Maryanne Ireland

15/05/2026

Nutrient deficiencies are both cause and consequence of anxiety and insomnia and the stress-depletion cycle must be addressed simultaneously with supplementation
Gut health underlies neurotransmitter production so addressing dysbiosis is often necessary for full resolution
Blood sugar regulation is also a driver : protein and complex carbohydrate balance at evening meals supports stable overnight glucose
Nutritional intervention works best as part of a protocol including sleep hygiene, stress management, morning light exposure, exercise, and gut health support!

12/05/2026

01/04/2026

Absorption of minerals such as iron and magnesium occurs in the stomach and small intestine and relies on good levels of stomach acid and digestive enzymes 🔥

Increase your absorption with these tips:
1. Eat slowly and chew well
2. Eat bitter foods and use bitters such as Iberogast
3. Eat foods that contain enzymes, papaya and pineapple contain proteolytic enzymes that break down proteins
4. Eat zinc rich foods as well as B1 and magnesium to make stomach acid
5. If you are on proton pump inhibitors such as Nexium, continue working on reducing your dose if possible
6. Get tested for Helicobacter pylori

20/03/2026

Don’t throw all the seeds in the bin!😎

These small (but mighty!) seeds are brimming with antioxidants including quercetin which can reduce histamine, rutin, and kaempferol to help protect your body from cellular damage.
The enzyme papain in the seeds helps break down proteins so that the body can digest, absorb, and use the nutrients easier and could reduce pain and bloating
Papaya seeds can be eaten directly from the fruit or taken as a dietary supplement but they do have a strong peppery flavour! To clients with digestive complaints such as abdominal bloating or SIBO I recommend half a teaspoon added to dishes or vitamised in a smoothie daily.
And remember they are not safe to eat if pregnant or trying to conceive!

18/03/2026

If you struggle with low iron or calcium, you know absorption of these minerals is very important!!
🍋 Here’s some tips to help
As well as some of my favourite supplemental digestive enzymes to make things more comfortable!!
🍍 1. Biomedical Adalase contains papaya enzymes ( a favourite) as well as vitamin D, A and amylase
🍊2. Orthoplex DEF is a good all rounder
🍅3. Henry Blooms bio fermented papaya with pomegranate but only if there are no issues with histamine!!

10/03/2026

You need vitamins and minerals to make stomach acid to separate vitamins and minerals from food for absorption 🤪🤪🤪
Vitamin D and iron in particular have a beneficial relationship, when one rises and is in range, the other tends to as well! ☀️
Send me a DM if you want to talk supplements 🍋

24/11/2024

Blood sugar spikes and dips can cause lethargy, anxiety and feeling ‘hangry’ 😴

Over time may lead to insulin resistance, where your cells can’t take sugar out of the blood into the cells.
This can lead to type 2 diabetes and heart disease.♥️

Fortunately there are nutritional and lifestyle strategies to balance blood sugars and keep you feeling well!

15/11/2024

14/10/2024