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Learn about the science behind nutrition, nutritional supplements, proteins, vitamins, and sustainability.
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...
Voordelen van Omega 3-vetzuren
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 touted as the easy way out. It’s time to take a calm and honest look at this: what can... 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...
Een vegan dieet en spieren opbouwen, kan dat
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...
Wat is MCT olie en hoe gebruik je het voor meer energie en focus
What is MCT oil and what is it used for?
MCT oil is popping up everywhere: people stir it into their coffee (bulletproof coffee is the best-known example), mix it into a smoothie or use it in a dressing. But... Read more...
Wat zijn de functies van Magnesium? De 7 belangrijkste
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...
Wat is magnesium en wat doet het met je lichaam
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...