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Do you apply a load of chemicals to your skin every day, perhaps without realising it, through the use of your cream, shower gel, or body lotion? It's unnecessary because nowadays there is a wide range of natural cosmetics that protect your skin, enhance its beauty, and are also less harmful to the environment. Do you think your skin deserves a well-earned holiday? Dive into your bathroom and take a critical look at the ingredient list of your skincare products. We guide you with the points below to help you choose cleaner and more effective cosmetics.

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.

Originating from New Zealand and renowned for its unique properties: Manuka honey. This rare honey is being increasingly used, even in the Netherlands. What makes this honey so special?

In the Netherlands, many people are sent to swimming lessons at a young age. It is entirely customary to obtain an A and B diploma before the age of ten. As a result, the majority of Dutch people can manage well in the water. A significant number of adults even enjoy swimming. This is not surprising, as swimming offers numerous benefits.

There are approximately 50 known nutrients that contribute to the functioning of your body. These nutrients are divided into two categories: proteins, fats, and carbohydrates fall under macronutrients. Vitamins, minerals, and trace elements are micronutrients. All these nutrients contribute to the physiological functions of humans. They support and regulate all processes occurring in the body, such as the building of muscles, bones, cells, organs, and blood. Proteins can even influence hormone balance.

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

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.

Jet lag can do strange things to you: feeling the urge to sleep while the world around you is just waking up. Feeling ravenous at 'inappropriate' times. Or being unable to fall asleep while the streets are quiet and the night has long since fallen. Fortunately, we often experience it for a good reason: a wonderful holiday. But it can be quite annoying.

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.

We are all familiar with sauerkraut, the fermented white cabbage that frequently features on the winter menu of many Dutch families. Sauerkraut is, of course, very tasty, but did you know it also has health benefits, particularly for our gut flora? “In this article, I will discuss what fermentation is and its benefits,” says Jesse van der Velde.

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?

There are various ways to make your life a bit more conscious and healthier, and adopting a vegan lifestyle is one of them. This not only pertains to diet but also to vitamins, minerals, and other health products. Are you planning to lead a healthier life and are interested in veganism? Then read on!

Have you always been on the lookout for a diet that is both simple to follow and maintain, while also being healthy and delivering spectacular results? Perhaps 'Intermittent Fasting' is just what you need. Category and Product Manager Pepijn Aardewijn wanted to lose weight and delved into the fascinating world of fasting. He has since lost 20 kilograms! Below is his story, findings, and observations about this new diet craze that has flown over from America.

The human body is composed of various muscle groups. Each person is different, and interestingly, one person can have more muscles than another. On average, a human has 640 muscles. Many of these muscles cannot be consciously controlled. They are known as smooth muscles. These muscles respond to stimuli from the nervous system. Striated muscles are the ones you can consciously control, the muscles of your skeleton. These muscles can be trained through exercise and strength exertion. Broadly speaking, they can be divided into six muscle groups.

In each season, your digestion functions differently. This is quite convenient, as our diet also changes with the seasons. It’s no coincidence that during cold and harsh weather, you suddenly develop an irresistible craving for heavier and more substantial food. Unconsciously, you are working to balance your vata, pitta, and kapha. Naturally, during the colder seasons, you tend to eat warm and nourishing dishes like a 'nice bowl of pea soup' and other meal soups, mashed dishes, and casseroles. Ayurveda also favours a warm breakfast in autumn and winter, such as oatmeal porridge, nuts, and dried fruits.

Many people take extra Vitamin B12, particularly vegetarians and vegans. If you are taking Vitamin B12 supplements, it might be useful to know which form is most readily absorbed. We have outlined this for you below.