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Type 2 Diabetes – Entirely Unnecessary
Type 2 Diabetes is not inevitable – it's a mismatch between your genetic makeup and the modern environment. The good news: it's entirely reversible.
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Healthier Liver in 6 Weeks
A new study reveals how a 6-week gluten-free diet led to significant improvements in liver and metabolic markers for patients with fatty liver disease—results comparable to exercise or medication.
Nutrient Loss During Cooking
Many valuable nutrients are lost during cooking – but not always. An overview of vitamins, minerals, and secondary plant compounds, plus practical tips for optimal nutrient preservation.
New Paths to a Healthy Gut
Your gut microbiome is far more complex than generic microbiome tests suggest. Discover how fiber, probiotics, and emerging postbiotics support genuine digestive health.
Train! It's Simple.
Five simple principles to start training today—no excuses, no perfectionism required.
Chronically Stressed
Chronic stress triggers a cascade of hormonal changes that can shrink your brain, impair immunity, and drive chronic inflammation. Learn what happens in your body under stress and how to protect your long-term health.
Cocoa and Its Divine Power
Cocoa is more than just chocolate—it's a superfood with impressive health benefits. From cardiovascular health to mood enhancement: discover why dark chocolate with high cocoa content can support your well-being.
4 Lesser-Known Consequences of Excess Weight
Excess weight is far more than just carrying extra kilos. Four lesser-known consequences reveal how overweight actively impairs your hormonal balance, brain function, vitamin status, and immune system.
Good Intentions, Poor Implementation
Most New Year's resolutions fail by January 19th. Learn how to establish new habits successfully and achieve your goals long-term.
Start the New Year Healthier with Detox
Detoxification is not a trend but a vital process that runs continuously in your body throughout the year. Learn how to support your detoxification organs with proper nutrition instead of relying on expensive detox cures.
Weight Loss à la Hollywood
The secret to celebrity weight loss is no mystery — it's built on a simple principle: protein. Discover how the 'Lean. Green. Marine.' concept helps you lose body fat faster.
The Journey is the Goal
Hiking is much more than just a leisure activity—it's scientifically proven anti-aging training for body and mind. From strengthening your cardiovascular system to activating your immune system: discover the surprising health benefits of this underestimated sport.
Take Control of Your Breathing
Proper breathing is foundational for better oxygen uptake and reduced stress. Learn how diaphragmatic breathing and slow breathing techniques calm your nervous system.
How to Survive the Christmas Feast
Enjoy Christmas feasts without guilt. Five simple strategies help you savor the holidays while staying on track with your health goals.
Fluoride: Curse or Blessing?
Fluoride strengthens teeth, but high exposure can impair development and thyroid function—children require careful protection.
Friend or Foe? Understanding Grains and Your Health
Are grains friend or foe? The science reveals it depends on the type, quantity, and your individual health status. A deeper look at gluten, ATIs, and wheat germ agglutinin.
Are You Getting Enough Folate?
Folate and folic acid are not the same, and without B12 and other B vitamins your body cannot properly utilize these nutrients.
How Keto Heals
Ketogenic diet is a natural physiological state, not a fad. Recent research demonstrates impressive healing effects of ketone bodies on the nervous system and women's hormonal balance.
A Forgotten Remedy: The Healing Power of Chicken Broth
Chicken broth was once a trusted home remedy for colds. Modern research confirms that this traditional remedy has genuine scientific backing.
Omega-3 at BASF: Why Knowledge Doesn't Change Behavior
A BASF study reveals a striking paradox: even when people know exactly how to improve their Omega-3 intake, most don't change their behavior.
Twice PGC-1α
PGC-1α is a protein switch that regulates your mitochondria and can be activated through exercise, diet, and specific nutrients. Two new studies show: active PGC-1α leads to improved energy metabolism, better fat burning, and enhanced performance.
PGC-1α Twice
Discover how the PGC-1α gene controls your mitochondria and impacts both your health and performance—and which simple strategies can activate these cellular powerhouses.
Welcome, Menopause!
Menopause brings challenging symptoms like hot flashes and sleep problems to many women. With the right nutrition, targeted nutrients, and strength training, this life phase can be actively supported.
Welcome, Menopause!
Menopause brings a range of symptoms as hormone levels decline—from hot flashes to joint pain and mood changes. With proper nutrition, targeted nutrients, and strength training, you can actively shape this life phase and support your health.
Old but Gold
Sauerkraut and other fermented foods are more than just delicious—they're packed with live cultures that support your gut health. Discover the benefits of fermentation and how to easily create your own ferments at home.
Old but gold
Sauerkraut and other fermented foods are far more than just traditional dishes – they are true powerhouses for your gut health. Discover how fermentation benefits your body and how to easily make fermented vegetables at home.
