Functional Food
Functional Food
Vitamin D, C, zinc and more: what suits children, athletes and older adults?
The immune system works for everyone – but what the system needs differs per life stage, lifestyle, and health situation. A professional athlete has different needs than a 70-year-old; a pregnant woman different than a school-aged child. In this decision-blog: how to choose the right immune supplement based on your profile, with concrete product recommendations from the Plenthera assortment.
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Colostrum, elderberry and antioxidants: what are they and how do they differ?
Alongside vitamin D, vitamin C and zinc and the mushroom extracts, there is a third category often mentioned in winter: substances from animal and plant sources with a long tradition of use. In this article we look at colostrum, elderberry and antioxidants such as astaxanthin and quercetin: what are they, how do they differ and which suits whom? No health claims for these substances are authorised in the EU.
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Mushrooms and mushroom extracts: AHCC, Reishi, Chaga and the other classics
Alongside vitamin D, vitamin C and zinc, there is a category that has attracted more and more attention in recent years: mushrooms and mushroom extracts. They have been part of Asian cuisine and tradition for centuries. A handful of species are mentioned most often: AHCC, Reishi, Chaga, Shiitake and Maitake. In this article you can read what they are, how they differ and what to look for when choosing. No health claims for these mushrooms are authorised in the EU.
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