NutriScan® Vitamin & Micronutrient Tests (Flyer)

Nutrition is much more than a diet! It is a point of reference in Preventive and Functional Medicine as, according to the World Health Organization, it is one of the pillars of health and well-being. In people of all ages, proper nutrition leads to less disease and stronger...

Omega-3 fatty acids

The two most important omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, are found mainly in fish. ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), another omega-3 fatty acid, is found in plant-based foods such as nuts. Omega-3 fatty acids are not only essential for normal body function but also provide significant...

Vitamin B12: Symptoms of deficiency

Vitamin B12 is extremely important for our health. It is the vitamin of energy but also the one that helps our body to maintain its emotional stability as it contributes to the successful transmission of signals to the nervous system. Vitamin B12, also known as cyanocobalamin,...

Broccoli: The real superfood!

Unjustly broccoli has such a ... bad reputation, given the fact that it is a real divine gift for our health! Read its benefits for our health! These cute green trees are probably the cheapest "medicine" of nature. Broccoli belongs to the cabbage family (family Brassicaceae)...

Egg: 5 reasons we should include it in our diet!

One of the most misunderstood foods! The good reputation of the egg in our diet seems to be restored and it is considered an excellent source of protein! There was a time when eggs were almost demonized and the recommendations even said to completely avoid them as harmful to our...

The importance of Greek Orthodox fasting for health

Fasting is defined as partial or total abstinence from all foods or selective abstinence from certain foods. Fasting is mainly imposed for religious reasons, but because it is a non-pharmacological intervention to improve health and increase longevity, fasting has been the...

Simple Steps to Lower Cholesterol

Did you recently find out that you have high cholesterol levels, after a blood test? Then you probably already know that you need to change your diet and lifestyle in order to reduce cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. Even if your doctor prescribes medicines that...

Food Emulsifier Causes Obesity

We are what we eat: Food emulsifiers cause inflammation in the gut and obesity. Processed foods have changed the way we eat. Food can be stored longer on shelves, but can this pose a risk to our health? In a new study published in the scientific journal Nature, researchers...

Prebiotics and Cholesterol

Probiotics Plus Calcium Help to Reduce Cholesterol Levels Previously, a number of studies have shown calcium supplementation to be an effective way to manage blood lipids, specifically cholesterol. As well, a growing body of evidence supports the potential health benefits of...

Raisins and Blood Sugar

Raisins Help to Steady Blood Sugar Levels Raisins are high in potassium, have a low glycemic index, and contain fiber, polyphenols, phenolic acid, tannins, and antioxidants. Harold Bays, from the Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Center (L-MARC) (Kentucky, USA), and...

More Fruit Lessens Depression Risk

More Fruit Lessens Depression Risk A number of previous studies report a link between dietary factors and depression. Gita Mishra, from University of Queensland (Australia), and colleagues studied data collected on 6,271 women, mean age 55 years, enrolled in the Australian...

Carnitine. How useful is it?

Vitamin C and colds

Vitamin C supplements slightly improve physical activity levels and reduce the incidence of colds in men with low vitamin C levels: a randomized controlled trial. The first signs of vitamin C deficiency are mild (fatigue, malaise, depression) and may manifest as a decreased...

Selenium, Total Antioxidant Capacity and Coenzyme Q10

In a recent study, researchers assessed the levels of Selenium (Se), Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC), and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) in blood serum and semen and determined their relationship to spermatozoa concentration, motility, and morphology, in men with idiopathic infertility....

Medicinal Uses of Eucalyptus

Medical Uses of Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.) Eucalyptus is a tree. The dried leaves and their oil are used in medicine. There are more than 400 different species of Eucalyptus. In Greece, we find the species Eucalyptus globulus. Eucalyptus leaves are used to treat infections,...