According to recent who data, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Every year more people die from any of these diseases than from any other cause. It does not all end here, it is estimated that by 2030, almost 23.6 million people will die from cardiovascular disease, mainly due to heart disease and […]

There is a direct relation between the digestive system and our defence system, resulting in the fact that our intestinal flora establishes our first line of defences. Bacteria in general, and those of the macro biota in particular, present on their surface polysaccharides and proteins that act as antigens and stimulate both innate and acquired […]

A looked after and beautiful skin is an unequivocal symbol of health and beauty, so taking care  of it is one of the things women most obsess about (and increasingly men). As we have said on other occasions, the basis for having beautiful skin is hydration. No matter what treatments or products we use, if […]

We are increasingly aware of the importance of the interaction of food with our body, how it influences our mood, hormones, digestive health and as a consequence our immune system (conscious nutrition). In short, we must have an overall understanding of our body and mind, and how they are interrelated with each other. In Vitae […]

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 […]

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. […]