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Probiotics: The "hidden" treasure of our health

Did you know that we live with around 40 trillion bacteria, whose integrity plays an integral role in our physical and mental health? And yet... 40 trillion bacteria reside in various parts of our body, such as the digestive tract, as well as the oral and vaginal cavity. The survival and health of these bacterial strains - which outnumber our body cells (about 30 trillion) – very much determines how healthy we are!

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Turmeric: A very promising herb for healthy joints

Turmeric is an herbaceous plant from the Zingiberaceae family – closely related to ginger - and is one of the most famous herbs, which has made its appearance in the Western world some decades ago.
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Vitamin C: Rich nutritional sources, properties & benefits

Many people consider vitamin C as the "vitamin queen", and not unfairly as it’s indeed a "super-vitamin", which takes part in a variety of functions in our body. Vitamin C is a sensitive water-soluble vitamin, which is not stored in our body, and that’s the reason why it is recommended to consume it daily.
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Vitamin B12: How do I achieve normal values and what is the effect on our mental health?

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential vitamin that the body needs but cannot produce on its own. It is found naturally in animal-based products, but can also be added to certain foods and is also available as a supplement. It supports normal nerve cell function and is essential for red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis.
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Vitamin D: An essential supplement for everyone


You've probably heard of the famous vitamin D. But do we know what it is, the functions, where it's involved in and why it has gained so much popularity over the last years?
Let's discover it together!
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What are the Omega-3 fatty acids and why do you need them?

Almost everyone can admit the importance of omega-3 fatty acids for our health. But what are the well-known Omega-3 and why are they so important for our physical and mental health and well-being?

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Boosting immunity: Which is the Best Vitamin?

The immune system is our body's defence centre, the function of which is crucial for the effective treatment of pathogenic microorganisms.
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Athens Marathon 2023: Pre-race Nutrition & Hydration

The Marathon is one of the most popular and demanding Olympic events worldwide. It is a road race of a distance equal to about 42km, with the first official marathon being among the first Olympic Games in Athens, in 1896, won by the well-known, Spyros Louis. The "Marathon" was named in honour of the victory of the Greeks against the Persians at Marathon in 490 BC, at the end of which, Pheidippides (messengers of war news in ancient Greece) ran the distance between Marathon and Athens in order to spread the good news. Since then, the sport of marathon running has attracted the interest of thousands of people, either at amateur or professional level. Every 2nd Sunday in November, SEGAS organizes the authentic Athens Marathon (42km), including 5km & 10km races events for adults, as well as the 1.2km race for children.
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Cholesterol: How to reduce it and which food & supplements can help?

Cholesterol is a lipid produced by the liver and is required by the body for vitamin D production, the formation of the layers of cell membranes and the production of certain hormones, such as estrogen.

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Collagen: What it is and what is the best supplement

Collagen is the most abundant building block in the body, supporting the health of not only our skin - as many of you will have heard - but also the healthy structure of bones, joints & tendons. In fact, it is one of the most abundant proteins in the human body, supporting the body internally and externally. The quality of our skin - which is the largest organ in the human body - is closely linked to endogenous collagen production. There are several types of collagen, with type I being the predominant type of collagen on the skin and type II making up about 90-95% of the total collagen, present in connective tissue.
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Gluten: What is it, in which foods and drinks we can find it and when to avoid it?

Gluten is a protein found in many grains, including wheat, barley, rye and triticale - a cross between wheat and rye. It is a complex of proteins, gliadin and glutelin, which are joined by starch in the endosperm of the grain. Gluten helps food keep its shape by acting as a «glue» that holds food together. Gluten can be found in many types of foods, even ones you wouldn't expect!

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Probiotics: The "hidden" treasure of our health

Did you know that we live with around 40 trillion bacteria, whose integrity plays an integral role in our physical and mental health? And yet... 40 trillion bacteria reside in various parts of our body, such as the digestive tract, as well as the oral and vaginal cavity. The survival and health of these bacterial strains - which outnumber our body cells (about 30 trillion) – very much determines how healthy we are!

Strong Immune System

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Boosting immunity: Which is the Best Vitamin?

The immune system is our body's defence centre, the function of which is crucial for the effective treatment of pathogenic microorganisms.
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Vitamin D: An essential supplement for everyone


You've probably heard of the famous vitamin D. But do we know what it is, the functions, where it's involved in and why it has gained so much popularity over the last years?
Let's discover it together!
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Vitamin C: Rich nutritional sources, properties & benefits

Many people consider vitamin C as the "vitamin queen", and not unfairly as it’s indeed a "super-vitamin", which takes part in a variety of functions in our body. Vitamin C is a sensitive water-soluble vitamin, which is not stored in our body, and that’s the reason why it is recommended to consume it daily.

Natural Beauty

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Dry hair: Causes and treatments

Dry hair is no fun, everybody knows that. Naturally, we all want strong, luxurious hair that doesn’t break off all the time and lacks shine, but how?

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6 signs of good nail health

When was the last time you looked at your nails? Not just a glance - when did you pay them some proper, good attention?

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7 benefits of aloe vera for hair

Ahhh, aloe vera, this one ingredient alone is responsible for so much wonderful stuff.

Not everybody knows this, but it’s perfectly ok to use aloe vera on your face and even on your hair. Actually, it’s a bit of a natural wonder product.

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Find out what your nails could be saying about your health

Whether you paint them, manicure them or just leave them be, your fingernails and toenails can reveal a lot about your health.
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Collagen: What it is and what is the best supplement

Collagen is the most abundant building block in the body, supporting the health of not only our skin - as many of you will have heard - but also the healthy structure of bones, joints & tendons. In fact, it is one of the most abundant proteins in the human body, supporting the body internally and externally. The quality of our skin - which is the largest organ in the human body - is closely linked to endogenous collagen production. There are several types of collagen, with type I being the predominant type of collagen on the skin and type II making up about 90-95% of the total collagen, present in connective tissue.

Healthy Diet

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Vitamin B complex: functions, foods, deficiency and supplements

Find out all about vitamin B, including what it does, how much you need, where to find it, and who might need to supplement their diet
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Is Manuka the perfect sport fuel?

Boost performance with nature’s wonder product.

You may be surprised to hear this, but honey is the perfect fuel for endurance athletes. This is because the body absorbs its natural unrefined sugars easily – honey was even used by Olympic runners in ancient Greece!

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30 foods that give you energy

You can ramp up your energy levels by adding certain (delicious!) foods to your plate every day. But what is the best food for energy?

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Cholesterol: How to reduce it and which food & supplements can help?

Cholesterol is a lipid produced by the liver and is required by the body for vitamin D production, the formation of the layers of cell membranes and the production of certain hormones, such as estrogen.

gluten

Gluten: What is it, in which foods and drinks we can find it and when to avoid it?

Gluten is a protein found in many grains, including wheat, barley, rye and triticale - a cross between wheat and rye. It is a complex of proteins, gliadin and glutelin, which are joined by starch in the endosperm of the grain. Gluten helps food keep its shape by acting as a «glue» that holds food together. Gluten can be found in many types of foods, even ones you wouldn't expect!

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