Functional Food
Functional Food
Digestive enzymes: when extra mealtime support makes sense
A full feeling that lingers too long, a bloated stomach after a feast, discomfort from beans or onions, digestion that seems to get tougher with age – for many people, this is a familiar experience. In this article, you will read what digestive enzymes are, how they are classified, and which enzyme forms exist for which situations.
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Fibers, prebiotics, and probiotics: what's the difference and when do you choose what?
Fibers, prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics — if you look at the gut health category in supplements, you'll quickly encounter a barrage of terms that will make you switch off. Yet, the difference between these categories isn't complicated once you understand how they work together. In this article, we'll clarify the terms, explain how they reinforce each other, and help you choose which category suits which situation.
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The Gut-Brain Axis: Why Your Gut Health Affects Your Mood and Energy
The gut is sometimes called "the second brain" — and that's not just a marketing slogan. Your gut contains a network of over 100 million nerve cells, its own operating system that is in constant dialogue with your brain via what is called the gut-brain axis. What happens in your gut — which bacteria live there, how well you digest, whether there are inflammatory processes — directly affects your mood, your focus, your energy levels, and even your sleep. In this article, we unravel how this connection works and what practical steps you can take to support both sides.
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Digestive comfort on the go: how to keep your digestion balanced on holiday
Finally, vacation—and on day three, you're stuck in your hotel room with stomach cramps. A disturbed digestion while traveling (commonly known as "traveler's diarrhea") is one of the most frequent holiday discomforts. According to estimates, 10 to 40% of vacationers traveling to warm destinations experience it. Good news: with a few targeted preparations—in terms of food, drink, and gut support—you can support your digestive comfort while traveling. In this article: what can cause travel-related digestive complaints, what you can do before and during your trip, and what role gut support can play in this.
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