The Expert's Word

When our intention is to lose weight, one of the most frequent questions that assails us is whether it is better to run or lift weights to lose a few kilos. The benefits of physical activity are innumerable, but if we want to lose weight, what is better to do? Dr Massimiliano Febbi explains based on the latest scientific evidence.

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!

Do men and women have different hormones? The immediate answer would be: of course! Women have oestrogen and progesterone, men have testosterone. Nothing could be more wrong. Today, let's find out together how the hormones of men and women differ and how they really differ.

L-citrulline is a non-essential amino acid, slightly different from other amino acids: it is not found in proteins. The body uses it to produce other amino acids: let's find out together with Dr Militello what the benefits of taking this particular molecule are!

Bones, especially in menopause, can lose bone density and become brittle, leading to diseases such as osteopenia and osteoporosis. Thankfully, there are supplements designed to support the collagen in bones by helping to strengthen them from within.

With the approach of spring, we rekindle the desire to have a body that makes us feel comfortable in a costume. It is now possible to structure a personalized training program and food so that, gradually, we can reach in a stable and definitive body that we have always wanted...

What are the properties of hydrolyzed collagen supplements? Let's see why it is worth taking hydrolyzed collagen in synergy with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to fight the signs of aging such as wrinkles and sagging skin.

The universe of protein powder supplements is really vast and presents an endless choice regarding the source of the raw material (milk, meat, eggs, fish, soya and other vegetable sources), the quality, the process to which it is subjected, the presence of additives to improve digestibility, palatability or sometimes to mask defects or cunning in the quality/ price ratio.

During the Christmas holidays, many of us are used to gain weight because of the food flair typical of this period. Few measures can help us to avoid this damage or, at least, to remedy it as soon as possible.

Astragalus and rose hips are just some of the most popular natural remedies and used in winter to ward off seasonal illnesses. Discover the pool of beneficial substances of the best herbal remedies and say goodbye to sore throat, fever, cold and cough!

Black Guardian is the expression of a choice of 8 antioxidant and phytotherapeutic elements with synergistic activity that can help greatly in favoring the body's fundamental purifying processes.

Hericium is considered a truly powerful natural nootropic due to its many neurocognitive effects.