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I’ve had Covid twice in the last two years and about a year ago I had to reduce my working hours and had a classic burnout. On top of that,…
What is resveratrol? Resveratrol is a secondary plant substance and belongs to the group of polyphenols in the subgroup of stilbenes. It is a powerful antioxidant. It is mainly found…
Methylsulfonylmethane, MSM for short, is an organic sulphur compound. It is found in plant and animal organisms. MSM is an important component of human food. The human body consists of…
Trace elements are also called micronutrients and microelements. They occur in the body in minute amounts (traces) of less than 50 mg per kilo of body weight. Trace elements are…
Phospholipids consist of a group of complex lipids with a phosphate group. Furthermore, phospholipids are naturally occurring surfactants. Thanks to surfactants, immiscible liquids such as oil and water can be…
Oxidative stress When it comes to your health, you can hardly avoid this topic. In addition to the buzzword “oxidative stress”, the terms “free radicals” and “antioxidants” are also inextricably…
Eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA for short, is a so-called omega-3 fatty acid. It belongs to the polyunsaturated fatty acids and is found in higher concentrations especially in fatty sea fish such…
Hydrogels are a solution consisting of water and a polymer. These have many properties that make them unique, including the ability to form strong bonds with other substances and absorb…
The term micronisation refers to a process of significantly reducing the size of particles by grinding. A synonym for micronisation is therefore also ultra-fine grinding. Micronisation produces a so-called micronised…
Nitrogen deficiency in humans can be caused by a variety of environmental and nutritional factors, including excessive protein intake, inadequate intake of other essential nutrients and exposure to pollutants. When…
Resorption refers to the absorption, the uptake of substances in biological systems. In humans and vertebrates, resorption describes the process of how cells, tissues or organs absorb certain substances. These…
Proteins are absorbed through our daily nutrition and are important for various bodily functions. Alongside carbohydrates and fats, proteins are one of the three main nutrients. Animal protein is found…
An extraction refers to the extraction of one or more ingredients from plant components with the help of a solvent. The extracts obtained in this way contain important active substances…
What are free radicals? Free radicals are molecules, atoms or ions that have at least one unpaired electron. This single electron makes them extremely reactive and unstable. In order to…
Volcanic earth Clinoptilolite is a collective name for a group of unspecified minerals of the zeolite group. Since they are often found in volcanic areas, they are also called volcanic…
Yellow root Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a plant from the ginger family. It originates from India and Southeast Asia, is an important ingredient of the well-known curry powder and is…
Phospholipids Lecithins (also phosphatidylcholines) are a group of chemical compounds called phospholipids, which are composed of fatty acids, glycerol, phosphoric acid and choline. Lecithins are natural components of cell membranes…
Is there a measurement for fresh omega-3 oil? International scientists express concern about many low-quality or even rancid omega-3 products on the market. Omega-3 oils are unstable and oxidise quickly.…
Green tea powder Matcha comes from the Japanese and means “ground tea”, it is green tea ground into a fine powder. Good quality has an intense green colour and smells…
Fat from mango seeds Strictly speaking, we should speak of mango seed butter, because the fat is extracted from the mango kernels (seeds), but the name mango butter is more…
High proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids With a fat content of around 73%, the macadamia nut and the macadamia oil extracted from it are very rich in content, especially because…
Almond oil: Very suitable for skin care It is a fatty oil obtained by cold pressing from bitter and/or sweet almonds. It contains a high proportion of the saturated and…
An important mineral The essential mineral performs numerous tasks in the body and is a decisive cofactor in hundreds of metabolic reactions. It is therefore an extremely important substance for…
Linoleic acid is also a component of our skin It is an essential doubly unsaturated fatty acid that belongs to the group of omega-6 fatty acids. Its name is derived…
Significantly higher limits: New maximum levels for vitamins and minerals Since summer 2020, significantly higher limits for vitamins and minerals have applied in some cases. Largely unnoticed by the public,…
Mainly found in muscle meat The term carnitine is derived from the Latin carnis (meat). It is a sulphur-containing amino acid that is primarily found in meat and other foods…
L-tryptophan: an amino acid L-tryptophan belongs to the essential amino acids, i.e. it cannot be produced by the human body itself, but must be supplied with food. In nature, the…
What is the difference? Ascorbic acid is an organic acid that occurs in various forms, but only L-(+)-ascorbic acid has biological activity and can be utilised by the human body.…
What does liposomal formulation mean? A liposome is a tiny lipid bubble, i.e. a “fat bubble”, formed in aqueous solutions from so-called phospholipids, which have a hydrophilic (water-loving) and a…
Elasticity and Flexibility of the skin The term collagen is familiar to many, as it is mentioned time and again in connection with skin care products. In cosmetics, collagen is…
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