Fiber is an important part of a healthy balanced diet. Dietary fiber may help prevent heart disease, diabetes, weight gain and certain types of cancer. It greatly affects the health of the digestive system. Read more
Intestines
There is a direct connection between the intestines and the brain
The intestines and brain are closely related, and this interaction plays an important role not only in the functioning of the digestive system, but also in some aspects of the psyche and emotional reactions. Read more
Intestinal microflora and liver diseases
The bilateral relationship between the gut and the liver can be a surprising fact for many people. This correlation results, among other things, from the anatomic proximity of both organs, but there is also a functional connection between the intestinal mucosa and the liver. This connection is the portal vein, which is relatively short but has a large diameter and is a physical connection of the digestive system with the liver. 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
What is the reaction to excessive sugar consumption?
The brain, pancreas and liver are very important organs. Without these organs, life is not possible. Excess sugar in the diet is addictive in the same way as alcohol, tobacco and drugs, because sugar affects the same areas of the brain. A food containing an unnatural addition of sugar causes the release of dopamine. You feel the urge to eat even if you are not hungry. Read more
Intestinal microflora and mood disorders and depression
Do you know that the health condition of the digestive system is directly related to your mood, and behavioral disorders can result from poor bowel status? Read more
Dietary fiber in colon ailments
There are many ways to get rid of hemorrhoids. The most drastic method is surgery. However, even after surgical removal of haemorrhoids, painful ailments usually recur. Why is this happening? What is the role of dietary fiber in the health of the digestive system? Read more
The impact of diet on the functioning of the immune system
There is no doubt that a proper diet can significantly improve the body’s defense potential, while a harmful diet can disrupt the immune system’s response. The mechanism of action of individual dietary ingredients, vitamins and microelements is not yet thoroughly examined, however, we know which ones are needed to improve the function of the immune system. Read more
Practicing sport and intestinal bacterial flora
The intestinal bacterial flora is a very important element that is the foundation of good health. The lifestyle and the environment that surrounds us also have an effect on the composition of the intestinal microflora. Is it possible to have a conscious influence on microorganisms that exist in our digestive system? Read more
Help in the treatment of arthritis
One of the possible causes of arthritis is immunological imbalance. Natural anti-inflammatory mechanisms can function abnormally – this is called an autoimmune disease. In the case of autoimmune stiffness of the joints, the body’s immune system begins to attack its own tissue, in particular the synovial membrane, which surrounds the elements forming the joints in our body. Read more