As we have said on some occasions, fatty acids are very important to keep our body in good condition. We talked with Dr. Helena Rutllant about those basic things we should know concerning fatty acids. What are fatty acids and what benefits do they have for our body? We could say that they are an […]
Prevent rather than cure, thanks to yeast beta-glucans
With temperature changes and the cold weather coming in, our defences may be weakened. Much has been said about ingredients that have the virtue of giving our immune system vigor and strength. One of these ingredients, yeast beta-glucans, is perhaps less known but has incredible power and efficiency when it comes to strengthening our defences. […]
Five essential questions about fatty acids (cognitive development)
We have heard a lot about fatty acids. They play a super important role in cognitive development since the brain is the organ with more fat, therefore, it must be fed. Arnau Vilas, Vitae technician and researcher of agri-food technology, answers five elementary questions to understand in depth what fatty acids are and how they can […]
A healthy intestinal flora is our first line of defence
Is the digestive system related to our immune system? The answer is yes, since our bacterial flora is our first line of defence. In fact, everything in our body is related and must be consistent. Or what is the same, homeostasis, that natural tendency of our organism to maintain the balance of its biological processes. […]
5 basic questions answered by the paediatrician for a school routine without complications
Dr. Julia Fernandez, specialist paediatrician at the Las Rozas Health Center / El Abajón, has answered in 5 questions the basic things to consider for a healthy school routine. Of all that she has told us, I am left with the importance of taking care of the digestive system of children, since it is their […]
A good intestinal flora is one of the reasons why children get less sick.
Let’s start with what is really important, our intestinal flora, the first line of defence of our body. Taking into account that the digestive system of children is not complete until age 6, more reason to know as much as possible about maintaining a healthy intestinal flora (children probiotics). The intestinal flora is composed of microorganisms […]