Cordyceps sinensis with an incredible life cycle
Have you heard about this fascinating fungus with its peculiar appearance and way of existence? The names „Chinese caterpillar, Himalayan gold or mushroom of longevity“ do not reveal much ...
Horčík - najdôležitejší minerál?
Ak sa opýtate akúkoľvek športovú disciplínu (najmä vytrvalostné športy), aký výživový doplnok má na súťaž vždy pri sebe, tak najčastejšia odpoveď bude "magnésko". Magnézium - horčík , je totiž určite jeden z posledných minerálov pre naše telo. Prítom ide o tzv. "nedostatkový" minerál, pretože ho z tela vylučujeme pri nadmernej záťaži, ale aj keď necvičíte! Stačí život v hluku, stres, záťaž...
Is iodine a necessity? ... Iodine - Kelp
Iodine is a trace element, with an interesting role in health, which we associate with the thyroid gland. It occurs naturally in the marine environment and one of the richest natural sources of iodine is kelp seaweed, also known as "Bladderwrack, Norwegian Laminaria," which has been used in traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries. Kelp can absorb large amounts of iodine directly from the ocean. The body needs iodine to produce thyroid hormones, without which much more would not work ... our metabolism would not function properly, we would have little energy, and our minds would be dull.
Ashwagandha - Withania Somnifera
“Ashwa” (horse) “gandha” (root smell), the name itself hints at the plant's ability to grant strength and vitality (the strength of the animal hidden in the root). Known as “Indian ginseng” (similar shape), and “winter cherry root” (fruits resemble cherries). From the small shrub with yellow flowers, the root is mainly used in traditional medicine. Due to its calming effects, it's significantly known as the Sleep or Dream Berry. The Latin name somnifera also reveals its property ; invoking sleep.
Did you catch the latest trend of nature? Choline and Inositol
Sometimes it seems at first glance that we have everything under control, but the reality is often different. "Liters" of coffee, fast food between duties, endless deadlines, constantly ringing phones. The result is fatigue, problems with concentration, forgetting even simple things, moods changing faster than the weather, and nights full of tossing and turning, as if our mind is running at a minimum. In a hectic pace, we do not realize the importance of proper nutrition. The good news is that nature can save us, in nature everything can be in harmony if we combine it from nature, it is a mysterious duo of choline and inositol.It is an ideal combination not only for the body but also for a tired mind, which is calling for help. Although many are unaware of them, choline and inositol work in every cell of our body, keeping our brain in shape, liver clean, and nerves strong. Their effects were discovered relatively recently. Why should we pay attention to these nutrients?
Vitamín B1 Tiamín
Vitamín B1 patrí do skupín B1 až B12, ktoré označujeme pod spoločným názvom B-komplex. Pod týmto menom je potrebné doplniť všetky vitamíny tejto skupiny. Čo však potrebujem len jeden z nich? Potrebujete aj celú skupinu - tie najdôležitejšie vitamíny zo skupiny B je možné dostať samostatne.