The Most Important Coronavirus Study
A high-quality study demonstrates that zinc supplementation in COVID-19 reduces mortality by 32% and shortens symptom duration – impressive evidence from clinical research.
Poisoned by Ashwagandha?
The latest Ashwagandha warning raises concerns—but it only applies to specific groups. We break down the facts and show why raw material quality matters.
The Secret of Going the Extra Mile: Energy, Heart Health, and EAAs
Essential amino acids (EAAs) are the key to more energy, endurance, and heart health. Groundbreaking research shows how EAAs improve mitochondrial function and can even support those with heart failure.
Histamine: Shedding Light on the Darkness / Part 2
Understand how histamine intolerance develops, recognize symptoms, and manage it naturally through dietary adjustments, enzyme support, and gut health.
Slim Down with Fiber
Resistant starch, a special type of fiber, leads to measurable weight loss without calorie reduction. A new study reveals: the right bacterial strain in your gut is the key to better health.
Histamine: Shedding Light on the Mystery / Part 1
Histamine intolerance is increasingly discussed on social media. Learn how histamine enters your body, how your body processes it, and why intolerance reactions develop.
How Good Is Our Tap Water?
Is tap water really safe to drink? We examine water quality in Switzerland, potential contaminants, and whether water filters are worth it.
4 Protein Tips for the Perfect Grilling Evening
Four practical protein strategies for your perfect grilling evening. Boost satiety and fat burning—easily while grilling.
It's All About the Microbiome
How your microbiome influences choline metabolism, TMAO levels, and your cardiovascular health.
Uncomfortable Truths
Comfortable narratives about plant-based eating often conflict with scientific facts. Research shows that protein is one of the most important levers for metabolic health and liver health.
When 'Antioxidants' Heal
COVID-19 impairs mitochondrial function through free radicals. A new study reveals how targeted antioxidants can halt this process and protect cellular energy.
Coffee Is Pure Poison
Coffee contains over 1,000 compounds, 70% of which are potentially carcinogenic. Yet our liver detoxifies these toxins through hormesis—a process that actually stimulates our cells.
Raw Milk on Trial
Raw milk is often touted as a cure-all, but the reality is more nuanced: While some studies show positive effects, safety risks shouldn't be overlooked – especially for vulnerable groups.
Does Sport Protect Against Cancer?
New research from Finland shows that exercise significantly boosts anti-tumor immunity. The evidence suggests that regular physical activity may be one of the most effective natural defenses against cancer.
Muscle Mass: Your Best Retirement Insurance
Building muscle isn't just about appearance—it's your best retirement insurance. Regular strength training can prevent falls, fractures, and muscle loss in old age.
Overweight and Hunger Cravings
Leptin is your body's satiety hormone—and when it falls out of balance, hunger cravings and weight gain follow. Learn how to restore your leptin system to equilibrium.
The Disadvantages of the Keto Diet
The ketogenic diet has many benefits, but chronic use causes hormonal imbalances affecting thyroid and leptin levels. Learn why cyclical ketosis is superior to constant ketosis and how the edubily approach works.
Introduction to the Ketogenic Diet
Ketosis allows your body to burn fat instead of sugar. Discover how elite endurance athletes harness this capability for peak performance.
6 Nutrients That Vegans Lack
These six essential nutrients often fall short in a plant-based diet. Learn how to ensure you get all the nutrients your body needs.
Why Nature Matters for Your Health
Healthy living requires deep conviction, not immediate results. Research shows that nature connection, sunlight, and cold exposure strengthen immunity and support mental health.
Fat Burning Explained
Fat burning is a dual metabolic system where carbohydrates and fats compete for oxidization. You can optimize this process through strategic nutrition and targeted micronutrient supplementation.
Collagen 2024: An Update
Collagen evolved from slaughterhouse waste to a valued nutrient source. This shift is due to its high glycine content and glycine's essential role in skin health, joint function, and collagen synthesis.
Optimize Your Cycle & Increase Fertility
Folate, magnesium, iron, and other micronutrients play a key role in female fertility. Learn how optimized micronutrient status supports your cycle and increases the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
Carbohydrates and Cancer
Recent studies demonstrate the connection between carbohydrate metabolism, blood sugar, and cancer risk. A ketogenic diet combined with immunotherapy shows promise against certain cancers.
Your Built-In Fountain of Youth
AMPK and mTOR are antagonistic cellular switches that regulate protection versus growth. By exercising and eating consciously, you can activate AMPK and slow your body's natural aging process.
The Simplest Diet Hack
Is calcium the villain in weight loss? A researcher proved that extra calcium accelerates fat loss — sometimes more effectively than expensive pharmaceutical interventions.
Are Dietary Supplements Unnecessary?
Dietary supplements without healthy nutrition don't make sense. But a truly healthy lifestyle without supplementation is often impossible—here's why.
