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Learn about the science behind nutrition, nutritional supplements, proteins, vitamins, and sustainability.
Glas vers water met een muntblaadje op linnen, voldoende water drinken
What happens if you don’t drink enough water?
Water is involved in almost everything your body does. It transports nutrients, removes waste products via your kidneys and helps maintain your body temperature. If you don’t drink enough for... Read more...
De 5 beste plantaardige eiwitbronnen op een rij
5 vegan protein sources at a glance
The best plant-based protein sources based on essential amino acids and absorption by the body. Read more...
Ekopura prebiotica en probiotica darmgezondheid.
Prebiotics and probiotics: what’s the difference?
What are prebiotics and probiotics and how do they help with gut health? Discover their benefits and how to incorporate them into your diet! Read more...
Voedingsstoffen tekort? - 5 Veelvoorkomende tekorten en de symptomen
5 common nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms
A nutrient deficiency occurs when your body consistently receives less of a vitamin or mineral than it needs. In the Western world, five deficiencies are most commonly reported: magnesium, vitamin... Read more...
De beste timing voor je eiwitshake: voor het sporten, na het sporten of als maaltijdvervanger
When should you have a protein shake? Before or after a workout?
Before exercise, after exercise, at breakfast or just before bed: there are many different opinions on the best time to have a protein shake. The honest answer is simpler than... Read more...
Hoeveel eiwitten heb je per dag nodig? Bereken het zelf
How much protein do you need each day? Here’s how to work it out
Calculate your daily protein requirement Read more...
Ekopura Vegan Magnesium Bisglycinaat en Citraat met tabletten op olijfhout
Magnesium glycinate, citrate and oxide: what does magnesium do?
Magnesium is a mineral that supports hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body. Unfortunately, people generally take in less magnesium than they need. However, this deficiency is easy to solve... Read more...
Magnesiumvlokken op een houten lepel op een natuurlijke ondergrond
Magnesium Glycinate: What Is It and What Does It Do for Your Body?
Magnesium is a mineral that your body needs to keep functioning. As a cofactor, it is involved in hundreds of processes within your cells, from your muscles to your nervous... Read more...
Vrouw in een rustige yogahouding bij natuurlijk daglicht
Why does exercise help you feel calmer?
After a busy day, a workout might be the last thing you feel like doing. Yet many people find that after a run, a walk or an hour at the... Read more...
Ekopura biologische vitamine C met sinaasappel en citroen
Which vitamins and minerals are important for athletes?
Exercise places high demands on your body. Your heart rate increases, your muscles work hard, and you lose fluids and minerals through sweat. A varied diet containing sufficient vitamins and... Read more...
Ekopura shaker op een bureau met notitieboek, rustig ochtendritueel
How do you build a new habit?
Forming a new habit sounds simple: you decide to do something and you do it. In practice, most resolutions fall by the wayside in the first few weeks, not because... Read more...
Vrouw drinkt water na een work-out bij natuurlijk daglicht
What affects your metabolism? 7 factors
Your metabolism is a popular topic. It usually comes up in the context of weight, but it’s actually about something broader: the whole set of processes through which your body... Read more...