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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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When you sweat, your body loses valuable minerals: electrolytes. But what exactly are electrolytes? And do you need to top them up with a sports drink, a supplement, or simply some salted nuts? Let’s break it down.
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Billions of micro-organisms live in the gut, together forming the gut microbiome. Some dietary fibres are fermented in the gut by intestinal bacteria, which supports a healthy gut microbiome. In this blog, you’ll read everything about prebiotics: what they are, where you can find them, and how to use them optimally!
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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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When you sweat, your body loses valuable minerals: electrolytes. But what exactly are electrolytes? And do you need to top them up with a sports drink, a supplement, or simply some salted nuts? Let’s break it down.
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Billions of micro-organisms live in the gut, together forming the gut microbiome. Some dietary fibres are fermented in the gut by intestinal bacteria, which supports a healthy gut microbiome. In this blog, you’ll read everything about prebiotics: what they are, where you can find them, and how to use them optimally!
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The word 'cholesterol' often immediately brings up associations. You might also have a negative association with it. But is cholesterol good, bad, dangerous, helpful, or a bit of everything? When should you be concerned about high cholesterol?
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Sports nutrition is more popular than ever. You see it everywhere. In supermarkets, gyms, and online, from creatine and protein powders to energy bars and pre-workouts. Many people who exercise wonder if they really need all these supplements. Is sports nutrition important for everyone who exercises, or are there only specific cases where supplements are beneficial? And if you decide to use sports nutrition, how do you choose the best product for you?
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The gut–brain axis is being mentioned more and more, but what does it actually mean and why is it getting so much attention? Your brain plays an important role in everything you think and feel, while your gut is also involved in many processes throughout the body. The interaction between your belly and your brain is complex and the subject of a growing body of scientific research. Increasingly, insights show that this connection is linked to both physical and mental processes. In this blog, you’ll learn more about how this connection works and the role that cortisol, serotonin and the nervous system, among other things, play in it.
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If you've ever strolled through the vibrant streets of Asia, you might be familiar with this spice that gives many dishes their colour: turmeric. This bright orange spice not only adds a lively hue to dishes but has also been used for centuries in cooking and traditional medicine. But what makes turmeric so special? What does it do for your health and how can you use it effectively? Is it worth considering a turmeric supplement?
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Creatine – you've probably heard of it. It's one of the most popular supplements among athletes, and for good reason. Whether you want to enhance your performance at the gym, recover faster after a strenuous workout, or even boost your concentration, creatine can help. But when should you actually take it? And is it only for dedicated strength athletes?
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Yoga leads you to a state of deep relaxation. Many people practice yoga to switch off for a while. Yet, even after a physically demanding class, you step off the mat feeling rejuvenated. But how does this happen? Yoga restores an important balance in your body: that between the two sides of your nervous system.
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In this blog, you'll discover what greens actually are, which ingredients are often found in greens, and their benefits. We discuss how you can use them in various ways, from adding them to smoothies and juices to incorporating them into meals.
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Do you prefer to rely on Mother Nature to keep your health in top condition? Then it's useful to specifically look into magnesium in your diet. Our bodies crave this mineral! We’ll tell you which magnesium-rich foods should not be missing from your next shopping list to prevent deficiencies.
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Can you produce too much vitamin D when you’re out in the sun? And what about supplements you might use when there’s less sunshine? What happens if you get too much of it?
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