Is Supplementation Unnecessary?
Supplements without healthy eating are ineffective, yet even with perfect nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies are unavoidable due to genetics and lifestyle. Discover why intelligent supplementation is a key part of preventive health.
Brain Food
Choline and iron are your brain's fertilizer—two essential nutrients that dramatically improve memory, focus, and cognitive performance.
Brain Fuel: The Essential Role of Choline and Iron for Cognitive Performance
Forgetfulness and mental fog may signal deficiencies in choline and iron. These two nutrients are fundamental for optimal brain function—from neurotransmitter synthesis to energy production.
Fish: A Valuable Food
Fish is a valuable food with many health benefits. It provides essential omega-3 fatty acids, choline, and taurine for brain function, as well as iodine and selenium for thyroid health.
Increase Your Omega-3 Index
The Omega-3 Index measures the level of EPA and DHA fatty acids in your red blood cells. A higher index protects cardiovascular health — discover how to optimize yours.
The Most Important Fatty Acids
Not all fatty acids affect your body the same way. Discover why the quality of dietary fats is crucial for metabolism and long-term health.
Creatine: The Energy Booster
Creatine is a scientifically recognized wonder molecule that optimizes cellular energy supply. Discover who benefits most from creatine supplementation.
Why Plant Compounds Make You Healthy
Plant compounds do more than protect plants—they activate cellular switches for health in our bodies. Longevity researcher David Sinclair calls this xenohormesis: mild environmental stressors that strengthen our organisms and promote adaptation.
The Blue Pill for Alzheimer's
Viagra and its active ingredient sildenafil may protect against Alzheimer's disease. But how does this connection work through nitric oxide and cGMP? Discover how you can naturally improve your brain circulation.
Meat Makes You Happy
Carnitine from meat plays a crucial role in depression – with fewer side effects than antidepressants. Discover why meat could make you happier.
The Seemingly Innocent Wheat
Wheat proteins like amylase-trypsin inhibitors trigger chronic inflammation throughout the body. Research demonstrates these effects can extend from the gut to the brain.
Do Omega-3s Cause Heart Rhythm Disorders?
Omega-3 fatty acids are wrongly blamed for heart rhythm disorders. Recent scientific evidence shows they actually protect the heart.
Zinc: The Hormone Booster
Zinc is one of the most essential trace minerals in your body—a true hormone powerhouse. Without zinc, your hormones simply cannot work. Discover why adequate zinc intake is so critical for your health.
How Protein Makes You Slim
The protein leverage effect shows that higher protein intake leads to lower overall calorie intake – a key factor in weight loss.
The Principles of Health
The key to health isn't about living like our ancestors, but understanding fundamental nutrition principles rooted in our evolutionary physiology.
Getting Into the Cold!
Ice bathing is trending, but do you really need to jump into an ice tub? Learn how cold activates your metabolism and which simple daily habits are enough.
Is Vitamin D Toxic and Unnecessary?
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread, but fears about toxicity are unfounded. An overview of safety, proper dosing, and proven protection against respiratory infections.
Vitamin D is Toxic and Unnecessary!
Vitamin D is an important hormone that supports our immune system – and it's safer than often claimed. Discover why daily supplementation in winter makes sense.
Why Sauna Is So Healthy
Regular sauna bathing trains your cardiovascular system like moderate exercise while stimulating heat shock protein production. These proteins are essential for longevity and preventing age-related disease.
Muscle Protects the Knee
Stronger thigh muscles can prevent knee replacement surgery. Research shows that strength training significantly reduces the risk.
Why Does Humanity Eat Meat?
Meat consumption was crucial to human evolution and still offers health benefits today. A critical examination of scientific narratives and dubious methods in popular science media.
Protein Fasting for Rapid Fat Loss—Does It Really Work Long-Term?
Protein fasting delivers impressive rapid results—yet why do most people regain the weight? A critical look at one of nutrition's most abused concepts.
How Sugar Damages Your Brain: Lessons from Fruit Flies
Fruit fly research reveals how excess sugar makes brain cells insulin resistant and impairs the clearance of cellular debris—a mechanism linked to neurodegeneration.
How Your Brain Sabotages You
A landmark study reveals: ultra-processed foods hijack our reward system like true addiction—we unconsciously eat 500 extra calories daily.
New Studies You Should Know About
Four recent studies reveal surprising findings in nutrition and health: the link between soy production and childhood leukemia, selenium's protective effects against environmental toxins, and the true risk factors for long COVID. Equally surprising: why red meat's influence on inflammation is more complex than commonly assumed.
Change Your Life
Our mission: showing people they can be more than one person. Through epigenetics, completely different realities reveal themselves — and with them, different paths you can take.
Artificial Behavior
Our brain shapes reality to keep us functional, but human inventions often backfire. From environmental toxins to ultra-processed foods, we're sabotaging our own health.
