Biotin: the vitamin to keep skin, hair, and nails healthy
por Biotin belongs to the B vitamins and is, therefore, also known as vitamin B7. It was discovered more than a hundred years ago, but its important role in metabolism …
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What is the normal blood sugar level?
The blood sugar level is very important for everybody. If we didn’t have sugar in our blood, we wouldn’t exist. Fortunately, nature has configured it so …
Chlorophyll is important for our health
One reason why fruits and vegetables are so healthy for our body is the chlorophyll they contain. The more intensely green a fruit or vegetable is, the …
What are enzymes and what role do they play in our body?
Many biochemical reactions in the body are driven by enzymes. In this way, substances become other substances or divide into molecules. This is also the reason why …
Benefits of fiber for the colon
Dietary fiber is non-digestible food components of the carbohydrate group, found in products such as cereals, fruits, and vegetables. A distinction is made between soluble and …
Lactose intolerance: causes, alternatives, and solutions
Do you like having a nice bowl of hot chocolate but, after each consumption of dairy products, do you feel more or less uncomfortable and your …
Everything you need to know about protein
Popular with athletes and bodybuilders, whey protein is a protein powder made from whey. Whey, in turn, arises when an aqueous liquid is deposited in the milk. This happens, …
Properties and benefits of quinoa for health
Quinoa is a healthy alternative to rice. It contains more high-quality protein and fiber, but fewer carbohydrates and calories. Quinoa is used as a cereal, although in …
What is vitamin B and what is it for?
Almost nobody knows what vitamin B is and what exactly is for. Above all, most people are probably not aware of the amount of vitamin B the body …