Calcium deficiency: how is it produced and what symptoms and consequences does it have?
por There is no other mineral in the human body in such high amounts as is the case of calcium. An adult has about 1,000 to 1,500 …
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What are blood lipids?
Blood lipid values provide information on the number of various lipids (fats) in the blood, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. Since fat in the blood is …
Symptoms of menopause in women
Menopause can manifest itself in many ways. The classic symptoms are, for example, sleep disorders, hot flashes, or depressive mood swings. This can occur not only in …
Can Alzheimer’s be prevented?
Alzheimer’s develops long before the first symptoms are noticed. By knowing which factors contribute to the development and which reduce the risk of disease, you can …
What are the amino acids ‘BCAA’ and what are they for?
Again and again, it is heard that the so-called ‘BCAA’ ( Branch-Chained Amino Acids ) amino acids can help build muscle. But what exactly is that, and how do they work …
What are amino acids, and what do they do
Amino acids are organic compounds (similar to fats and carbohydrates) that provide building blocks through which the body can build protein molecules. In this way, …
The incredible benefits of avocado
Avocado, like cherries, acerola, pomegranates, or turmeric, is considered a superfood. A superfood is a food that can have a particularly positive effect on health because it contains a …
Beta-carotene: very healthy for the body and eyes
Beta-carotene is the best-known vegetable dye and the most important substance in vitamin A. That is why it is also called provitamin A. It belongs …
Bifidobacteria for lactose intolerance
How can bifidobacteria help with lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance is a widespread phenomenon in Europe. Certain people, like Asians, have almost no lactase in their bodies by …
Biotin: the vitamin to keep skin, hair, and nails healthy
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 …