Nutraceuticals ; From Mints That Can Cure Smelly Feet, to Chewing Gum That Helps Weight Loss and Skin-Boosting Marshmallows ...Welcome to the Wonderful World of ...

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From acne-fighting water to marshmallows that can banish wrinkles, a wave of 'nutraceuticals' is hitting Britain's supermarkets. Nutraceutical is the name given to a consumer product that combines nutrition and pharmaceutical elements and claims to have health benefits. But do they deliver? ACNE-CLEARING WATER THE CLAIM: Improves the appearance of your skin by reducing both the inflammation of acne blemishes and the bacteria that cause them.

WHAT'S IN IT: A raspberry and rose-flavoured spring water infused with aloe vera, plus the milk protein praventin, which makers claim can fight break-outs by spurring the body's natural defences against acne-causing bacteria. WHAT THE EXPERT SAYS: 'While the antibacterial claims of praventin are not yet independently proven, the high aloe-vera content can support the immune system and reduce inflammation,' explains cosmetic dermatologist Dr Aamer Khan. 'This water can be used as part of a wider treatment plan for acne but it is still important to use appropriate skincare on a daily basis.' Clear Skin Spring Water, 500ml, Pounds 1.29; www.workswithwater.co.uk WEIGHT-LOSS CHEWING GUM THE CLAIM: You can drop unwanted pounds by chewing on this appetite-suppressing gum between meals to help prevent snacking. WHAT'S IN IT? Utilises extracts from the Hoodia gordonii plant native to South Africa, which the San Bushmen of the Kalahari have chewed on for thousands of years to help restrain hunger cravings during long hunting tips.

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Nutraceuticals ; From Mints That Can Cure Smelly Feet, to Chewing Gum That Helps Weight Loss and Skin-Boosting Marshmallows ...Welcome to the Wonderful World of ...

WHAT THE EXPERT SAYS: 'It may work for the San Bushmen but they eat the real plant as opposed to isolated ingredients,' says nutritionist Kate Cook. 'Chewing actually stimulates appetite, plus those chompi...

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