The intestinal microbiota is the set of living microorganisms that inhabit our digestive tract, mainly the intestine. The best known are bacteria, but we also have fungi and even viruses. 

Today, we invite you to explore the world of liposomes, microscopic spheres that can be loaded with active ingredients and used as a vehicle so that they can be absorbed more effectively by our bodies. They are making a huge impact in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry, including the food supplement field. But what makes liposomes so special in this field?

Have you ever wondered why every food supplement comes in a different format, such as capsules, tablets, softgels, etc.? The choice of format is not arbitrary but depends on several elements, such as the dose you want to take per unit or the type of ingredient it contains. In this article, we will find out what each of the food supplement formats is used for, and what their associated advantages are. 

Have you ever wondered what astronauts eat when they are in space? Well, one of the foods they eat is spirulina, an algae that has been the subject of numerous scientific studies due to its impressive nutritional content. We invite you to learn more about its origins, its nutritional composition, and its health benefits, which have been studied and recognised by the scientific community. 

Maca and tribulus are two plant extracts commonly used in food supplements. Both supplements aim to improve both male and female health, with a particular role in increasing libido and energy. But what are their differences?

There is one aspect of our daily lives that we often don't pay enough attention to: our hydration. This is an essential aspect of our health and well-being, but it is surprising how much we overlook the importance of what we drink, and how our choices in this regard can have a significant impact on our bodies.

Travelling can be an exciting experience, but it can also be a challenge for our bodies. Time zone changes, long walks, sun exposure and dietary variations can affect our health and well-being. In this article, we will examine some food supplements that can be beneficial for travellers.

In our daily life we are continuously exposed to both exogenous and endogenous agents. These are internal or external harmful substances that promote free radical formation that damage our organism. To counter this threat, cells have developed antioxidants, mechanisms that prevent or delay this damage.

The immune system is a complex network of cells, organs and tissues. It protects us from both internal and external threats (viruses, bacteria, fungi, cancer cells, etc.), it restores damaged tissues and maintains homeostasis (the ideal conditions for our body to be in balance and function properly despite changes).

In our daily lives we are exposed to different factors that can cause our hair to fall out to a greater or lesser extent. For many people this is a concern, as it may indicate an underlying health problem or simply because it affects their personal look.

Autumn is the season of the year that begins with the autumnal equinox, the day when the hours of sunshine equal the hours of darkness.

Maybe you have heard this term before, but do you know what it means? Novel foods are defined as foods that had not been significantly consumed by humans in the EU before 15 May 1997 (Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283).