Vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold
In this article, you can read about a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that shows vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold.
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6 Simple Tips for Heart, Blood Vessels, and Blood Pressure
In this article, you'll find 6 practical tips for heart health, blood vessels, and blood pressure.
17 Tips for the World's Best Sleep, Falling Asleep, and Sleep Quality
In this article, you'll find 17 practical tips for achieving the world's best sleep, falling asleep easily, and improving your sleep quality.
Best Tips for Stomach, Gut, IBS, Crohn's, and Ulcerative Colitis
In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about issues related to the stomach, intestines, IBS, Crohn's disease, and Ulcerative Colitis. You'll also get practical tips and advice on how to restore balance to your stomach and intestines in a simple way.
Advice & Tips for the Thyroid by Karin Björkegren Jones
Thyroid problems have increased in Sweden. Today, nearly half a million people have been diagnosed, and Karin Björkegren Jones interviews Patrick Wahlberg about the thyroid. The interview includes several practical tips and nutritional advice for thyroid health. This article is an excerpt from Karin's book Balans – A Natural Path to a Healthier Thyroid, where Patrick is interviewed by Karin.
Which probiotic should you choose?
Which of our probiotics should you choose? Read our guide to find the right probiotic for you.
5-HTP - The Amino Acid for Better Well-Being?
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan or Oxitriptan) is an amino acid involved in the synthesis of serotonin and, consequently, also in the production of melatonin. 5-HTP as a supplement is classified as a medicinal product and therefore cannot be purchased, but there are many ways to support the conversion from 5-HTP to serotonin and melatonin.
The function of gut bacteria – essential for health
The beneficial bacteria in the gut have several important functions, and we would not survive without them. Their most important roles include preventing harmful bacteria or other pathogenic microorganisms, such as fungi and viruses, from taking hold.
How are whole foods and superfoods dried?
When choosing whole food supplements or superfood powders, it's easy to focus solely on whether the label looks appealing. What people often forget is one of the most crucial aspects of the production process: how the raw material is dried. Read more about why this step matters more than any other in the production process.
Vitamin D, Innate Response, and MegaFood
All cells in the body have receptors for vitamin D and play an important role in the cell division process, contributing to the normal functioning of the immune system, among other things.
Vitamin D is important if you have Helicobacter pylori
A study shows that individuals with a vitamin D deficiency find it harder to eliminate excess Helicobacter pylori. Those with sufficient levels of vitamin D in their bodies are better able to get rid of Helicobacter pylori compared to those with inadequate vitamin D levels.
Iron Response & Blood Builder Featured in Clinical Study
A clinical study shows that the whole food iron supplement Iron Response / Blood Builder restores iron levels within eight weeks without the gastrointestinal issues typically associated with iron supplements.
Turmeric – A Golden Weapon Against Inflammation & Infection
The yellow spice turmeric, which gives curry its beautiful color, is a staple in Indian cuisine. Turmeric belongs to the ginger family, and much like ginger, the plant's rhizomes are typically dried and ground into a yellow-orange powder. Sometimes, it is used as an alternative to saffron because its flavor is described as a blend of saffron and ginger. The Latin name Curcuma originates from the Persian word kirkum, which means "saffron."
Iron and lead compete for the same protein
It is extremely important to ensure an adequate intake of iron. A commonly overlooked reason for this is that iron and lead bind to the same transport protein in the small intestine. This protein facilitates the absorption of the metal into the bloodstream.
The B Vitamins – An Overview
Read more about Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Vitamin B5.
Rancid Fish Oils? Why We Chose Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon – Omega-3 and ESKIO-3
A recently published study from the United States revealed that the three best-selling omega-3 fish oils in the country contain oxidised fatty acids that far exceed recommended levels. High-quality fish oil is absolutely essential. Quality is, of course, crucial when it comes to all types of supplements, not just fish oils, but rancid fatty acids are arguably among the worst things you can consume.
Important to Choose the Right Form of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. However, this is only partly true, as vitamin E is actually a term for eight fat-soluble compounds that work in synergy and are never found isolated in nature. A good vitamin E supplement should never be isolated and should contain all eight forms of vitamin E.
Are supplements necessary?
It's common to hear that supplements are unnecessary, full stop. While supplements will never replace a varied diet, claiming that "if you eat a balanced diet, you don't need supplements" is an oversimplification.
Study on Supplements and Pregnancy
A new study shows that supplements of DHA (omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil), vitamin D, folic acid (folate), and iodine have a positive effect on the fetus in pregnant women.
Is saturated fat dangerous?
It is not saturated fat or cholesterol that causes various health issues but rather a combination of factors in the modern Western diet: excessive consumption of vegetable oils, particularly monounsaturated and especially polyunsaturated fatty acids, hydrogenated fats, trans fats, refined carbohydrates, and added fructose. This is coupled with deficiencies in minerals (notably magnesium and iodine), vitamins (particularly vitamin C), antioxidants (especially selenium and vitamin E), and antimicrobial fatty acids found in saturated fats.
Gut Flora and Stress
Studies suggest that the gut flora also influences brain function, including its ability to manage stress. Research confirms the connection between gut flora and stress.
Do real wholefood and rawfood supplements exist?
All supplements, whether they are synthetic isolated or whole food, involve some form of synthetic isolated vitamin or mineral in the manufacturing process. However, there is a significant difference between whether the synthetic vitamin or mineral is a starting ingredient or a final ingredient.
Chronic Tinnitus and Vitamin B12
So-called true tinnitus is a hearing-related "phantom sound" that likely originates from a trigger of some kind in the cochlea or brainstem.
The Thyroid in Autumn and Spring
In autumn (and spring), when temperatures fluctuate, the thyroid gland has to work harder, and individuals with thyroid issues may experience mood swings and low energy levels for a few weeks during these periods.
Fructose in Added Form – Moderation is Key
That fruit is healthy is beyond doubt, but is there a limit to how much fructose we can handle? Has the increased intake of added fructose (fruit sugar) as a sweetener changed the rules for our liver, the only organ in the body capable of absorbing, converting, and breaking down fructose? Studies show that the long-term health effects of excessive consumption of added fructose are negative.
Facts and Myths – Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
In this article, you can read facts and myths about vitamin B12, the causes of vitamin B12 deficiency, the consequences of vitamin B12 deficiencies, MTHFR, and much more.
Tips for Managing Endometriosis, PCOS & PCO
Endometriosis, PCOS, and PCO are conditions that affect far more women than one might think. Learn about endometriosis, PCOS, and PCO, and explore our self-care tips.
Low mood – exhausted adrenal glands?
Your adrenal glands have two primary functions: they kickstart your body in the morning after you’ve slept, and they handle all the stress caused by your everyday activities. Cortisol is the main hormone released by the adrenal cortex. The adrenal medulla, on the other hand, primarily releases adrenaline. Adrenaline is responsible for emotions such as aggression, the fight-or-flight response, fear, and anxiety. When talking about exhausted adrenals, it typically refers to the adrenal cortex and cortisol production. This article will focus on cortisol.
Problems with the Thyroid Gland?
The thyroid gland, or glandula thyreoidea as it is known in Latin, is a hormone-producing gland located in the neck, just below the larynx. Thyroid hormones influence several important functions in the body, including metabolism, heat production, and calcium metabolism. If the thyroid gland produces too few hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism occurs, whereas excessive hormone production leads to hyperthyroidism.
Vitamin D deficiency and dry eyes
Research shows that a deficiency in vitamin D can be behind dry eyes, also known as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or dry eye syndrome (DES). KCS means that the tear film doesn't function properly, leading to chronic dry eyes.