Healthy Eating

Vital fibre is a mixture of psyllium and blond plantain seeds. It provides very high amounts of both soluble and insoluble fibre and is considered a natural dietary fibre supplement.

Piperine is the main active substance derived from black pepper. It determines the pepper's characteristic spicy-bitter taste. How does piperine affect health? Who may it help?

Bacopa is a plant that likes a moist environment. It even grows underwater. Its traditional uses are confirmed by modern science.  How does bacopa work and what can it help?

Maltodextrin is a substance of natural origin, derived from corn or potato starch. The technological properties of maltodextrin are very wide. It can be found in the ingredients of many food products.

Ginseng (Panax) and Siberian ginseng are plants of completely different origins. They represent different species and have a different set of active ingredients, however, some of their features are similar.

Fenugreek is a plant, which seeds are not only an important spice in many world cuisines but, especially, are a valuable medicinal raw material. What do fenugreek seeds help for?

Liquorice is a popular herb in Europe. Its root is used as a health-promoting raw material. It is also very sweet, so the food and pharmaceutical industries benefit from it.

Horsetail is best known for its hair strengthening properties. It is found in most hair, skin and nail supplements. However, this plant has many other health-promoting properties.

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?

Milk thistle has been used as a healing plant for at least 2000 years. It is believed to be effective in a wide range of diseases. Is it true? What does it help? When might its use be dangerous?