Health

Is a vitamin C overdose even possible? So much is said about its deficiency, but can excess ascorbic acid also be dangerous to health?

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?

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.

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.

Caffeine is a natural psychostimulating substance, which is most often supplied to the human body along with coffee. How does caffeine affect the body?

Digestive enzymes are substances necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive system, and thus for the work of the entire body. How exactly do digestive enzymes work?

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.

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with a pink-orange colour. In food, it can be found mainly in shellfish, salmon or rainbow trout. What effect does astaxanthin have?

5-HTP is an amino acid that is a precursor of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is sometimes referred to as the happy hormone. If the body does not secrete adequate amounts of 5-HTP, mood deterioration is possible, among other things.

Tryptophan (L-tryptophan) is an essential amino acid that must be supplied to the body with the diet. The most important neurotransmitters and neurohormones in the brain are formed from tryptophan.