Antibiotics can save lives and can be a powerful weapon against bacterial infections when used responsible. Antibiotics specifically attack groups of bacteria with certain properties. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are the ones that kill the most bacteria. Unfortunately, antibiotics are not only…
Vitamin D Can Shield Us from Hospital Infection
It is tragic that people who have to be treated in hospital due to a disease are also particularly susceptible to the pathogens circulating there. For example, at least 250 patients in Austria alone are infected daily with hospital germs…
8 Tips for Optimal Supplementation
The market for micronutrient preparations or dietary supplements is huge. Numerous companies advertise their products in drugstores, pharmacies, or online shops. On the one hand, customers can buy almost any conceivable supplement. On the other hand, there are numerous inferior…
In Focus: Potassium
Where is potassium found? Potassium is mainly found in unprocessed foods. In order to meet daily needs, the focus is on plant foods in particular. Vegetables and fruit, but also whole grains, nuts, potatoes and pulses are essential sources of…
Increased Intestinal Bacteria Leads to Better Health
Persons with a low bacterial diversity in the intestine are often obese and bear an increased risk for the development of obesity-associated concomitant diseases, according to French study. A further study showed that a low bacterial diversity in the stool…
Improved Bladder Health with Cranberries
Some women have had the experience of burning pain during urination, an indicator of a urinary tract infection or cystitis. Often, this is caused by the presence of bacteria in the bladder. However, a small, red fruit – the American…
