Cortisol is a double-edged sword: although this stress hormone is a crucial part of our defenses against stress, increased cortisol levels over a prolonged period of time can have negative impacts on our health.
We all want just one thing, when the sun is out: getting a fantastic tan and soaking up a sufficient amount of vitamin D for improving our mood and health. But no matter whether at the lake or when doing sports – sun and summer heat can be quite a strain. Read here how you can make it through the summer anyway.
A mother’s nutrient intake during pregnancy influences her little one at an early stage. The impact of omega-3 fatty acids on the eyes and brain of the foetus in the womb was once again the subject of research.
Bone density is often mentioned in the same breath as calcium. Thanks to years of work to inform the public, many people now appreciate the importance of another nutrient for strong bones: Vitamin D.
The latest findings suggest that astragalus, the Far Eastern butterfly flower, supports our immune system in several ways. It also helps it to be less easily upset by potential irritants.
“My heart is dancing and every molecule is moving.” As sung by the German band Mia, the famous “butterflies in the stomach” are nothing more than a lot of biochemistry.
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