Artificial Behavior
Our brain paints reality according to its survival needs—and when optimizing our health, it often works against us. Why artificial innovations sabotage our natural wellness and how to see through the illusion.
The Most Precious Medicine
Nitric oxide (NO) regulates not only our blood vessels but also immune function, energy metabolism, and tissue regeneration. Physical activity is a built-in "NO pump"—just 5,000 steps daily reduce mortality risk by roughly 50%.
Vitamin C: What We've Overlooked
The 1944 Sheffield experiment revealed that 95 mg of vitamin C daily is needed for optimal wound healing—far more than the long-recommended 10–45 mg minimum. The gap between preventing deficiency and achieving optimal levels is significant.
Vitamin C: What We've Overlooked
A landmark 1944 experiment and groundbreaking reanalysis from 2021 reveal that recommended vitamin C intake may fall short of what's needed for optimal wound healing and health.
The Q10 Boost for Immune Cells
Research shows that T-cells are highly sensitive to diet. Q10 deficiency weakens immune defense, while supplementation can significantly support it.
Tom, Jerry & the Secrets of Our Nutrition
New research reveals: Your genetic fingerprint determines how your body responds to nutrition. That explains why what makes you healthy might make your neighbor sick.
Tom, Jerry & the Secrets of Our Nutrition
Your genetics determine how your body responds to nutrition. What makes you healthy doesn't necessarily work for your neighbor.
Antioxidants Cause Cancer
A new study claims that antioxidants like vitamin C promote tumor growth. But what the science actually shows is far more nuanced than the headlines suggest.
What IGF1 Does
IGF1 is one of our most important growth hormones, called 'the balm for our cells.' Discover how it supports bone density, muscle strength, and even heart regeneration.
The Sacred Cow of Proteins
Whey protein is among the highest-quality proteins available, offering far more than just amino acids. From lactoferrin to glutathione, the biological activity of whey is remarkable.
CO2: Is Eating Eggs Still OK?
A critical examination of eggs' carbon footprint and the role of the individual. Why these numbers need context and how the current debate lacks reflection.
Vitamin A: Dangerous Misinformation
Vitamin A is widely misunderstood and wrongly portrayed as dangerous. An overview of the science behind the myths.
Vitamin A: Dangerous Misconceptions
Vitamin A is often misunderstood and dangerously underestimated. Learn why true vitamin A deficiency poses the greater risk and how to dose it properly.
Wasted Potential
Many people waste their health potential by not understanding fundamental physiological principles. Strength training improves not just your power, but also your endurance — a scientifically proven law that few people actually use.
Exercise Is the Real Polypill
Exercise is the true polypill, improving insulin sensitivity and metabolic health—cost-effective, side-effect-free, and entirely without medication.
The Invisible Poison
Heavy metal toxins like cadmium invisibly damage our health through enzyme blockade and mitochondrial dysfunction. Learn how to identify sources and reduce your exposure.
LP7 Against Dementia
LP7 is a specific blend of essential amino acids that can protect the brain from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. New research reveals how these amino acids protect nerve cells and improve brain function.
The Immune System's Secret Weapon
Neutrophils are essential immune cells that do the heavy lifting from day one of an infection. Discover their unique superpowers and how everyday factors like coffee can influence their function.
What Your Genes Reveal About You
Genes influence not only how we look but also our nutritional needs. A complete genome sequencing reveals that your genetic inheritance determines whether certain dietary approaches work for you—and how much your lifestyle can override that.
Should You Avoid All Infections?
Not every infection is harmful—in fact, infections strengthen our immune system and protect against autoimmune disease. The hygiene hypothesis explains why pathogen exposure in childhood is essential.
A New Vitamin A Discovered
Scientists recently discovered vitamin A5, challenging our understanding of this essential nutrient. Learn why eating both plant and animal foods matters for your health.
Low Carb for Type 2 Diabetes
A new study confirms what researchers have long known: low-carb breakfasts can reduce blood sugar spikes in people with type 2 diabetes. But the real key to managing the disease lies in weight loss and restoring metabolic health.
The New Multi Formula Is Here
The new V4 multivitamin formula features optimized dosages of B12, selenium, and new minerals like boron. The nutrient combination is designed to provide optimal status across different intake scenarios.
Low Carb Kills?
A widely publicized study claims low-carb diets increase early death risk. Yet examining the methodology reveals serious, systematic flaws.
Incredible Gut News
Recent research reveals how gut microbiota profoundly influences our health—from depression and Alzheimer's to cancer. These fascinating discoveries about gut bacteria and probiotics are revolutionizing our understanding of health.
Incredible Gut News
Recent breakthrough studies reveal how gut bacteria directly influence Alzheimer's risk, depression, and cancer—and which bacterial strains may provide protection.
