In today’s age of abundant information on nutrition, more of us are making increasingly conscious choices on our plates. However, a crucial dimension of nourishment often remains overlooked: it is not enough to consume nutrient-dense foods; we must also absorb them properly....
Hyperlipidemia is one of the most common metabolic disorders of modern lifestyles. Most people encounter it during routine blood tests as “high cholesterol” or “elevated triglycerides.” Although it often causes no symptoms, hyperlipidemia is a fundamental risk factor for...
Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is a relatively recent term that describes a set of symptoms observed in certain men following the discontinuation of finasteride therapy. Finasteride is a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor, an enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into...
Why aren’t we sleeping well? The problem of poor-quality sleep has become one of the most common yet underestimated health issues of modern life. Each week, many of us experience difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, daytime fatigue, unexplained exhaustion,...
What are telomeres, and how are they linked to vitamin D? The aging process is multifactorial and involves numerous biological mechanisms that affect the structure and function of cells. One of the most well-studied biomarkers of cellular aging is telomere length, referring to...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is currently the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. It is a condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver without a history of significant alcohol consumption. When this condition progresses to inflammation and...
When the Gut Speaks to the Mind How often do we hear or say the phrase «stress upset my stomach» or «I had a knot in my stomach»? While these expressions may sound merely metaphorical, modern science has revealed something far more substantial: the gut truly affects the...
Introduction: The Microbiome in Everyday Health and Prevention Do you often feel fatigued without an apparent reason, experience digestive issues such as bloating or irregular bowel movements, notice mood changes, sleep disturbances, or even intense cravings for sweets? These...