Functional Food
Functional Food
L-theanine, caffeine, Lion's Mane and B vitamins: what are they?
August is back-to-school and back-to-work month. If you look into supplements, you will often come across 'stacks': combinations of two or more supplements used together. In this article you can read which ingredients are often mentioned together, what they are, and for which nutrients a health claim is or is not authorised. No health claims are authorised in the EU for L-theanine, caffeine, Lion's Mane, ashwagandha, ginkgo or Q10, so we make no statements about their effects.
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B12, magnesium, iron or Q10: which one suits you?
If you often feel tired, you soon end up looking at supplements, and the information you find often contradicts itself. Vitamin B12, magnesium and iron all contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue; no health claim is authorised in the EU for Q10. Which nutrient is most relevant for you depends on your age, your diet and any medication you take. Tiredness can have many causes: if it persists, have your GP look into it. This guide helps you decide in a few steps where to start.
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Vitamin B12: function, daily requirement, and the right supplementation
Vitamin B12 plays a role in your energy metabolism, your nervous system, and the production of red blood cells. However, not everyone gets enough of it: your body does not produce B12 itself, and certain groups absorb it less effectively. In this article, you will read what vitamin B12 does in your body, who has an extra need for it, how much you need, and which approach is suitable for maintaining your B12 status.
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