Category: Insight

Ingestion, metabolism and excretion.These are three important functions performed by two organs that are fundamental for life: the kidneys and the liver. The kidneys carry out numerous functions, including the hormonal function through the production of erythropoietin, renin and prostaglandins and ensure the elimination of nitrogenous waste (from protein metabolism) and drug waste products. The liver performs…

PRAL and buffer systems: applications High-protein diets, low consumption of negative-PRAL foods, excessive exercise, increased BMI and waist circumference, elevated levels of glucocorticoids due to excessive stress and persistent activation of the stress system (HPA – Axis index/ BIA-ACC, Biotekna), superficial breathing and/or altered respiratory rhythm and excessive intake of high-NaCl (kitchen salt) foods, such…

Changes in bone composition (T- Score BIA-ACC) from high density  through osteopenia and osteoporosis have complex, multifactorial causes and the scientific literature agrees on the beneficial impact that diet and exercise can have on bone health. Metabolic processes in our body are an extremely dynamic system, the ultimate goal of which is to maintain a…

Potassium and magnesium supplements as tools for action potential regulation Poor digestion, poor gastric emptying, alternating bowel pattern and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are some of the Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) that our body can show when the transmission of nervous impulses is altered due to ionic concentration changes (measurable with the PPG Stress Flow…

Introduction Chlorella pyrenoidosa is a type of unicellular green algae. Due to its outstanding content of amino acids, proteins, fibers, antioxidant and bioactive substances, it is a popular food across the world. Chlorella has multiple properties, so much so that, as food, it is interesting from both the nutritional and therapeutic viewpoint. Protein and amino…

Introduction As a rule, hot and humid seasons record increasing cases of malaise and disorders linked to altered hydro-electrolytic balance. All population groups are at risk – more so in recent years due to worsening climate change.As a result, a significantly higher amount of fluids is transferred to the outside environment (with body weight fluctuations…

A risk for every age group and in every season of the year Water is the main constituent of our body (accounting for approximately 50-60% of the body weight of an adult) (TBW – BIA-ACC) and performs actions of fundamental importance. Indeed, it enables the transport of nutrients through cell membranes, regulates body temperature and…

Medically-unexplained symptoms (MUS) and nutrition While one can easily agree that the state of well-being affects psycho-physical health and performance, obtaining a suitable picture for assessing overall well-being is far from easy. In order to promote health recovery, one has to evaluate all types of unbalances that, though not resulting in defined clinical outcomes, lead…

Introduction Tiredness and chronic fatigue, loss of strength, cramps, fibromyalgia, arrhythmias, poor digestion and gastric emptying, alternating bowel pattern, mood disorders, irritability and “functional bipolar disorder” are some of the medically-unexplained symptoms (MUS) that our body can show when the transmission of nervous impulses is altered due to ionic concentration changes. In particular, potassium and…

Sleep is an unavoidable need of every individual, so much so that sleep deprivation alters biological rhythms. Based on several studies, it seems that it serves to restore the brain since the cortex is the only organ that can rest only during sleep. The causes of sleep disorders are varied and include: psychosocial stress, psychiatric disorders…