Health

Green tea, a traditional ingredient of Chinese medicine sometimes described as the elixir of youth, is characterised by numerous health benefits which have been proven by scientific research.

Folic acid (vitamin B9) is commonly known as a vitamin for pregnant women. Not many people know that folic acid deficiencies can affect almost anyone.

Ginger is not only an aromatic spice. Its root is one of the best researched natural healing materials. Modern science confirms many of its traditional uses. What medicinal properties does it have?

Evening primrose oil is an excellent source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This fatty acid is the most responsible for the health-promoting properties of the oil. Why is it worth choosing evening primrose oil as a source of GLA?

Ashwagandha - the herb that has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine is a popular ingredient in supplements. As an adaptogen, it is claimed to have a wide range of benefits.

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) belongs to the group of omega-3 fatty acids and is extracted from plants. What does alpha-linolenic acid help and in which foods can it be found?

L-glutamine is one of the 20 amino acids that build the body's proteins - a component of muscle, a neurotransmitter and a factor regulating the homeostasis of every cell in the body.

Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of all proteins in living organisms. Some of them must be supplied with food, while others are produced by the body itself in the required quantities.

Simple and complex sugars belong to the family of carbohydrates - a group of compounds providing a nutritional source of energy. How to distinguish simple from complex sugars?