Vitamins & Supplements

Scutellaria grows worldwide, from North America to China, as well as in Western Europe and the Balkans. Scutellaria baicalensis originates from Eastern Siberia but extends to other parts of Russia and is also found in China, Mongolia, Japan, and Korea. In Europe, the plant is cultivated. Scutellaria laterifolia originates from North America, specifically in the eastern regions.

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.

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.

Taking extra Vitamin C is often associated with preventing colds during the harsh winter months. However, we can also benefit from this vitamin during the summer. Vitamin C is truly an all-rounder when it comes to supporting our body. It functions as a co-enzyme for approximately 300 functions in our body and is perhaps the most discussed and recommended vitamin. In the 18th century, it was already demonstrated that eating oranges and lemons could prevent and cure scurvy. Two hundred years later, it was discovered that this was specifically due to Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid. This name is derived from 'A' meaning 'not' and 'Scorbutus', a variation of scurvy.

It's the height of summer! We're seeking the sun by going sailing, heading to the beach, or simply relaxing in the park or our back garden. However, what we often overlook is getting enough nutrients. While in the winter months (months with an 'r'), we take extra supplements for support, we sometimes forget to do so in the summer. Yet, this is just as important in the summer! This is often when you are most active. You might take more beautiful walks, enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool, go on holiday, relish long summer evenings, and perhaps give the garden shed a fresh coat of paint. So, ensure you take extra care of yourself in the summer as well! Below, we've listed some essential vitamins and minerals that are also important in the summer. Are you reading along?

Red Yeast Rice is a type of rice fermented by yeast (not to be confused with the red rice served in a Thai restaurant). It is the yeast that gives the rice its red colour; by fermenting ordinary rice with the Monascus purpureus yeast, the rice grains turn dark red. Red yeast rice is also known as Xuezhikang or Red Koji.

In certain life stages and under special circumstances, your body requires extra attention to vitamins and minerals. Below, we have outlined which nutrients are particularly important at each stage. Of course, the most important thing is to eat healthily, which means plenty of vegetables, fruit, and fatty acids!

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, Omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are praised for their significant contribution to our health. DHA is beneficial for brain and eye function, and both DHA and EPA are favourable for the heart and blood pressure. Less known, however, is the polyunsaturated Omega 6 fatty acid Gamma-linolenic acid, abbreviated as GLA. Therefore, we will tell you more about this important fatty acid.

There is a lot of confusion surrounding CBD oil, partly because it is often mistaken for hemp oil or THC oil. These are products that are frequently mixed up, yet they are very different!

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.

Sunlight is incredibly beneficial for your immune system. Your body produces vitamin D through exposure to sunlight. This vitamin is one of the essential nutrients needed for your body to function properly. For instance, vitamin D supports the body's immune system. In short, producing it is particularly important right now.

Synergy (Greek: synergia, cooperation) is a concept that describes a process where the combination of parts yields more than the sum of the parts.

The answer to the above question is straightforward; no, light therapy does not facilitate the production of vitamin D. We explain below how your body does produce vitamin D and what the daylight lamp can be used for.

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?

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, deriving its name from the Danish word 'Koagulations Vitamin', which was assigned by the Danish researcher Hendrik Dam. Coagulation, as it is written in English, is another term for blood clotting. Hendrik Dam discovered at the beginning of the last century that vitamin K has a blood-clotting effect in our bodies. Only relatively recently has scientific research shown that vitamin K plays an even more significant role in our bodies. It contributes to the maintenance of strong bones by supporting the absorption of calcium in our bone tissue. This is particularly true for the easily absorbable form, vitamin K2.

Magnesium has been extremely popular for years, and we are often asked which form is best absorbed. Therefore, we explain it below.

It's clear; men and women think, feel, and communicate quite differently. But what about the physiological needs of our bodies? Is there a difference in nutritional requirements, and should men choose different supplements than women?

The festival season has been in full swing for a while now, so we've compiled a list of our festival must-haves for you. A selection of products that will help you get even more out of your festival experience! Enjoy! Water Bottle Drinking water is perhaps the biggest unwritten rule at festivals. We probably don't need to explain why... water prevents a hangover! Moreover, dehydration leads to a loss of energy, and that's not what you want when you're having a great time dancing and socialising.