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Dietary supplements are widely used in sports, both at the amateur and professional levels. Supplements are used to promote health by providing essential nutrients or to compensate for potential deficiencies. They are also used to supplement macronutrients to ensure adequate intake when daily dietary intake might fall short. Examples include protein shakes, gels, bars, and sports drinks. Others use supplements to directly enhance performance, prevent muscle soreness, speed up recovery, or influence mood.

True beauty comes from within—that’s easy to say when you’re standing in front of the mirror and have just spotted a new wrinkle. Everyone wants to grow old, but no one wants to be old. The aging process spares no one, and it’s no surprise that there’s a great deal of research being done on health and anti-aging.

When your knee hurts, your back aches, or your shoulder hurts with every movement, your quality of life suffers greatly. Many people ask themselves: What’s the best way to address joint problems? In addition to a balanced, healthy diet, certain dietary supplements can provide targeted support for the health of cartilage, bones, tendons, and ligaments. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at two important ones: glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate.

Everyone is talking about them, and they’re important for the brain, the nervous system, and the heart. And yet, getting enough of them through your diet isn’t always a given. Omega-3 fatty acids are among the body’s essential nutrients. What exactly are omega-3s? Where can you find them, and how much do we need?

Do you constantly feel tired after eating, or get hungry again sooner than expected? Your blood sugar levels are often to blame. We'll explain how blood sugar spikes occur, how to avoid them, and how stable blood sugar levels support energy, satiety, and metabolism.

Joint wear and tear is by no means limited to older people. Certain physically demanding jobs and sports can lead to joint problems even at a young age. This article explains who is particularly at risk—and how to specifically protect your joints.

Losing weight quickly sounds tempting. Crash diets, such as juice cleanses or the cabbage soup diet, may promise quick results, but they are unbalanced and lack important nutrients. Special weight-loss shakes offer a better alternative, providing high-quality protein, sufficient dietary fiber, and essential micronutrients. This article shows how they can be used strategically to achieve long-term success.

If you want to lose weight permanently, you should focus on an active lifestyle and healthy eating habits. With the right combination of exercise, a diet rich in protein and dietary fiber, and a few simple everyday tips, you can not only reach your ideal weight but also maintain it over the long term. We’ll show you how.

Being overweight, trouble concentrating, and frequent infections are common among children. In this article, you’ll learn how diet can help children maintain a healthy weight and strengthen their immune systems. We’ll also show how the timing and choice of foods can positively influence a child’s ability to concentrate.

Vision changes over the course of a person’s life. Some people notice the first signs of vision loss as early as their youth. Around the age of 40, natural presbyopia begins to set in. However, it is not always the cause of declining vision. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision problems in older adults. There are risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing this condition. We’ll explain what these are and how everyone can take steps to prevent it. We’ll also explain how (too much) blue light exposure at a young age can affect eye health.

As the colder season sets in, the focus shifts to strengthening our immune system. The fall and winter months bring not only lower temperatures but also an increased susceptibility to colds and other infections. How can we naturally support our immune system and protect ourselves from illness?

The long, dark season—with its celebrations, rich and often greasy food, and cozy evenings on the couch—is drawing to a close. But it’s precisely now that many people are feeling it: spring fatigue. It can have various causes, but at this time of year, it’s often a cry for help from the liver.