Your winners revealed
In our 2023 Your Healthy Living Awards we invited you, our readers, to vote for your favourite health products from a range of categories. You did so in droves and we are pleased to announce the gold and silver-winning products – as chosen by you.
Best New Product
GOLD
Fermented Ashwagandha-Fermanolide from Terranova Synergistic Nutrition contains bioactive Ashwagandha, fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum. Thanks to the fermentation process, the active substances are made more available to the body.
SILVER
Doctor Seaweed’s Weed & Wonderful Focus+ provides essential iodine, plus B vitamins, zinc and omega-3 DHA to optimise brain health, mental performance, energy and vision.
Best for Immunity
GOLD
vITaL Vitamin D Plus by ITL Health includes vitamins D, B12, K2 and magnesium to help your body utilise the immune-boosting power of vitamin D.
SILVER
Floradix Immune Support Liquid Formula contains ingredients which help to support the normal function of the immune system including vitamin D3, C, B12, B6, selenium and zinc.
Best for Gut Health
GOLD
Naturya’s Gut Feel Flaxseed Blend Mixed Berry is high in omega-3s, to support cholesterol, and calcium to contribute to the normal function of the digestive enzymes.
SILVER
Bio-Kult Everyday Gut contains 14 unique bacteria strains and has over 10,000 positive reviews, giving you the confidence to take care of you.
Best for Stress
GOLD
Bee calm from Unbeelievable Health blends therapeutic amounts of ingredients which are shown to help ease stress and anxiety including lemon balm, passion flower, royal jelly, rhodiola, magnesium and l-theanine.
SILVER
The Stress Support Formula from Nu Mind Wellness contains ingredients scientifically backed to support the anxious body and mind including vitamins, minerals, adaptogenic ancient herbs and flower remedies.
Best for Sleep
GOLD
Weleda’s Relaxing Oral Drops, formulated for the temporary relief of mild symptoms associated with stress and to aid sleep, provide a gentle but effective way to switch off.
SILVER
Neutrient Magnesium contains four bioactive magnesium chelates: taurate, bisglycinate, malate and citrate. Each chelate uses a different transport channel so more magnesium is absorbed, faster.
Best for Babies / Children
GOLD
Clinically researched Equazen® Capsules provide omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (EPA: DHA: GLA=9:3:1) in a unique and balanced formulation to support brain function.
SILVER
Super Stars Bone Support from Natures Aid contains calcium and vitamin D3 to support healthy bones, bone growth and development in children. For children aged 4 to 12 years.
Best Beauty Supplement
GOLD
beautivite from Arthrovite contains 6,000mg of pure collagen (per serving) to supply the amino acids which support the building blocks of skin, hair and nails.
SILVER
Simone Thomas Wellness’ Ginkgo Wellness Plan combines three vegan supplements to stop hair loss and encourage healthy hair regrowth, all while boosting your immune system and improving gut health.
Best Vegan Product
GOLD
Free From Fellows™ Vanilla Vegan Mallows have the classic marshmallow flavour. They are free from the top 14 allergens and are suitable for everyone including vegans and vegetarians.
SILVER
Containing a blend of lemon, ylang ylang, palmarosa, organic safflower and calendula essential oils, GAIA Skincare’s Balancing Body Oil will leave you feeling grounded and balanced.
Best Free-From Food and Drink
GOLD
HECK meat-free chipolatas have a meaty, peppery flavour. They are suitable for vegetarians and vegans and are high in protein, a good source of fibre and gluten-free!
SILVER
That’s it. Apple + Strawberry Fruit Bars contain just two ingredients: apple and strawberries. They are completely free from juices, purées, concentrates or added sugars.
Best Women’s Health Product
GOLD
A.Vogel Menoforce® Sage tablets is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of excessive sweating associated with menopausal hot flushes, including night sweats, exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy.
SILVER
Botanical Menopause Complex from Wild Nutrition contains Dong Quai for female health, Ashwagandha for energy and calm, turmeric for joint health and multiple antioxidants for essential immune support.
Best for Beauty and Bodycare
GOLD
Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil is pressed from the seeds of a wild rose which grows in the Chilean Andes. It is renowned for its skin rejuvenating properties.
SILVER
SkinWorks Multivitamin Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is a multivitamin complex that includes vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E and AHA fruit acids plus hyaluronic acid, argan and rosehip oils.
Best CBD Product
GOLD
CBD by BRITISH CANNABIS™ 2,000mg refined CBD Oil is a great-tasting and best-selling CBD oil supplement. Its highly refined formula meets the exacting standards required by pharmacists and healthcare professionals.
SILVER
Premium CBD from Cytoplan is a bio-effective CBD gel capsule. It delivers a sustainable and pure source of CBD in a soft capsule made with 100 per cent natural hemp.
Best for Heart / Cholesterol
GOLD
Organic Cold Milled Flaxseed from Linwoods Health Foods is a rich source of omega-3 oil. This oil contains alpha linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid that helps maintain normal blood cholesterol levels.
SILVER
OatWell™ Crispy Hearts contains 3g of oat beta-glucan, which is clinically proven to lower cholesterol and is an important step toward heart disease prevention.
Thank you to all our readers who voted in this year's awards, and huge congratulations to all the gold and silver-winning products! All the products featured here are available to buy from your local independent health food store.
If you are a supplier and would like to find out about nominating your products for our next Awards, then contact [email protected] for details.