive function, heart and prostate health. As well as the inclusion of freeze dried Manuka honey powder made from 300 MGO Manuka honey direct from our very own bee-hives!
Ageing is linked to a variety of changes in the body, including muscle loss, thinner skin and weaker bones. Some of these changes can make you prone to nutrient deficiencies, while others can affect your senses and quality of life.
Whilst eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and lean proteins is the best way to get all your daily nutritional requirements, it’s not always easy to include these in your diet all the time. US data suggests that 90 percent of men fall short in one or more of the 16 essential vitamins and minerals (1).
Here are just some of the vitamins and minerals that adult men need to make sure they get enough of and are found in abundance in our new Bee-Man supplement; (2).
- Vitamin A: necessary for skin, eye, and immune health
- Vitamin C: essential for your immune system and collagen formation for the normal function of bones, cartilage teeth, gums and skin
- B Vitamins: involved in energy metabolism and red blood cell production. High doses of B vitamins have been shown to help prevent strokes in high-risk people (3).
- Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D: vital for bone health
- Vitamin E and Selenium: antioxidants that help protect your cells from damage
- Magnesium: regulates blood pressure and heart and muscle contraction and promotes cardiovascular health
"As a PT and Instructor in London my job and can be very physically demanding. Bee-Man is a supplement that I use and trust to support my muscle and immune function everyday".Personal Trainer Andy Cannon
Former US Open Winner Michael Campbell who is now in his 50’s, takes Manuka Doctor’s men’s health multi vitamin Bee-Man every day to keep his health in tip top condition.
“They've got everything a man needs to stay fit and healthy - especially during the colder months”
Michael Campbell
As well as key vitamins and minerals, here are some other active ingredients within Bee-Man, proven to be of benefit for men’s health and wellbeing: -
Flavonoids, found in fruits such as blueberries, grapes, apples, pears and citrus fruit which have proven beneficial with cardiovascular health issues and hypertension (4,5).
Phytosterols & Extracts of Lycopene
Lycopene is an antioxidant in the carotenoid family. Antioxidants protect your body from damage caused by free radicals which are linked to certain chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. (6) Lycopene may also help reduce total and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and increase “good” HDL cholesterol, lowering your risk of developing or prematurely dying from heart disease. (7,8) Also, eating 2 grams of phytosterols per day can reduce LDL cholesterol by 8 to 10%. (9)
Maca Root
Maca root powder is a popular supplement among bodybuilders and athletes. It has been claimed to help you gain muscle, increase strength, boost energy and improve exercise performance. (10) Maca has also been associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer (11).
Nettle Root
Studies into stinging nettle link it to a number of potential health benefits. People with an enlarged prostate demonstrate that stinging nettle extracts help treat short- and long-term urination problems — without side effects (12,13).
Siberian Ginseng
Ginseng has also proven to help improve brain functions like memory, behaviour and mood. (14,15) Other studies found positive effects on brain function and behaviour in people with Alzheimer’s disease (16).
L-Carnitine
Acetyl L-carnitine is a form of the amino acid L-carnitine, which is known to improve memory and cognitive function and improve metabolism (17).
