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Learn about the science behind nutrition, nutritional supplements, proteins, vitamins, and sustainability.
Plantaardig alternatief voor dierlijk collageen
Vegan collagen: plant-based alternative to animal collagen
Are you looking for a plant-based alternative to animal collagen? Ekopura Vegan Collagen Support is a plant-based powder containing three ingredients: VeCollal, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes... 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...
Waarvoor wordt vegan omega 3 gebruikt
What is vegan omega-3 (algae oil) used for?
Omega-3 doesn’t have to come from fish. For vegans and vegetarians, algae oil is the plant-based source of exactly the same fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Read on to find... Read more...
Creatine monohydraat: wat het is, hoe het werkt en welke voordelen het biedt voor sporters
Creatine monohydrate: how it works, benefits and dosage
Creatine monohydrate is one of the most thoroughly researched sports supplements. Yet the basic questions keep coming up: what exactly is it, how does it work, and what can you... Read more...
De voordelen van Vitamine B12
What is vitamin B12 good for? Functions and sources
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for various essential functions. Your body cannot produce B12 itself, so you must obtain it from... Read more...
Omega 3 olie-capsules in een aardewerken schaaltje op natuursteen
Omega-3 benefits: what EPA and DHA do for you
Omega-3 is a collective term for essential fatty acids, with EPA and DHA being the two forms associated with the most well-established health benefits. In this article, we set out... Read more...
Afvallen met behulp van supplementen, kan dat
Losing weight with supplements: is it really possible?
Losing weight raises a lot of questions, and supplements are often presented as the easy route. Time to look at that calmly: what can a supplement actually do, and what... 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...
Whey of caseïne: welk eiwit past het beste bij jouw doel en trainingsschema
Whey or casein: the difference and when to take which
Whey and casein both come from milk and are both complete proteins. The main difference lies in the rate of digestion: whey is absorbed relatively quickly, whilst casein is digested... 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...
Omega 3 tijdens de zwangerschap: wat je moet weten
Omega-3 during pregnancy: dosage and safety
Omega-3 is one of the nutrients that expectant mothers have the most questions about. How much do you need, can you take too much, and which source is best? Below,... Read more...
Edamame en tofu in een aardewerken kom op linnen
Can you build muscle mass on a vegan diet?
Can you build muscle mass on a vegan diet? Yes. With sufficient protein, a variety of vegan protein sources and regular strength training, you can build muscle mass even without... Read more...