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As an employer, you want to encourage a healthy lifestyle among your employees. Nutrition, exercise, balance and protection all play an important role in this. Vitaminstore supports anyone striving for a healthy lifestyle with expert advice. If you’d like to offer this to your employees, the Vitaminstore Healthy Lifestyle Programme is now available for employers. It includes an intake and guidance on making the right choices, including the nutritional supplements that go with them.
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Vitamin D helps maintain strong bones and teeth, supports muscle function and your immune system. But how much do you actually need per day? And when is additional supplementation advisable? In this blog, we guide you step by step.
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Berberine: you may have heard of it. It is a bright yellow compound naturally found in several unique plants. But what makes this substance so intriguing? In this blog, we will tell you everything you need to know about berberine. From its origins and mechanism of action to its benefits and safety. This way, you will know exactly whether berberine fits into your health routine.
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These days, dietary supplements are available everywhere: in supermarkets, online, and even at discount stores. They are becoming increasingly popular, with trendy lifestyle brands often introducing innovative variations. Since all these products contain the 'same' vitamins, it can be tempting to choose a popular brand, the cheapest option, or the most attractive packaging. However, while all products promise the same benefits, there are significant differences in quality. The quality of cheap supplements can sometimes be so low that the nutrients are immediately lost in the body, providing no beneficial effect at all. What a waste!
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The journey to pregnancy can be more complicated than you might think. Before an egg is successfully fertilised, implants securely, and grows into a healthy baby nine months later, all conditions must be optimal. Often, the absence of pregnancy is wrongly attributed solely to the woman, while fertility issues or the lack of pregnancy can equally be due to the man. To keep things positive, it's beneficial for both of you, if actively trying for a child, to prepare for conception and the subsequent pregnancy. What supplements can both of you take to optimally support fertility?
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We have all burned incense at some point for its delightful aroma. But did you know that incense has more benefits than just smelling good? In this article, we will update you on what incense exactly is, what health benefits it has, and the latest developments in the field of incense dietary supplements.
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Softgels, capsules, tablets, lozenges, powders, plant-based or animal-derived, the range of supplements is vast. Are you, for instance, vegetarian, vegan, or do you have difficulty swallowing pills? Even then, there are plenty of options. But what is the difference between all these forms, and what are the pros and cons of each supplement? Welcome to the wonderful world of supplements!
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From around the age of 12 to 50, women are fertile. Throughout this entire fertile phase, which begins with the first menstruation and ends with menopause, female sex hormones play a vital role. The influence of these hormones on a woman's body is so significant that no day is the same for a woman. What role do these hormones play and how can we keep them balanced?
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Scutellaria grows worldwide, from North America to China, and also in Western Europe and the Balkans. Scutellaria baicalensis originates from Eastern Siberia but extends to other parts of Russia and can also be found in China, Mongolia, Japan, and Korea. In Europe, the plant is cultivated. Scutellaria lateriflora originates from North America, specifically in the east.
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The birth of your child is one of the most impactful and special events in a person's life. Your world is turned upside down, and there is a lot to take in. Although it sometimes seems like you need an enormous amount for your new family member, in practice, it is manageable. With a generous amount of love, some warm clothing, nappies, and food of course, you can go a long way. However, it is recommended to have Vitamin D and Vitamin K for your baby at home. We answer the most frequently asked questions about these recommended supplements for your baby.
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What is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha is a plant primarily known as a herb that has been used for thousands of years in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, which originates from India. However, this herb also grows in various other parts of the world, such as Africa and the Mediterranean region. Ashwagandha comes from Sanskrit, derived from "ashva" meaning horse and "gandha" meaning smell, referring to the root that supposedly has a horse-like scent. Ashwagandha is also known as "Indian Ginseng" or Winter Cherry. As the name suggests, red berry-like fruits grow on its long sturdy branches, which can reach up to 1.5 metres in height.
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For a long time, fats had a bad reputation and were anxiously avoided in many diets. Fortunately, we now know better and understand how important healthy fats are for your body. Particularly the Omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are praised for their significant contribution to our health. For instance, DHA is beneficial for brain and eye function, and both DHA and EPA are advantageous for the heart and blood pressure. However, less well-known is the polyunsaturated Omega 6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid, abbreviated as GLA. Therefore, we will tell you more about this important fatty acid.
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Support your immune system. A healthy lifestyle can help bolster your natural defences. Avoid excessive stress wherever possible, eat healthily, and ensure you get enough sleep and exercise. You might also consider supplementing your diet with adequate vitamin C. It's a fact that vitamin C positively influences your immune system. Want to know how much vitamin C you can take to support your body's natural defences? And which forms of vitamin C you can choose? Read our tips here.
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Synergy (Greek: synergia, cooperation) is a term that describes a process in which the combination of parts produces more than the sum of those parts.
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To answer the question above briefly: no, light therapy does not aid in the production of vitamin D. We explain below how your body actually produces vitamin D and how you can use a daylight lamp.
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What started in an attic room has now, 20 years later, grown into a company with 150 employees. They were ahead of the health trends and managed to put Vitaminstore on the map throughout the Netherlands. Did they have a good crystal ball and see this coming, or were they very lucky?
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Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and its name comes from the Danish term “Koagulations Vitamin”, given to the nutrient by the Danish researcher Hendrik Dam. Coagulation is another word for blood clotting. At the beginning of the last century, Hendrik Dam discovered that vitamin K has a blood-clotting effect in our bodies. Only fairly recently has scientific research shown that vitamin K is important for much more in the body. It helps maintain strong bones by supporting the absorption of calcium into bone tissue. This particularly concerns the well-absorbed form, vitamin K2.
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Magnesium has been hugely popular for years, and we regularly get asked which forms exist and which are better absorbed—so below we explain how it works.
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It's clear; men and women think, feel, and communicate in genuinely different ways. But what about the physiological needs of our bodies? Is there a difference in nutritional requirements, and should men choose different supplements than women?
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Many people take extra vitamin B12, especially vegetarians and vegans. If you take vitamin B12, it may be helpful to know which form is best absorbed — and we’ve listed this for you below.
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A snack here, a glass of wine there; when you're on holiday, you often eat and drink differently than at home. Travelling to Asia? Your stomach might need some time to adjust to the spicy food, or how about the rich tapas in Spain? Drinking tap water isn't safe in every country. However, you might still consume some contaminated water, for instance, through ice cubes in drinks or vegetables and fruit washed with tap water.
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