According to common knowledge, to prevent premature skin aging, sun exposure should be reduced. Although sunlight is needed because it is involved in the generation of vitamin D, too much UV (ultraviolet) radiation is indirectly responsible for skin aging and wrinkles in 50% of people. So how to prevent skin aging? Read more
Dietary supplements
Dietary supplements and anti-aging vitamins
There is a debate on the effectiveness of anti-aging creams and dietary supplements that keep the skin in a youthful state. Which are effective and which are not? Proponents of the use of creams claim that the vitamins contained in the creams, which are applied topically, effectively prevent skin aging and cause the alignment of wrinkles. Advocates of dietary supplements believe that only vitamins and oxidants that we take in oral form have an effective rejuvenating effect. How do you choose dietary supplements and anti-aging vitamins? Read more
Is the surgical treatment of cataracts the only option?
Among the elderly, degenerative eye disease often appears, which is manifested by the cloudiness of the eye lens. Even blindness may result. The topic is a cataract whose incidence increases with age. Persons over the age of 70 are burdened with a 60-percent risk of developing cataracts. Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical operations. Are there other treatments for cataracts? How to prevent cataracts? Read more
Side effects of green tea
Good condition of eyes and skin
Skin is the largest organ in the human body. The skin should be especially concerned because it is exposed to many harmful external factors. Just like the skin, the eyes are also exposed to sunlight. The skin needs protective creams, and the eyes – glasses. Can you take care of skin health and eye health at the same time? Read more
Vitamins and dietary supplements during pregnancy
In women during pregnancy and lactation, the need for nutrients increases. Specialists recommend increasing the intake of 14 of the 21 basic micronutrients – 7 minerals, 5 vitamins and choline. Therefore, care should be taken to provide enough of these ingredients to prevent the risk of shortages. Read more
Strengthening the bones and preventing osteoporosis
Treatment of osteoporosis is a popular topic because this disease affects a large proportion of adults. Osteoporosis can be prevented and treated by natural means. The bone system is subject to constant regeneration, so the only condition for maintaining strong bones for many years is to provide the body with adequate nutrients that will be used by the body as expected. How to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis? Read more
Consequences of low levels of omega 3 acids
Omega 3 fish oil supports not only the heart
Nutritionists and health specialists have been recommending omega fish oil supplements for over twenty years. There are a lot of articles on this subject and probably there is no publication whose author would have a negative opinion on the pro-health values of fish oil. Numerous controlled clinical trials from around the world have confirmed the health benefits that result from taking DHA and EPA derived from fish oil supplements. Read more
Dietary supplements under stress
Stress is the deposition of the body from the state of homeostasis. It is a physiological reaction to negative stimuli from the surrounding environment. Factors responsible for stress (stressors) may be physical or psychological. Stressors change hormone levels, immune cell activity and can lead to serious health problems with long-term exposure. Read more