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 ...
Let Yourself Shine with B2
The “yellow spark” that powers our body is vitamin B2 - riboflavin, (from Latin flavus “yellow”) was first isolated from milk and initially named lactoflavin. Its uniqueness was noticed by scientists due to its natural fluorescence under UV light, which helped them better understand its distribution in nature. But it wasn't just its mysterious light that attracted scientists' attention. It holds the power to transform food into life force. Riboflavin, aka vitamin B2, is not just a pretty fluorescent molecule, but it is important in cellular metabolism.
Histamine Control
Histamine is often perceived negatively, especially for its role in allergic reactions and intolerance. As with many things in life, black-and-white thinking is not suitable for this biogenic amine. As a neurotransmitter, it participates in many critical processes. In defending the body, for example, it supports the enlargement of blood vessels, making it easier for immune cells to access the site of inflammation. At the same time, it stimulates the production of gastric juices (essential for food processing), regulates the sleep cycle, controls appetite, and plays a role in learning, memory, and emotions. Histamine naturally occurs in the human body, and its balance is crucial for health. In the digestive system, it's broken down by the enzyme diamine oxidase. However, if histamine intake is greater than the body can break down, histamine intolerance develops. This imbalance can be caused by stress, poor lifestyle, medicines, or other factors. Excess histamine can lead to unpleasant symptoms, often resembling food allergies or digestive issues. It's essential to understand histamine as an important helper in our body.
Jód-Kelp
Asi každý, kto videl skvelý seriál Černobyľ, si pamätá scénku, keď hlavná ženská hrdinka v bieloruskom ministerstve podáva jódové tabletky sekretárke, ktorá jej mimochodom povie, že je tehotná. Jód je totiž chemický prvok, ktorý naše telo potrebuje, aby správne fungovala štítna žľaza. A kto má problémy so štítnou žľazou, ten vie, čo všetko v tele ovplyvňuje. Je až potrebné, ako zložito je naše telo poskladané a čo všetko je potrebné zabezpečiť, aby ste boli zdraví a funkčné.
Multitalent Multivitamín
Je potrebné mať multivitamínov iba spôsob ako drahú moč? Inými slovami: ak namiesto jednotlivých suplementov a zodpovedného dávkovania dáme všetko do jednej krabičky - bude to mať zmysel? Áno aj nie - pozrime sa na to.
Ashwagandha - krotiteľ kortizolu
Určite poznáte pocit, keď sa cítite v ohrození. Vybehol na vás spoza plota veľký pes, na porade sa na vás oboril šéf a zniesol vás pod zem, alebo je zajtra splátka hypotéky a vy ste práve dostali padáka z práce. V takýchto prípadoch telo produkuje steroidný hormón - kortizol. Ten nás už chráni v nebezpečných situáciách a telo pripravuje pozície "bojuj, alebo uteč". Srdce sa rozpumpuje, krv sa nahrnie do dôležitých orgánov, hladina bolesti potláča... Poviete si - najužitočnejšia vec pod slnkom!