What is premature ageing? When changes in the skin, such as the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and blemishes, occur that do not correspond to a person's biological age (often after the age of 35), it is called premature ageing. The skin's ageing process occurs as our biological age increases, and depends on genetics and […]
Calcium is an essential chemical element for living organisms, the mineral is abundant in the body and very important for good health. It is also an important component of bone health throughout life. The human body needs to consume certain amounts of calcium depending on age to build and maintain strong bones. Benefits of calcium […]
Continue reading The importance of calcium in the human body
What is caffeine? Caffeine is an alkaloid of the xanthine group. It is found in coffee beans, tea leaves, soft drinks, energy drinks, cocoa and chocolate. It is stimulating and invigorating. What are the benefits of caffeine? Caffeine and alertness Following the results of scientific evidence, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) confirmed that caffeine […]
What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. Symptoms usually develop slowly and worsen over time, until they become so severe that they interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink and nerve cells in […]
B complex vitamins The B vitamin complex is a group of 8 B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12), which contribute to the physical and mental well-being of the body and to energy metabolism. Choline or vitamin B4 is not considered part of the B vitamin complex, but was officially recognised as […]
Continue reading How many B vitamins are there and how useful are they?
Vitamin B12 is essential to the overall diet as it helps to keep the nervous system and the number of red blood cells healthy. It also helps prevent megaloblastic anaemia, a blood disorder that causes tiredness and weakness, and is involved in the formation of genetic material (DNA). What is vitamin B12? Also known as cobalamin, […]
What is memory? Memory is one of the brain's abilities to acquire, store, or refresh information or live experiences that enter our nervous system via some sensory pathway. It is studied in the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience. There are several classifications of memory based on its duration, nature and recall of emotional states. […]
Black cumin, Nigella sativa, is a plant native to ancient Egypt with numerous historical references and applications in traditional medicine. Black cumin is known as the oil of the Pharaohs as black cumin seeds were supposedly found in the tomb of Tutankhamen to accompany him into the afterlife. Likewise, it seems that Cleopatra and Nefertiti […]
Continue reading Black cumin: the well-being of the pharaohs
Who has not heard of shea butter and its many benefits? It has been widely used as an ingredient in skin care cosmetics for centuries, mainly because of its fatty acid and vitamin content. In this way, it has been used for dry skin, eczema or itchy skin that usually presents atopic skin or dermatitis, […]
Vaginal dryness is a very common condition, mainly associated with older women after menopause, although it can happen at earlier ages, usually as a result of hormonal changes or some other unusual situation such as specific medical treatments. The function of the vaginal mucosa is to protect and lubricate the area. This mucous membrane differs […]
Internationally certified quality
