Soak Up The Sun – And Free Vitamin D

This summer’s heat wave may have had us sheltering in the shade, but now that its cooled off we should soak up some free Vitamin D. Government guidance suggests 10 - 15 minutes of unprotected...

Why Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine

At Leapfrog we’re often saying how brilliant the body is at producing wondrous molecules like lactoferrin that keep us healthy (and how lucky that we can harness its power in our chewable tablets). But if we...

Science: Lactoferrin Can Stop A Summer Cold

While we tend to think of winter as the sniffle season, summer has its own variety of viruses that can get you in their grip. Chances are you may feel worse in summer too, because...

Cold Water Swimming For Improved Immunity

When it comes to wild swimming, there are many upsides to taking the plunge. A study from 2011 found that cold water helps to boost white blood cell count as the body is forced to react to...

Combining Leapfrog With Chinese Medicine

At Leapfrog, we are always looking for ways to support our immune system naturally – rituals that we can easily incorporate daily that have genuine health benefits. Our bodies are brilliant at defending us against...

Every Breath You Take Impacts Your Health

Take a deep breath. Was it through your nose or mouth? One is much more valuable than the other for optimum health – but do you know which? On average, we all take around 20,000...

Renée Elliott: My Fairy Godmother

I’ve always had a few skills up my sleeve that have attracted me to entrepreneurship – I’m proactive, persistent and can problem-solve (though not without a little panic!) But when I first conceived of Leapfrog,...

Lactoferrin Starves Viruses into Submission

Though it sounds like an outlandish 1950s B-movie, it’s true: Lactoferrin can help starve viruses and bacteria into submission. Lactoferrin (LF) is found at all the entry points of our bodies and is a vital...

How Leapfrog Amended The EU Catalogue

When I was looking for a company in the UK to make my chewable tablets, I ran into the first of many hurdles. Large, reputable manufacturers wanted huge volumes, and I wanted to start small...