Phytonutrients

The body naturally produces steroids to build muscle tissue and for other important processes. We often hear of steroids in reference to anabolic drugs that are improperly and illegally used to increase muscle mass, ignoring the fact that there are natural substances that could, without the side effects of drug therapy, help us increase our training results. Let's find out what they are!

Heavy legs, swollen ankles, and fluid accumulation on the thighs and buttocks are some of the symptoms most frequently experienced by women in particular. Water retention, however, is often only due to unhealthy eating and/or training habits that can be corrected to improve.

PCOs, quercitin, citrus fruit bioflavonoids and green tea polyphenols: learn more about flavonoids, their use and the benefits they can bring to the body, and which foods are rich in flavonoids.

Guarana (Paullinia Cupana) is an evergreen climbing plant that produces seeds used for the creation of energy drinks, pre-workouts, and energizing and antioxidant food supplements. Let's see all the properties, benefits and some curiosities about guarana.

One of the main areas of interest in nutrition science concerns the therapeutic benefits of phytonutrients, otherwise known as phytochemicals. These naturally occurring substances give plants their characteristic taste, color and aroma as well as human resistance to disease.

Antioxidants provide valuable help to our body, in fact, they allow to control / prevent the production of free radicals and therefore to limit the damage caused by these unstable molecules.

The Iperico is a medicinal herb known as San Giovanni’s herb: it has aroused a growing interest over the years, for its antidepressant and antiviral properties. What are the truths about this medicinal herb?

Banaba is a tree native to tropical south-east Asia and every part of the plant, bark and leaves, offers medicinal properties of great interest and use.

With its proven anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory and anti-depressive effects, Moringa has earned the nickname of a miracle tree. Let’s find out how to make the most of the benefits of this extraordinary plant.

Ashwagandha is one of the strongest adaptogens we have available in nature and is a harbinger of great benefits in times of high stress or calorie restriction.

Cinnamon is a spice well known for its culinary uses, however, in addition to enriching tasty dishes, it also has considerable benefits on people’s health.

Hair health is a topic of great interest, especially in summer. If you find yourself battling with dry, dull and brittle hair at the end of your holiday every year, it is time to learn how to take a few precautions to protect your hair. Find out with us how!