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Wellness & bowel disorders

giovedì, 26 Giugno 2014 by Dupitalia

The gastrointestinal tract is populated by a complex ecosystem of microorganisms, commonly referred to as “intestinal flora”. Intestinal flora begins to develop from the early days of life, when the bacteria reach the maximum concentration after about two years to reach a settlement more stable that lasts for a lifetime. The bacterial flora includes about

Published in Intestine and surroundings

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The right supplementation for athletes

giovedì, 26 Giugno 2014 by Dupitalia

It is known that physical activity leads to an increase in energy expenditure accompanied by increased sweat production through which our body dissipates the heat that develops during muscle contraction. In fact, the losses of liquid should be replenished adequately especially in case of prolonged effort and in the summer periods characterized by high temperatures.

Published in World of Athlets

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Vitamin D: how importanti is it?

lunedì, 09 Giugno 2014 by Dupitalia

The interest in vitamin D and its functions has increased greatly in recent years; today many evidences justifies the importance of taking the appropriate amounts of this vitamin for bone health, in all stages of life 1: • during fetal development for the correct growth of the tissues; • from the early days of the

Published in Vitamins and minerals

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Zinc as a nutraceutical

lunedì, 09 Giugno 2014 by Dupitalia

A very recent study has demonstrated for the first time that a diet low in zinc can make the intestines more sensitive to inflammation1. The study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry showed that even a modest deficiency of this micronutrient makes the intestine more fragile against inflammation, while supplementation improves intestinal barrier function.