Foods that help boost our immune system
A healthy immune system strengthens the body's defences, making it more difficult to get sick, catch the flu or a cold. The search for a strong body has intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what do we really need to do for its...
Antioxidants improve the body's defences in winter
In winter it's very common to hear the expression "having low defences", but what does that mean? In a nutshell, our body's immune system is weak and we are more exposed to viruses and bacteria. Flu, colds, bronchitis and infections...
Physical exercise, oxidative stress and Astaxanthin
A study by Djordjevic B. (2012) found that taking astaxanthin daily in young individuals who practised daily physical activity resulted in a reduction in markers of muscle damage and oxidative stress after training. Thirty-two...
Antioxidants: what are they and what are they good for?
Information about the health benefits of antioxidants is becoming increasingly common, but do you know what they are and what they are used for? There are numerous antioxidants present in food and in some supplements. When consumed, they act in our bodies by preventing...