When you’re doctor tells you that your body mass index (BMI) or your blood pressure is high you exactly know what he is talking about, right? But when he suggests that you should lower your triglycerides, you might wonder. What are triglycerides and why do they matter? Read More This Post...
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One of the biggest sellers on the supplement shelves are probiotics. You have probably heard about some of their benefits. Many people are aware that they can be useful after taking antibiotics. But their value for our health goes far beyond that. By definition, probiotics are ‘live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host’ (WHO). Certain probiotics have been shown to prevent, relieve and speed up recovery from various types of diarrhoea, be it antibiotic-induced or traveller’s diarrhoea. Probiotics produce vitamins K, biotin, B1, B2, B6 and B12. They also aid digestion and relieve malabsorption and constipation. Read More This Post...
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