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Lion’s Mane, also known as the bearded tooth fungus or Hericium erinaceus, is a remarkable mushroom that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. In recent years, its popularity as a supplement has also been growing in the Netherlands. In this blog you can read everything about how Lion's Mane works and its benefits, and what to watch for when buying a Lion's Mane supplement.
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Whether you’re taking part in a Hyrox for the first time or want to beat your PR: targeted nutrition and supplements will raise your performance. In this blog we explain exactly what your body needs before, during and after a Hyrox race. So you’ll arrive at the start full of energy, strength and focus — and cross the finish just as strong!
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Red Yeast Rice is a type of rice fermented by yeast (not to be confused with the red rice served in a Thai restaurant). It is the yeast that gives the rice its red colour; by fermenting ordinary rice with the Monascus purpureus yeast, the rice grains turn dark red. Red yeast rice is also known as Xuezhikang or Red Koji.
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For a long time, fats had a bad reputation and were anxiously avoided in many diets. Fortunately, we now know better and understand how important healthy fats are for your body. Particularly the Omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are praised for their significant contribution to our health. For instance, DHA is beneficial for brain and eye function, and both DHA and EPA are advantageous for the heart and blood pressure. However, less well-known is the polyunsaturated Omega 6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid, abbreviated as GLA. Therefore, we will tell you more about this important fatty acid.
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Support your immune system. A healthy lifestyle can help bolster your natural defences. Avoid excessive stress wherever possible, eat healthily, and ensure you get enough sleep and exercise. You might also consider supplementing your diet with adequate vitamin C. It's a fact that vitamin C positively influences your immune system. Want to know how much vitamin C you can take to support your body's natural defences? And which forms of vitamin C you can choose? Read our tips here.
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Synergy (Greek: synergia, cooperation) is a concept that describes a process in which the combination of parts yields more than the sum of the parts.
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To answer the question above briefly: no, light therapy does not aid in the production of vitamin D. We explain below how your body actually produces vitamin D and how you can use a daylight lamp.
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What started in an attic room has now, 20 years later, grown into a company with 150 employees. They were ahead of the health trends and managed to put Vitaminstore on the map throughout the Netherlands. Did they have a good crystal ball and see this coming, or were they very lucky?
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Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, deriving its name from the Danish word 'Koagulations Vitamin', which was assigned by the Danish researcher Hendrik Dam. Coagulation, as it is written in English, is another term for blood clotting. Hendrik Dam discovered at the beginning of the last century that vitamin K has a blood-clotting effect in our bodies. Only relatively recently has scientific research shown that vitamin K plays an even more significant role in our bodies. It contributes to the maintenance of strong bones by supporting the absorption of calcium in our bone tissue. This is particularly true for the easily absorbable form, vitamin K2.
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Magnesium has been extremely popular for years, and we are often asked which form is best absorbed. Therefore, we explain it below.
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It's clear; men and women think, feel, and communicate in genuinely different ways. But what about the physiological needs of our bodies? Is there a difference in nutritional requirements, and should men choose different supplements than women?
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Many people take extra Vitamin B12, particularly vegetarians and vegans. If you are taking Vitamin B12 supplements, it might be useful to know which form is most readily absorbed. We have outlined this for you below.
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A snack here, a glass of wine there; when you're on holiday, you often eat and drink differently than at home. Travelling to Asia? Your stomach might need some time to adjust to the spicy food, or how about the rich tapas in Spain? Drinking tap water isn't safe in every country. However, you might still consume some contaminated water, for instance, through ice cubes in drinks or vegetables and fruit washed with tap water.
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