The Green Journal

Welcome to the space where we share knowledge, inspiration, and stories from the world of natural health. Discover articles on wellness, sustainability, and the science behind our supplements, written to guide and empower you on your journey.

Amino Acids – Fit and Feeling Good!

Amino Acids – Fit and Feeling Good!

Amino acids are involved in almost all metabolic processes. As the building blocks of muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, and hair, they play a key role in our physical well-being. They also play a key role in our immune system, enzymes,...

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Our Lab Analyses – Why, What and How?

Our Lab Analyses – Why, What and How?

Dietary supplements are products containing nutrients such as vitamins or minerals that are intended to contribute to the supply of human metabolism. They are therefore products that contain substances from our diet in concentrated form. In short, dietary supplements are...

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Know-How – The Nutrients Our Brain Needs

Know-How – The Nutrients Our Brain Needs

On average, approximately 20% of our energy goes to our brain. Considering it only accounts for about 2% of our body weight, that's a considerable amount. There's a reason for this: the brain is one of our most important organs,...

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Beautiful like Venus – Nutrients that Nurture Us from Within

Beautiful like Venus – Nutrients that Nurture Us from Within

Venus was the Roman goddess of love, erotic desire, and beauty. She was considered the most beautiful and seductive goddess by the Romans, who built numerous temples and monuments in her honor. Venus is something of an ancient "beauty icon."...

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Magnesium and Potassium – Why Do We Need Them?

Magnesium and Potassium – Why Do We Need Them?

Vital minerals Potassium and magnesium are vital minerals with important functions for a variety of bodily processes. Among other things, they regulate the excitability of cells and ensure their electrical stability, the so-called membrane resting potential. They also play a...

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Quercetin - A Versatile Plant Pigment

Quercetin - A Versatile Plant Pigment

Quercetin belongs to the group of polyphenol flavonoids - these are secondary plant substances that are responsible for different color formations in plants. People who are active in sports and those who are plagued by allergies can especially benefit from quercetin.

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Astaxanthin – the Red Antioxidant from the Sea

Astaxanthin – the Red Antioxidant from the Sea

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid, more specifically a xanthophyll, and therefore belongs to the group of fat-soluble pigments. It is formed in the sea algae Haematococcus pluvialis, among others. Animals, such as salmon or flamingos, get their colour thanks to consuming this alga. As for its effect on humans, in the right dose it thankfully does not have a colour impact, but it does have a number of benefits.

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Breastfeeding Good for Mother and Child

Breastfeeding Good for Mother and Child

Breast milk provides the best nutrition for new-borns; it is easily digestible, rich in nutrients, and therefore perfect for babies needs. Alongside these nutritional aspects, there are several other benefits, which can also be beneficial for the mother. But what makes breast milk so unique and important for children? 

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PCOS – More than just Mood Swings

PCOS – More than just Mood Swings

Polycystic ovary syndrome is an illness, which occurs mainly in young women of childbearing age and can lead to disturbances in hormone metabolism. It often starts during puberty, but the first symptoms often appear between 20 and 30 – before this it often goes unnoticed, and therefore untreated. What exactly is PCOs, and what are the possible treatments?  

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Why they are good for you

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Why they are good for you

Omega-3 fatty acids belong to the group of essential unsaturated fatty acids. They must be consumed via our diet because our body can’t produce them itself. Read on to find out why they are important and how to adequately meet the daily need.

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Deficiency or no deficiency? Determine vitamin levels with home nutrient tests

Deficiency or no deficiency? Determine vitamin levels with home nutrient tests

Increased stress, one-sided or unbalanced diet, metabolic diseases: these are all possible reasons for a nutrient deficiency that can lead to serious long-term health problems. A vitamin or mineral deficiency is often accompanied by a variety of symptoms, although these do not differ greatly from one nutrient to another.

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Tips for maintaining a regular bowel movement

Tips for maintaining a regular bowel movement

Hippocrates already understood that “all disease begins in the gut.” Unfortunately, overlooking the health of our gastrointestinal tract is a common phenomenon – so are digestive issues like constipation. Read on to find out how to help ease these issues.

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