Linseed oil is a very valuable source of nutrients. About 55% of the weight of this oil is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – omega 3 fatty acid, which is an essential component of the daily diet – the proper functioning of the human body depends on this oil. Read more
Knowledge about Health
Bacillus coagulans – an effective probiotic
The first information on this strain of probiotic bacteria, isolated from coagulated milk powder, was published in 1915. According to the scientific description, it is a gram of a positive, oxygen-based rod that synthesizes lactic acid and has the ability to create extremely stable endospores. Bacillus coagulans has been used as an ingredient in food products and dietary supplements for many years. Read more
Is Vitamin E good for everything?
Vitamin E is an absolutely necessary substance for us, but probably its advantages are exaggerated. What does the human body use this vitamin for? Is Vitamin E good for all ailments? Read more
Risk factors for osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects both women and men. Only recently, it was thought that only women suffer from this disease, but according to the current state of knowledge, 25% of men over 50 have suffered from osteoporosis. Who is the most exposed to osteoporosis? Read more
Omega 3 and omega 6 for healthy eyes
Signals from the eye to the brain are transmitted through the optic nerve, which is located behind the retina of the eye. The quality of vision depends on the condition of the optic nerve. Nerve fibers consist of huge, elongated cells whose membranes are made of essential fatty acids. Eye health is very much dependent on whether we provide adequate fats in our diet. Read more
What is the meaning of a child’s birth manner?
Before birth, the newborn’s digestive tract is sterile. Immediately after the birth, he is settled in microorganisms that are found in the gastrointestinal tract and in the mother’s vagina. This is what happens in the case of a natural birth. And what about the cesarean section? Read more
High blood sugar and dementia
Studies show a direct relationship that combines high blood sugar with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. Atherosclerotic changes as well as hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia levels increase the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease. There are several mechanisms that can be responsible for this. Read more
Problems with digestion of lactose
The pancreas is a very important gland that participates in the digestion of foods. A healthy pancreas secretes digestive enzymes that have the ability to break down food into basic ingredients that are easily digested by the body. Read more
Cortisol, stress and obesity
Researchers found a relationship between cortisol and abdominal fat. Cortisol has been blamed as the main culprit of the obesity problem, and cortisol-reducing pills are advertised as a miracle solution to the problem of overweight. Is cortisol actually associated with abdominal obesity? Does reducing cortisol levels reduce fat? Read more
What type of vitamin C should I choose?
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is an essential component of the huge amount of biochemical reactions that occur in our body. Levorotatory, dextrorotary, natural, synthetic – which form of vitamin C is effective and safe? Read more