https://www.optimalyou.co.uk/blogs/the-knowledge-hub/blood-tests-for-extreme-fatigue-stop-guessing-and-start-testing 2026-03-17T10:18:31+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0911/9390/1430/articles/iron_absorption_hacks_vitamin-c_guide.png?v=1773742711 Blood Tests for Extreme Fatigue: Stop Guessing and Start Testing Molecular energy infographic featuring iron, B12, and thyroid biomarkers with red blood cells for Optimal You fatigue blood testing https://www.optimalyou.co.uk/blogs/the-knowledge-hub/iron-absorption-hacks-vitamin-c-guide 2026-04-21T09:40:38+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0911/9390/1430/articles/iron_absorption_hacks_vitamin_c_supplement_1_e6143042-0fa0-440d-93d4-9861dc2be89d.png?v=1776760838 Iron Absorption Hacks: How to Maximise Your Supplement with Vitamin C (and Avoid Inhibitors) A glass of orange juice with an orange slice and an iron supplement capsule on a wooden table, illustrating how Vitamin C helps iron absorption. https://www.optimalyou.co.uk/blogs/the-knowledge-hub/marine-vs-bovine-collagen-bioavailability 2026-03-17T10:17:36+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0911/9390/1430/articles/Marine_vs_Bovine_Collagen_Which_Source_is_Best_for_Bioavailability_and_Skin_Benefits_fb3a873a-3a2d-4b77-8d35-532bb3a53271.png?v=1773742656 Marine vs Bovine Collagen: Which Source is Best for Bioavailability and Skin Benefits? 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Close-up of a blood sample vial with a digital infographic overlay showing medical diagnostics, HbA1c data, and genetic markers in a modern clinical lab. https://www.optimalyou.co.uk/blogs/the-knowledge-hub/uk-winter-vitamin-d-optimal-levels 2026-03-17T10:19:18+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0911/9390/1430/articles/The-UK-Winter-Deficit-How-Much-Vitamin-D-Do-I-Need-Daily-for-Optimal-Levels_d154ebda-eb03-4098-a5b7-d2c3ae820213.png?v=1773742758 The UK Winter Deficit: How Much Vitamin D Do I Need Daily to Hit Optimal Levels? 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