Cordyceps sinensis with an incredible life cycle
Have you heard about this fascinating fungus with its peculiar appearance and way of existence? The names „Chinese caterpillar, Himalayan gold or mushroom of longevity“ do not reveal much ...
Is Collagen only for old people?
Collagen is essentially a protein that the human body can produce itself, as it is essential for the proper functioning of cartilage, glands, joints, bones, muscles and skin. It is the most abundant substance in our body (up to 3%). Unless you are on social media, you really need to depend on it until you suddenly start to feel pain in your tendons, knees, ligaments... If you have a proper, balanced diet and get enough exercise, your body will produce very little of it. But...
Zinc - the killer of fatigue
In addition to supplements, functioning and various supplements, our body needs to 100% and the so-called trace substances. The designation "trace" means that our body needs it only in small amounts. We need 10mg of zinc per day, which is 37 times smaller compared to magnesium (375mg). It would seem that we are talking about a complete uselessness. However, the opposite is true. Zinc affects over 200 biochemical reactions in our body!
Milk thistle and liver
If you are active on social media, you are surely familiar with the term milk thistle. It is the phenomenon of 2024, with advertisements for this "miracle herb" everywhere you look. Unlike other dietary supplements, no one questions the effects of this plant. Opinions differ only on individual products and methods of processing. What is so miraculous about this thistle?
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
In addition to the well-known B-Komplex mix of B vitamins, individual vitamins can also be purchased as salt. What is it good for? The well-known set of B vitamins is a good nutritional supplement, you have an overall vitamin deficiency in the body. However, if you are not addressing a specific problem, sometimes the specific type of vitamin you need to supplement is more appropriate. So why is vitamin B2 needed?
Balm for the liver and gallbladder - Dandelion
Dandelion (Latin: Taraxum officinale, also known as milkweed, creamweed, Mayflower) is a weed that is familiar to everyone and found everywhere (especially if nothing else grows overnight on a perfect green lawn, it will even grow in a crack in the asphalt). First and foremost, it is a medicinal plant in the herb long its. The milk ducts contain a white sap that hardens in the air and leaves coloured stains on your hands. Dandelion seeds can travel a kilometre. It is one of the longest flowering plants, and the whole plant is edible, but with a rather unpleasant bitter taste.