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 ...
Collagen+C+Hyaluronic Acid - Recipe for Beauty and Youth
Everyone wants to do their best for their health, and when they delve into the study of dietary supplements, they soon realize that to meet the daily intake of all necessary substances, they would have to consume a considerable amount of capsules daily. Of course, as with everything, we must use common sense here as well.
MSM (Organosulfur) .... multifunctional supplement
Did you know that sulfur is as essential for our body as vitamins and minerals? One of its most significant sources is a substance called methylsulfonylmethane, abbreviated MSM. Despite the name sounding like it came from a chemistry textbook, it is a natural compound of paramount importance for the proper functioning of the organism. MSM naturally occurs in the blood, tissues, and organs, where it supports the production of substances, such as amino acids - glutathione, cysteine, and methionine. This organic sulfur compound, also known as organosulfur, is particularly effective in combating oxidative stress, inflammation, and body regeneration. Its sources can be natural foods. Organic sulfur compounds, such as allicin in garlic, have broad health applications, and MSM is unique in that it offers comprehensive support from joint health to immunity enhancement.
Magnesium - the most important mineral?
If you ask any athlete (especially endurance sports) what supplement they always have with them at competitions, the most common answer will be "magnesium". Magnesium is certainly one of the most important minerals for our body. It is a so-called "deficient" mineral because we lose it from our body through sweating during excessive exertion, but also when you don't exercise! Just living in noise, stress, exertion...
Lady's Mantle - Woman's Cloak
Common Alchemilla is a perennial herb that originates from England but has spread worldwide. Its leaves and flower tops have been used for centuries primarily to alleviate menstrual problems, hence it is often called "woman's cloak". It is also suitable for men as it effectively helps with diarrhea, laryngitis, bleeding gums, or as a gargle for inflammation of the larynx. Its name comes from Arabic, from the word al-kimia. Alchemists tried to make gold by transforming various metals, as well as incredibly ordinary things. One of the secret ingredients in gold-making was water, caught in the leaves of this plant. As far as we know - it didn't work...
Reishi - the mushroom of immortality
Reishi, a mushroom used for over 4000 years. The divine mushroom of immortality - in the past, it was believed to revive even the dead. It holds its significant place especially in Chinese medicine (under the name lingzhi), where it was mentioned in writing as early as 200 BC. Entire armies were designated to search for it, as the Chinese imperial court believed it could be used to concoct the elixir of immortality. The Slovak name might not tell you much - Leskokôrka brown-red, is actually a wood-decaying parasitic mushroom, living mostly on injured trees. It has a vast spectrum of biologically active substances. Its effects are also described in the professional encyclopedia Mushrooms as medicine.