Resilience Reimagined
Resilience—the ability to withstand difficult life events without lasting harm—is deeply connected to nutrition and hormonal health.
Exosomes: The X-Factor in Milk
Exosomes are tiny fat droplets in milk that transport RNA and growth factors—and may be the long-sought X-factor that gives milk its special effects on muscle growth.
The Secret of Collagen Hydrolysate
Collagen hydrolysate provides essential amino acids like glycine that your body cannot produce in sufficient amounts. Its bioactive peptides stimulate fibroblasts and support skin health, wound healing, and structural integrity.
Expert: "Eat Like a Pig!"
An American pig researcher reveals why pigs understand their nutrition better than humans—and what that means for our understanding of healthy eating.
Secret Research on Glycine
Glycine is considered an antidote to fructose. A groundbreaking new study shows that DT-109, a tripeptide composed of glycine and leucine, reverses fatty liver and inhibits liver inflammation.
What's New About Choline
Choline is an essential micronutrient that many people consume in insufficient amounts. New research reveals its critical role in brain health, immune function, and vascular protection.
What is Really Healthy?
Health is not a mystery: the key principle is eating minimally processed foods. By reducing bread and pastry products while eating more fruits, vegetables, and protein, you automatically fulfill several important health principles.
Plant Proteins Are Healthier … or Are They?
New research challenges the myth that plant proteins are healthier than animal proteins. A 20-year Italian study reveals that animal protein significantly reduces mortality risk in older adults.
Long COVID: Let There Be Light!
UV radiation and nitric oxide play a crucial role in long COVID recovery. How arginine and vitamin C may support the body's healing.
Study Dismantles Nutritional Ideology
A landmark study challenges the ideological Planetary Health Diet, revealing that animal products are essential for optimal nutrition and health—proving that science trumps ideology.
Study Dismantles Ideology
New research challenges the rigid Planetary Health Diet, demonstrating that regional, nutrient-dense eating with adequate animal products is the superior approach.
RIP Erythritol ... or?
A viral study linking erythritol to heart disease sparked headlines: Is this popular sugar substitute truly dangerous? A critical look at the scientific evidence.
Ginger Boosts the Immune System
Researchers show how ginger trains immune cells and strengthens the body's defenses through trained immunity.
Groundbreaking Cancer Therapy
A revolutionary ultrasound therapy could combat cancer in the future by activating the immune system—similar to a vaccine.
Vitamin D: The Study of the Year
French researchers reveal that Vitamin D deficiency impairs mitochondrial function and muscle mass, and that supplementation can reverse these effects.
67LR: The Secret Behind Your Green Tea's Power
A groundbreaking 2020 study revealed a fascinating secret: EGCG from green tea activates a special receptor called 67LR with numerous positive effects on muscle growth, inflammation, and even cancer cells.
The 67LR Receptor: How Green Tea Works in Your Body
EGCG from green tea activates the 67LR receptor much like insulin does, with remarkable benefits for muscle preservation, heart health, and disease prevention.
EGCG and 67LR: Green Tea's Longevity Potential
EGCG from green tea activates the 67LR receptor, preventing muscle loss, reducing inflammation, and strengthening the immune system—a mechanism that makes green tea a true longevity tool.
The Secret of Dairy Fat
Butter and dairy fat have been unfairly demonized. New research shows that milk fats like conjugated linoleic acid and vitamin K2 have remarkable protective effects on our cardiovascular health.
Is Your Magnesium Level Optimal?
Magnesium plays a key role not just in energy production but also in fighting infections. Do you know if your magnesium level is truly optimal?
Is Your Selenium Level Adequate?
Many people in Switzerland have suboptimal selenium levels—with consequences for thyroid function, immunity, and fertility. Here's what this means and why modern diets often fall short.
The Incredible Zinc Study
How zinc supplementation restores immune function in aging: a groundbreaking study reveals why just 10 mg can dramatically improve IL-2 production and immunity in elderly individuals.
Researchers Love Fantasy
Are doomsday scenarios being sold as science when really only fantasy is being discussed? This article criticizes pandemic communication and explains why viral recombinations don't automatically produce super-viruses.
Health from the Gut
Your gut is central to metabolic health. A new study reveals how dietary fiber and specific gut bacteria can significantly improve your metabolism and glucose tolerance.
Omega-3 Makes a Comeback
Omega-3 fatty acids are making a scientific comeback with mounting evidence for their benefits. New research reveals their power to support muscle recovery, enhance immune function, and protect brain health.
An Aboriginal Doesn't Have Diabetes
Indigenous peoples have no diabetes—because their bodies have adapted to the diet their ancestors have eaten for millions of years. This insight raises important questions about our modern diet.
What Actually Happens During Vitamin D Deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and may accelerate aging. Learn how this essential nutrient protects your cellular health and longevity.
