Inflammation of joints and the immune system

Disturbances in the functioning of the immune system cause inflammation that may arise, inter alia, in the hip, knee and other joints. An immune-mediated inflammation can lower the quality of life and lead to a significant reduction in physical activity. Many specialists believe that the sources of such ailments should be sought in the digestive system, which plays an important role in the proper functioning of the immune system. How, then, improve the health of the joints? Read more

Probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes in one capsule

Information on probiotics and prebiotics are topics that often appear in scientific literature in correlation with maintaining the health of the digestive system. There are many natural ways to supplement these substances in the body. There are also dietary supplements that provide medicinal probiotics and prebiotics. However, only some of them contain a full set of digestive enzymes, which are very important for the complete assimilation of all nutrients and for the proper course of the digestive process. Read more

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

How does the digestive system affect the thyroid?

Many people combine the digestive system with food digestion, supplying the body with nutrients and removing unnecessary metabolic products. However, there is another function of the digestive system that many of us do not realize. Well, just the health of the intestines has a fundamental impact on the immune system, and not only. Read more

Intestinal microflora and effective slimming

Metabolic syndrome is a condition of the body that usually precedes the disorder of glucose balance in the blood and includes, among others, deposition of fat around the hips and abdomen. Many people of all ages have problems with excess body fat in these areas. As a result, fatty tissue deposits are formed that can increase the risk of developing serious diseases. Read more

Why sugar harms health?

We all know the slogans that “sugar causes tooth decay”, “sugar causes obesity” and “sugar is addictive.” This is actually true, but it is only an introduction to a long list of health problems that are the result of excess sugar in the body. When consumed in large quantities, it damages the brain, liver, pancreas and can cause serious health problems! Is it true that sugar causes havoc in the body? Read more

The association of prebiotics with the correct body weight

It is commonly known that the only effective method of getting rid of overweight is a good diet and regular visits to the gym. However, studies show that the growth of body weight and the balance of blood sugar levels can be influenced by bacteria in the digestive system. Care for the bacterial flora in the intestine is the first condition for effective weight loss. Read more