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As an employer, you want to encourage a healthy lifestyle among your employees. Nutrition, exercise, balance and protection all play an important role in this. Vitaminstore supports anyone striving for a healthy lifestyle with expert advice. If you’d like to offer this to your employees, the Vitaminstore Healthy Lifestyle Programme is now available for employers. It includes an intake and guidance on making the right choices, including the nutritional supplements that go with them.
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Whether you're participating in a Hyrox for the first time or aiming to beat your personal best: targeted nutrition and supplements can elevate your performance. In this blog, we'll tell you exactly what your body needs before, during, and after a Hyrox race. So that you appear at the start full of energy, strength, and focus – and finish just as strong!
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Billions of micro-organisms live in the gut, together forming the gut microbiome. You may have heard of prebiotics and probiotics, but what exactly is the difference? In this article, we explain what these terms mean and which foods contain them.
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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which make up the body’s cells. They are essential to a healthy diet and form the basic components of proteins. You’ll find them in all sorts of foods, and they play an important role in various processes in our body. Read on to discover everything you need to know about amino acids.
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It's colder, the days are shorter, and sometimes it pours down. For many, autumn and winter aren't the seasons to enjoy going outside to exercise. We'd like to change that. Exercising all year round, preferably outdoors, offers numerous health benefits. Do you want to stay happy and healthy throughout autumn and winter? Then exercise should be a key part of your routine.
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Finding time for physical activity in a busy schedule can often be challenging. Fortunately, there are ways to integrate extra movement into your daily routine, even when you are busy. Is your health goal to move more and become fitter? Vitaminstore is here to help. In this blog, you will learn why exercise is important and we will share some tips to help you embark on a more active lifestyle.
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Giving your brain a workout doesn’t happen by itself! A combination of various substances in the brain ensures that this complex organ can function optimally. Oxygen is, of course, indispensable, but nutrients like glucose and messenger substances such as neurotransmitters are also essential. This is just a small selection from a wide range of substances needed for all processes to run smoothly. Besides glucose, there are several other nutrients that contribute to brain function. We’ll tell you exactly which ones here!
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We have all burned incense at some point for its delightful aroma. But did you know that incense has more benefits than just smelling good? In this article, we will update you on what incense exactly is, what health benefits it has, and the latest developments in the field of incense dietary supplements.
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The brain is the most complex organ in our body. For every task we perform, from simple to complex, we rely on this organ. Therefore, it's beneficial to keep training your brain. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep your mind sharp. From simple motor and cognitive exercises to eating healthy foods and taking supplements, read our tips below.
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In the Netherlands, many people are sent to swimming lessons at a young age. It is entirely customary to obtain an A and B diploma before the age of ten. As a result, the majority of Dutch people can manage well in the water. A significant number of adults even enjoy swimming. This is not surprising, as swimming offers numerous benefits.
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Have you always been on the lookout for a diet that is both simple to follow and maintain, while also being healthy and delivering spectacular results? Perhaps 'Intermittent Fasting' is just what you need. Category and Product Manager Pepijn Aardewijn wanted to lose weight and delved into the fascinating world of fasting. He has since lost 20 kilograms! Below is his story, findings, and observations about this new diet craze that has flown over from America.
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The human body is composed of various muscle groups. Each person is different, and interestingly, one person can have more muscles than another. On average, a human has 640 muscles. Many of these muscles cannot be consciously controlled. They are known as smooth muscles. These muscles respond to stimuli from the nervous system. Striated muscles are the ones you can consciously control, the muscles of your skeleton. These muscles can be trained through exercise and strength exertion. Broadly speaking, they can be divided into six muscle groups.
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