Choline De-Fats Your Liver and Muscles
For decades, scientists have known that choline deficiency causes fatty liver. The good news: adequate choline intake naturally de-fats your liver and muscles while dramatically improving insulin sensitivity.
Personalized Medicine
Why true evidence-based medicine is more than randomized studies: It combines scientific evidence with personal expertise and individual experience.
Flawed & Fundamentally Wrong
Veganism is often ideology rather than science. Yet plant-based and meat-heavy diets each have distinct metabolic benefits—the key lies in cycling between them.
Life Can Be Simple
How enzyme blockade from heavy metals works, and why caffeine's strengthening effect on your anti-tumor immunity matters far more than most realize.
The Elixir of Life: Amino Acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of life. Research reveals that supplementing with essential amino acids can reverse age-related cellular energy loss and restore immune function to peak performance.
Brown Fat Protects Against Cancer
Brown fat tissue constantly burns energy, depriving tumor cells of vital nutrients. A new study shows how cold exposure activates this metabolically active tissue and slows tumor growth.
The Virus Can Mutate
Viral mutations aren't always dangerous—a strong immune system with adequate selenium leads to milder variants, not more dangerous ones.
A Secret Weapon Against Corona
Lactoferrin, a protein naturally found in breast milk and whey, demonstrates remarkable antiviral properties. Discover how this powerful nutrient can strengthen your immune defenses against corona and other pathogens.
Low Carb Isn't Enough
Following nutritional principles alone isn't enough to stay healthy. A low-carb diet can actually backfire if you ignore subtle factors like environmental toxins in your food.
Do Omega-3s Cause Atrial Fibrillation?
A meta-analysis claims high-dose Omega-3 causes atrial fibrillation. Yet a critical examination of the data shows: for healthy people, Omega-3 remains essential for prevention.
You Must Eat for Your Brain!
Your brain is your most valuable organ—and it requires the right nutrients. Why animal products are essential for your cognitive function.
Fruit and Insulin Resistance
Fruit is often blamed for weight gain and insulin resistance. But the body's energy status is the decisive factor—not carbohydrates alone.
Beautiful Skin Thanks to Collagen
Collagen is a special protein that comprises about one-third of our body's protein and is essential for skin, nails, joints, and connective tissue. Studies show that collagen supplementation demonstrably leads to more beautiful skin and improved joint function.
Trying Beats Studying
Your body constantly sends you signals—but are you listening? The best health strategy isn't the latest diet or study, but your own body's feedback.
Our Industry Has Gone Insane
The supplement industry is in crisis: supply shortages, skyrocketing prices, and questionable business practices are the norm. A clear-eyed look at reality—not marketing promises—has never been more necessary.
Before You Struggle with Weight Loss…
Before you start a diet, understand your iron levels. A new study shows that high iron leads to insulin resistance—and how to use this to your advantage for weight loss.
Then Change Something
Your body instinctively knows which nutrients it needs – but fad diets and processed foods confuse this millions-of-years-old system.
Can Collagen Heal Your Gums?
Collagen may hold the key to healthy gums and strong bones. Research suggests we might not be getting enough glycine to support our body's collagen production.
How to Take Micronutrients
Micronutrient timing isn't about consistency—it's about pulsatility. Learn how intermittent dosing mimics natural biological cycles and optimizes metabolic adaptation.
How to Take Micronutrients
How you take micronutrient supplements matters as much as the nutrients themselves. We explain why pulsatile dosing with cycles outperforms daily continuous supplementation.
The New Vitamin D Study on COVID (CORONAVIT)
The data on Vitamin D and COVID-19 is confusing and contradictory. A new study is generating headlines – but there are serious methodological issues to consider.
All About the Omega-3 Index
The Omega-3 Index is a scientifically validated biomarker for longevity. People with a high Omega-3 Index live approximately five years longer than those with a low index—a measurable effect comparable to the impact of smoking.
Vitamin A Against COVID
A study demonstrates that 13-cis-retinoic acid, a form of Vitamin A, can significantly help COVID-19 patients. We explain the biological mechanisms and why optimal Vitamin A status is essential for a strong immune system.
Dough Makes Dough
Wheat amplifies the fattening effects of an unhealthy diet in multiple ways. Research shows that gluten-containing foods impair metabolism and gut health—with profound consequences for our wellbeing.
Does Milk Cause Multiple Sclerosis?
New research from the University of Bonn shows that casein from cow's milk can trigger immune reactions similar to multiple sclerosis. MS patients may benefit from reducing dairy consumption.
4 Things You Must Know About Your Multivitamin
Everyone should take a multivitamin. We show you four key nutrients that belong in the ideal multi and why they're crucial for your health and longevity.
The Evil Testosterone
Testosterone isn't evil—it's essential for performance, motivation, and health. Why declining testosterone levels represent an underestimated societal problem.
