Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an ever hot topic that is constantly up due to frequent news of more and more potential health properties. Many people pay attention to providing it in sufficient amounts both with food and with supplements. While supplying vitamin C with supplements makes it easy to […]
Joints, the structure that connects two bones and allows movement of our skeleton, is a component that is gradually damaged and weakened due to physical activity training and aging. Articular cartilage is a delicate tissue that covers the surface of bones, creating a smooth, elastic structure additionally moistened with joint […]
Acerola is a wonderful plant, which originates from the Canary Islands. It is worth learning more about its properties, as it has a very wide application effect. It is recommended during colds and flu season, supports the immune system, and is also used in cosmetics as it improves the condition […]
Once a symbol of luxury, today a natural first aid kit is available for everyone. Orange is a real vitamin-mineral bomb. In winter and early spring, when it is particularly difficult to get fresh seasonal fruit, oranges can help us protect ourselves from the cold and add the necessary energy […]
Most often, when we lose weight, we only care about weight loss, and not whether we provide the body with the necessary amounts of vitamins and minerals. If we are not careful, we will lead to serious health problems. Dietary sources of nutrientsSources of beta-caroteneSources of vitamins C and ESources […]
Until now, lemons were treated as the leaders in the race of Vitamin C content, but it is the acerola fruit that is the greatest treasure of this vitamin. In comparative studies on the content of vitamin C in both species, acerola is spectacularly victorious. Acerola fruitsWhy is Vitamin C […]
Various antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamins E and C, are a typical component of bodybuilding diets. Most bodybuilders use supplements containing antioxidants in addition to what they get naturally in food. Antioxidants have been touted for their ability to aid exercise recovery, including relieving excessive muscle soreness. They block the […]
It wasn’t until sailors frequently died out at sea on long trips due to scurvy, that we fully understood why vitamin C is so good for our skin.Scurvy is a condition caused by a vitamin C deficiency. As vitamin C is needed for making collagen, a key component in connective […]
What do you know about antioxidants? What do you know about free radicals? We are told that antioxidants are good for our health and reduce free radicals in our body. But really what are these ‘goodies’ and ‘baddies’. Let’s start with free radicals Free RadicalsHow do we stop the damaging […]
As we all know, weather changes coming in the autumn and lasting through the winter are not very favourable, both for our mood and for health. It’s not difficult to get flu and colds, and a deteriorated health condition does not make it easier on a busy schedule of activities […]
Vitamin C and vitamin E – large doses in endurance sports and losing weight Antioxidants in trainingActions in physically active people Antioxidants in training Common availability and omnipresent promotion of the need to use vitamins with antioxidant properties makes people use them in large doses. Not always, however, more means […]
Structure of skinSkins reflects our health and nutritional statusWhy diet is important for skin healthHydration!Omega fatty acidsIronVitaminsBenefits of supplements Structure of skin Our skin’s structure consists of several layers of different types of cells. The outer most layer exposed to the outside world is the epithelium which along with the […]
We can often see an addition of vitamin C to pre-workout stacks. But, that can be a little problem for people who are training, because vitamin C have anti-inflammatory properties, which can limit effects of training. Vitamin C – basic informationVitamin C and NO BoostersWhat conclusion have been drawn?What does […]
Skin, although it feels delicate and sensitive, has a very responsible function in our body. Its main tasks include, first of all, protection from external factors – mechanical, biological and chemical. It is also the first barrier for bacteria trying to reach us from the outside and the secretory properties […]
High Doses of Vitamins Fight Alzheimer’s Disease High Doses of Vitamins Fight Alzheimer’s DiseaseWhy Don’t Doctors Recommend high dosages of vitamins?Details of clinical study regarding using high dose of vitaminsClinical study regarding using high dose of niacin – receptionNiacin’s side effects. Is Niacin safety? Scientific sources regarding niacin safenessNiacin intake […]
Swedish research, the results of which were published in JAMA Internal Medicine in March 2013 proved the relationship between forming kidney stones and vitamin C supplementation. More than 23.000 Swedish men took part in the study, who were observed for the period of 11 years. Among 2% of these men […]
As early as in the year 1999, during the meeting of the American Chemical Society it was said that vitamin C lowers the level of cortisol, while discussing the research carried out on rats and speculating that a similar influence may also be visible on humans. Vitamin C and cortisol […]
In connection to storing various products (temperature, pH, access to light, etc.) and their technological treatment (baking, boiling etc.), the content of vitamins in these products changes. What also changes is their bioavailability due to chemical alterations of compounds contained in a given product. In this post, I will present […]
Vitamin C in vitro (in test-tube) shows toxic effects against certain kinds of cancer cells, but not for healthy cells1,2,3. It stems from a bit different, more voracious metabolism of a malignant cell and is called selective cytotoxicity. A few well-known mechanisms are engaged in a potentially anticancer effect of […]
At the moment when we take vitamins (whether in supplements or in food) our body transforms them into active forms that can be assimilated. Only in this way can they fully use their beneficial effects. Vitamins are activated in a variety of chemical processes, such as methylation – it consists […]
There exists a very weird and unnecessary myth around vitamin C. I have explained this many times in the comments, but I would like to get it right in the post. Vitamin C is L-ascorbic acid. The letter “L” stands for the isomer with the relative configuration L. Naming it […]
The increase in cortisol level is most often associated with frequent staying in a stressful environment. Demanding work, tense situation at home or on a road in a busy city – those are things that often make us stressed, what is the higher level of this hormone. Cortisol – what […]
