The Green Journal

Quercetin belongs to the group of polyphenol flavonoids - these are secondary plant substances that are responsible for different color formations in plants. People who are active in sports and those who are plagued by allergies can especially benefit from quercetin.

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid, more specifically a xanthophyll, and therefore belongs to the group of fat-soluble pigments. It is formed in the sea algae Haematococcus pluvialis, among others. Animals, such as salmon or flamingos, get their colour thanks to consuming this alga. As for its effect on humans, in the right dose it thankfully does not have a colour impact, but it does have a number of benefits.

Breast milk provides the best nutrition for new-borns; it is easily digestible, rich in nutrients, and therefore perfect for babies needs. Alongside these nutritional aspects, there are several other benefits, which can also be beneficial for the mother. But what makes breast milk so unique and important for children? 

PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age and yet often goes unrecognised for a long time. In this article, you’ll learn what polycystic ovary syndrome actually is, which symptoms it can be recognised by, how the diagnosis is made and which treatment options exist.

Omega-3 fatty acids belong to the group of essential unsaturated fatty acids. They must be consumed via our diet because our body can’t produce them itself. Read on to find out why they are important and how to adequately meet the daily need.

Anyone who ever had the pleasure of dealing with a yeast infection knows that it’s actually no pleasure at all. What many people don’t know is that Candida albicans is essentially a “friendly” commensal – meaning that it’s lingering on various mucosal surfaces in our body without the intention of doing us any harm. Find out more about keeping it 'friendly' in our blog.