The Power of Protein
Protein is far more than just muscle—it's essential for antibodies, immune cells, and connective tissue. We explain why quality protein sources and specific amino acids are crucial for your longevity.
Understanding Fat
Why some people gain weight easily while others don't: Understanding genetic setpoints, fat sensing, and the science behind weight control.
The Simplest Nutrition Formula
Eliminating grains and dairy products and eating like our ancestors might be the simplest formula for better health.
Secret Knowledge (Two Studies)
Choline and wild salmon are true supercharged fuels for brain and metabolism. Those consuming little choline have a 22-fold increased risk of fatty liver—but the right amount can reduce this risk by nearly 80%.
Your Immune System Will Thank You
Vitamin A is essential for a strong immune system, especially in winter. Learn how deficiency develops and why antibody production directly depends on vitamin A.
The Miracle of the Immune System
Your immune system is far more than just a defense against viruses and bacteria—it's your body's ultimate cleaning force and coordinates nearly all vital functions. Discover how to strengthen your immune system through targeted training.
Important for You: Understanding Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is an underestimated problem caused by more than just carbohydrate intake. Iron levels, environmental toxins, and other factors play a crucial role in your insulin sensitivity.
Important for You: Understanding Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance stems from more than just carbohydrates. Iron levels, body fat, and environmental toxins all significantly impact your insulin sensitivity—a holistic view of metabolic health.
Good Antibodies, Bad Antibodies
Why the immune system requires balance and how fasting-mimicking diets can help reduce autoimmune cells.
The Micronutrient Mystery
Micronutrients are essential for DNA repair, immune function, and the health of every cell. Precise optimization of these simple vitamins and minerals—as renowned scientists demonstrate—maximizes our body's capacity.
More Studies: Lifestyle Beats Medication
Groundbreaking research shows that diet composition has stronger effects than medication—lifestyle beats pharmaceuticals.
5 Studies You Need to Know
Five groundbreaking studies on Vitamin D, arginine, amino acids, mitochondria, and caloric restriction reveal how powerful nutrition and targeted supplementation are for your health.
Eat for the Muscle!
Your muscle fiber composition determines how your body metabolizes energy. Learn why there's no universal diet and how to find the optimal nutrition strategy for your body.
FOXO3: Does Heat Make Us Old and Healthy?
FOXO3 is known as the longevity gene. Through heat stress—such as sauna or hot showers—we can activate these genes and protect our cells.
The Latest on Eggs
Eggs are an excellent protein source that deliver not just essential amino acids but also bioactive peptides with remarkable health effects—from wound healing to blood pressure regulation to antibacterial properties.
More Vitamin A and D in Winter!
In winter, our body needs more vitamin A and vitamin D. Fatty fish and cod liver oil are the best natural sources—or modern supplements.
The Comprehensive Vitamin D Q&A Guide
A comprehensive Q&A guide addressing the most important vitamin D questions: from optimal blood levels to dosage, safety, and nutrient synergies. This science-backed resource helps you optimize your vitamin D status.
Vitamin D: A Summary for You
Vitamin D is not just a vitamin but a hormone regulating over 1,000 genes—crucial for immune function. Winter supplementation is essential for optimal health.
Vitamin D: A Summary for You
Why adequate vitamin D status is essential from autumn onward and how to reach optimal levels—a scientific overview.
CLA: A Wonder Substance in Animal Fat
Conjugated linoleic acid from animal fats may be a wonder substance: it activates mitochondria, improves endurance, and protects the brain from degeneration.
Optimizing Blood Values Doesn't Help
Many try to optimize their blood values. But true health doesn't come from numbers on a lab report — it comes from the body feeling that evolution has shaped in us over millions of years.
Superfuel for the Inflamed Gut
Fermented foods and short-chain fatty acids are the superfuel for an inflamed gut. They strengthen the gut barrier and support a healthy immune response.
Understanding Toxins
Environmental toxins like pesticides pose unique risks unlike natural plant toxins our bodies have evolved to handle over millions of years. Understanding hormesis reveals why low-dose plant compounds protect us while synthetic chemicals harm us—and why eating more plants while avoiding environmental pollutants matters.
Don't Throw Everything Overboard
Extremes are rarely healthy. When optimizing your nutrition and lifestyle, test systematically, avoid oversteering, and reject absolute dietary rules.
Humans Are Carnivores
Are humans genetically adapted to eat meat? Recent research suggests millions of years of evolutionary adaptation to animal-based nutrition—and the Hadza people confirm it daily.
Boost Your Immune System
Discover why some people get sick while others don't — and how vitamin D, nitric oxide, and UV light strengthen your immune system. A scientific overview of the key factors for robust immunity.
