The world we all live in today requires ever greater performance. Performance is not only “physical”, the one always sought after by athletes and sportsmen, but it is also “mental”.…
Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein (i.e. a protein bound to an oligosaccharide) naturally present in many biological fluids such as milk, saliva, tears and nasal secretions. It is involved in the…
One of the most recurring questions about food supplements is whether they are dangerous, and everyone has their own opinion. The objective and scientifically measurable data, those on which we…
Usually, one of the main aims of people approaching physical activity is “to get rid of the belly and of the extra pounds”. Great attention is given to aerobic activity,…
Magnesium plays a primary role in the functions of cells and acts as a regulator of many vital functions of the organism. Unfortunately, the current western diet and the increased…
L-citrulline is an amino acid. Its name derives from citrullus, or “watermelon”, the fruit from which it was first isolated, in 1914. It is a non-essential amino acid, therefore, it…
Oat represents one of the healthiest cereals in the world, but unfortunately, it is still not very popular among consumers. Let’s find out its nutritional properties and the benefits it…
Not all sports drinks are the same. There are many products on the market: with or without sugars, with different types of mineral salts, more or less concentrated. But what…
It is really astonishing that elements of nature are so chemically complex that they cannot be remotely emulated by the most complex and elaborate engineering device. Foods have an enormous…
Inulin is a fiber that is naturally present in various plants including onion, garlic, chicory, artichoke, and leek. It is not digested in the upper gastrointestinal tract, so it passes…