Category: Informative
Collagen peptides, what are they and what is the difference with hydrolysed collagen?
Find out what collagen peptides are and how they are useful for joints and skin.
Top 10 questions to ask yourself to keep up your immune system
Dr. Luis Gutiérrez Serantes helps us to answer the most frequently asked questions about how to keep the immune system healthy.
Caffeine and sport, everything you need to know
Caffeine is a substance widely used in sport for endurance exercise, anaerobic-based exercise and strength/power activities.
Memory and concentration, why they fail and how to improve them
Find out how memory and concentration work and how they can be trained to retain memories and experiences.
Female fertility, how to improve it?
With a good diet and a healthy lifestyle, we can help to improve fertility. Find out what affects female fertility and which foods and nutrients can help.Supplements in pregnancy, what to take?
During pre-conception, pregnancy, post-partum and lactation, the demand for nutrients is highest. A healthy diet can be supplemented with vitamin and mineral supplements to balance nutrient requirements.Cystitis and sport, how urinary tract infections are affected by physical exercise
Find out if sports or exercise-related factors can contribute to urinary tract infections, and what advice to follow when exercising if you already have cystitis.Vitamin B12 and its importance in the vegetarian diet
Vitamin B12 is essential for the diet, especially for vegetarians and vegans. Find out why
Anosmia, why does the loss of smell happen and how to recover it?
Loss of smell, or Anosmia, is a smell disorder that affects a great part of the population. Find out what causes it and how it can be treated to recover it.
Biotin, how does it help keep hair healthy?
Biotin or vitamin B7 is a vitamin known for its role in skin, hair and nails. It has hair care properties to keep hair looking healthy, strong and shiny. Find out all its benefits.Copper and its health benefits
Copper is a trace element that plays an important role in the body. Find out about its properties and which foods contain it.How does social isolation affect our mental health?
Social isolation has important effects, especially on our mood. When is it a problem and what recommendations can we follow?Glucosamine and chondroitin: uses and benefits
Both glucosamine and chondroitin are natural structural elements of our body tissues, especially cartilage. We tell you how they differ, what their benefits are and where to find them.
Collagen, what is it and what is it for?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It is part of our bones and skin and is key to both osteoarticular mobility and skin maintenance.
Propolis. Characteristics and Benefits
Propolis is a resin produced by bees and used to protect the hive. It contains twelve flavonoids, vitamins and minerals. Find out about its uses, benefits and how to take it.
Minerals, importance for our body
Nutrients are necessary for the normal functioning of the processes in our body. Minerals cannot be synthesised in the body and must be supplied through the diet.
How does anxiety affect our weight?
Anxiety about eating, how does it affect our weight? Advices to manage anxiety and avoid snacking between meals.
Beta Alanine for Athletes: Properties, Uses and Scientific Evidence
Beta-alanine is a food ingredient of interest in the sports world, as it is widely used for its properties of reducing muscle fatigue and increasing muscle capacity during exercise.
Fluid retention – why does it happen and how to fight it?
Fluid retention is caused when there is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues. It is more common in women, causing swelling of the limbs, tiredness and discomfort.
Take care of yourself like an astronaut – what nutrients are recommended for a space trip?
Nutrition and the physical and mental well-being of astronauts are key issues in space exploration. What nutrients are recommended for astronauts to help them cope with such a demanding journey?