The Most Important Nutrient for Fat Metabolism
Choline may be the most critical nutrient for proper fat metabolism. 70–90% of Europeans carry genetic variants that reduce choline production, and deficiency can lead to fatty liver and altered muscle composition.
Healthy Vessels, Healthy Brain
Healthy arteries, healthy brain: The Tsimane demonstrate that a long life with sharp cognition is possible – if your lifestyle supports it.
Leaky Gut – Leaky Brain
Zonulin is the key substance controlling your gut barrier—and your blood-brain barrier too. Discover how gluten opens these critical protective barriers and triggers the chronic inflammation linked to brain disease.
How Arginine Keeps Arteries Healthy
How the amino acid arginine supports arterial health through nitric oxide production and why a healthy lifestyle can reverse metabolic dysfunction.
Studies You Should Know About
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and plays a crucial role in our health. Scientific research shows that adequate vitamin D levels are essential for pain perception, sleep, and mental well-being.
Hunger for Life
Hunger is the most powerful driver of health and vitality. Discover why the natural cycle of fasting and satiation is essential for longevity, mental drive, and truly living life with purpose.
The Magic of Low-Carbohydrate Nutrition
Low-carb isn't just about eliminating carbohydrates—it's about glucose restriction as one of the most powerful tools to reprogram your metabolism for health and longevity.
Gene Expression: Your Most Powerful Tool
Your genes are not your destiny. The lifestyle choices you make—how you eat, move, and live—activate or deactivate hundreds of genes and ultimately determine your health and longevity.
Amino Acids & Quality of Life
How amino acids shape your quality of life: cysteine, glycine, taurine, and carnitine are key compounds for skin, hair, bones, immunity, and mental health—primarily from animal proteins.
The Holy Avocado
The avocado contains Avocatin B, a mixture of lipids that inhibits fatty acid oxidation in the body. This could help prevent insulin resistance, diabetes, and potentially certain tumors.
Lost Articles
Vitamin D only works optimally when sufficient magnesium is present in the body. An often-overlooked nutrient interaction crucial for proper supplementation.
Vitamin D and Magnesium – Why Both Matter Together
Vitamin D's effectiveness in your body depends on adequate magnesium levels. A crucial nutrient interaction many people overlook.
Part 2: Are Animal Products Harmful?
Are animal products harmful or necessary? This article explains why neither pure veganism nor unlimited meat consumption is ideal—it depends on finding the right balance for your metabolism.
Coffee Masks Copper Deficiency & The New Multi
Coffee can temporarily mask copper deficiency, but long-term health requires proper nutrient intake rather than relying on stimulation.
When Chicken Reeks: Trust Your Body
Your body knows better than any plan. Learn to trust your senses again and recognize true food quality.
Gut Health: The Enemy in Your Belly
Your gut plays a central role in your health—it determines whether your immune system responds aggressively or remains calm. When your gut lining is irritated, it can trigger systemic inflammation and lead to serious diseases.
Adaptability: Better Through Stress
Adaptability is a fundamental biological principle that makes our body more resilient. Discover why optimal adaptation requires proper nutrition, adequate recovery, and a lifestyle aligned with our evolutionary needs.
Boosting Mitochondrial Health with Folate, B12, and B6
B vitamins play a key role in maintaining healthy mitochondria and preventing age-related diseases.
Why Heavy Metals Poison Your Life
Heavy metals like mercury block vital body functions and impair hormones, immune system, and sleep. Learn how to protect yourself from this invisible burden.
A Comfort: How Heat Makes You Healthy
Heat stress activates protective mechanisms in the body and works similarly to exercise—with potential benefits for lifespan, inflammation, and metabolism.
When 'Not So Good' Is Sometimes 'Very Good'
Sometimes biology is paradoxical: chronic selenium deficiency can extend lifespan but harm overall health. The concept of hormesis shows that 'not so good' can actually be better in certain circumstances.
Protein for Weight Loss
Protein is a fascinating topic in weight loss. Over 40 years ago, researchers proved that a pure protein diet works just as well as fasting, but without losing muscle mass.
Vitamin A: Would You Change if You Knew?
Vitamin A functions as a hormone in the body and plays a crucial role in immune function, skin protection, and cellular differentiation—yet many people don't meet their daily needs.
Vitamin A: Would You Change...
Vitamin A becomes retinoic acid in your body—a true hormone crucial for immune function and skin health. Discover why adequate vitamin A intake is so important.
The Sacred Copper
Copper is essential for immune function and metabolism but is often misunderstood. We typically consume too little of this important trace element, even though our bodies need more than officially recommended.
The Sacred Copper
Copper is an essential trace element often underestimated in nutrition. Adequate copper intake is crucial for immune function, metabolism, and cardiovascular health.
Meditation
Meditation is a concentration exercise that strengthens your prefrontal cortex. But modern digital distraction trains the opposite—and regaining control over your focus is more valuable than ever.