The Pantry in Kenmare, Co Kerry

This issue, owner-manager Rochelle Doyle tests out her favourite health products.

Liquid magnesium drops
Oriel Magnesium liquid drops are a continuous favourite with both my staff and customers. It’s a very easy-to-take form of magnesium, absorbed directly into your cells in under 30 minutes with 100% absorption. We add it to our drinking water every day. It contains over 78 deep-sea minerals that add much-needed electrolytes, boost hydration and recovery, and aid sleep and restless legs. It’s Irish also!

Aronia juice
We are massive fans of PhyterBerry Aronia Juice here in The Pantry. These berries deliver a dense concentration of polyphenols, providing powerful antioxidant protection to help regulate blood sugar, support beneficial gut microbiome bacteria, and aid in post-exercise metabolic recovery. Aronia also acts as a targeted natural switch to lower overactive, joint-damaging pathways. I personally see the difference when taking it.

Liposomal quercetin
Another product we love here is Somega Quercetin. This product has never failed to make a difference with my customers. We have so much confidence in its ability to do what it promises. We have new and repeat customers every year taking it for allergies, sinus pressure and inflammation. It tastes great and is easy for adults and children to digest in tiny, lipid, citrus-flavoured liquid bubbles!

Digestive enzymes
NaturesPlus Ultra-Zyme is one of our best sellers for a reason. It rapidly relieves heavy, uncomfortable bloating after meals, smoothing out digestion and acid reflux. So many customers come in with complaints about bloating and acid reflux after eating. Ultra-Zyme contains a robust mix of enzymes, ox bile and stomach acid support that helps break down proteins, fats, carbohydrates and dairy. Acti-Zyme is the plant-based alternative.

Help for bloating
Dr Wolz Probiocolon Ultra Strength gives the gut the physical building blocks (B vitamins) to repair itself. The 22-strain, acid-resistant, targeted release allows the 120 billion probiotic strains to colonise effectively. Customers have noticed a dramatic decrease in painful bloating, paired with a noticeable lift in systemic energy after periods of illness or antibiotics.

Liposomal iron
Many customers who previously struggled with standard iron supplements have reported excellent results with Vitamunda Liposomal Iron Formula. The advantages of this iron formula are twofold: first, the iron is much better absorbed in the cells, and another big advantage is that being enclosed in the fatty liposome balls means the iron doesn’t affect the stomach or intestinal tract.