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What is epigenetics? - My life, my programOur DNA is like the hard disk of a computer, on which all our blueprints that our parents have passed on to us are stored. The genes are individual sections of this DNA on which certain characteristics, such as eye color, are fixed. These cannot be c... -
Good digestion step by step: how to improve your gastrointestinal healthThe well-known statement ""You are what you eat"" actually sums up the topic of digestion quite well. But there is more to it than that, because our digestion and the well-being associated with it are a complex issue. In addition to our diet, a numbe... -
Strengthen the immune system and give viruses no chanceEspecially now - in times of high viral loads - an optimally functioning immune system is more important than ever. The coronavirus (COVID-19, SARS CoV-2) in particular has become an integral part of current reporting and raises the question: How can... -
Corona crisis: the species-appropriate health kitA jolt went through the whole world. In Germany, we are already in the second lockdown phase. There is still a lot to read, hear, see - and also feel - about the enormous danger posed by a small virus: SARS CoV2. A virus that can lead to the lung dis... -
The female cycle - in the rhythm of the hormonesEvery month, a woman's body prepares itself anew: Will this cycle be the time? Will fertilization take place? If the answer is no, menstruation begins two weeks later. From an evolutionary point of view, the female cycle serves fertility and reproduc... -
Oestrogen dominance - what's behind it?Influences such as constant stress, obesity, hormonal contraceptives, xenohormones from plastic or phytohormones from food can severely disrupt the balance of female hormones. If this balance is upset, it can happen that one hormone is produced too m... -
Periods, the pill, PMS: the influence of our hormonesWomen usually only become concerned with their cycle when irregularities or problems occur. The choice of suitable contraceptives or the transition to the menopause also often present women with challenges. More than half of all women suffer to a gre... -
Building up the intestinal flora - for inner balanceA healthy gut is central to our health. Millions of small, invisible ""roommates"" are therefore active in the intestine to ensure that our immune system functions properly. What to do in the event of colonization problems is explained step by step i... -
Healthy eating: what really mattersA balanced and healthy diet for us humans involves more than just ""good"" food. Our bodies react very differently to what we eat. Find out here what you should pay attention to. This is how important a healthy diet is The topic of healthy eating is ... -
How do I detoxify my body? Appropriate tips for healthy fasting.Physical and mental stress, environmental toxins or ""modern"" nutrition - our bodies are exposed to a wide variety of stresses today. This means hard work for the liver, kidneys and intestines, as we try to get rid of harmful substances through thes... -
Gut health in endurance sports: how to support your digestion for better performanceIn terms of athletic performance, a healthy gut is crucial, especially for endurance athletes. With a contact area of over 500 square meters, the intestine is home to around 80 percent of all immune cells and fulfils many important tasks for health. ... -
Winter fatigue: when the biorhythm gets out of lineEverything is different in winter. Every year we notice how winter changes us. Especially in the morning when the alarm clock rings: We wish we could just stay in bed. Week after week, a little winter blues creeps in and (hopefully) disappears again ... -
Tension and pain: what helps with shoulder and neck pain?Muscle tension is a tiresome topic. They affect our mood and impair our well-being. Drawing pains - including headaches and migraines - are triggered by hardened muscles. But where does this pain come from, what can you do about it and why is it usua... -
Alarm in the gut: tips for healthy fat digestionAs the name suggests, fat digestion is responsible for processing fats and fat-like substances in the digestive system. Fat is a flavor carrier, which is why French fries, pizza and cream cakes usually taste better than vegetables. But it is also hea... -
How the hormone leptin influences our body weightIf there is a lot of gas in the tank, the gas gauge is known to indicate a high gasoline level. So does the hormone leptin. Formed in fatty tissue, it indicates the body fat content. The more body fat, the more leptin is produced. If there is a lot o... -
Understanding enzymes: What enzymes are there and how do they work in our bodies?Enzymes, especially digestive enzymes, serve to break down nutrients in the best possible way. This is vital, as otherwise no nutrients would enter the body to produce energy. If enzymes are missing or are not produced sufficiently, our body becomes ... -
Better regulation in the event of iron balance disordersLactoferrin is able to bind iron and regulate the iron balance in the body. Through this ability, lactoferrin reduces inflammation and supports the immune system by depriving microorganisms of the basis for their growth. More specifically, lactofer... -
The benefits of lactoferrin in the field of dental healthThe oral cavity provides a rich environment for the most diverse and stable microbiome in the human body [1]. The oral flora, like the gut microbiome, is an essential part of the human innate immune system. The microorganisms residing there determine... -
The potentially protective role of lactoferrin in atherosclerosisMany cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, high blood pressure, heart failure, venous disease and coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attacks, are caused by atherosclerosis [1]. Atherosclerosis is associated with endothelial cell dysfun...