Pro-energy supplements are among the best sellers within the category of supplements. If taken correctly and of excellent quality, some of their ingredients can be a valid support for athletes (and not only). Otherwise, they risk creating serious damage to our health. There are numerous supplements on the market with...
Some help against insomnia
Sleeping is fundamental for both body and mind. The body recovers its energies, the tissues are regenerated, and the brain processes the experiences and notions learned. Lack of sleep can negatively affect the quality of our life. Some natural active ingredients have been shown to be very useful in restoring...
Can our mind cause or prevent a disease?
Negative thoughts and emotional stress contribute to creating a fertile ground for the onset or development of even serious pathologies, making the body less reactive and more susceptible. Our habits and some natural active ingredients can be useful for normal psychological function in order to find serenity. Until a few...
Antioxidants are not all the same!
There are food supplements on the market with ingredients that contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. But not all are equal. Here's how to choose the right supplement. The term antioxidant refers to a substance capable of contrasting, slowing down or neutralizing the formation of free radicals that are formed as...
The damages of smoking
Millions of people die every year from (active and passive) cigarette smoke. The organs most exposed to the development of pathologies are the respiratory tract, the gastrointestinal tract, the urogenital system and the cardiovascular system. Quitting smoking is possible, albeit difficult. A change in lifestyle and sports are valid tools to fight...
Pregnancy: which and how many micronutrients?
Staying healthy during pregnancy depends not only on the quantity, but also on the quality of the food taken. It is important to follow a healthy and balanced diet, as maternal nutrition is essential to ensure the healthy development of the fetus and the well-being of the mother. The health...
Some help in case of tiredness
Given the frenetic rhythms to which we are nowadays subjected, it is not unusual to feel a strong sense of fatigue. This can have several causes, including season changes. In this case, a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition are effective long-term remedies. Tiredness is a common condition and depends on numerous causes....
Probiotics are not all the same!
Probiotics are not all the same. For this reason, it is important to know the strain to which it belongs, the quantity of microorganisms per daily dose and the scientific evidence to support their resistance to gastric acidity. The World Health Organization defines probiotics as those microorganisms that are able, once ingested...
Healthy weight loss
A healthy and balanced diet, associated with constant physical activity, is the best way to lose weight, keeping our body healthy. There are no miracle potions. However, nature provides some substances that help metabolism. Summer is approaching and the dreaded costume test starts to make us tremble. Social media and...
Season’s allergies
Allergies are very annoying. There are many effective drug treatments which, although necessary in acute cases, can lead to numerous side effects. Every year, about one in four people fight against an allergy, an overreaction by the immune system against a harmless substance (allergen) which is however detected as dangerous. The body...