Author: Marianne Palm

To læger går køkken-retro

At fermentere sine frugter og grøntsager er en oldgammel metode, som nu har fået sin renæssance. Og det er der rigtig mange gode grunde til, især når vi kigger ned i vores lange tarme og konstaterer, at de kunne have det bedre. Meget bedre ….

Når gær og urter arbejder sammen

Gær er en encellet organisme, som er skabt af en hel flok biologiske processer. Hver enkelt celle er således en organisme i sig selv og har derfor brug for næringsstoffer til at holde sig velfungerende – nøjagtig som andre organismer. 

Fra rødkål til rødcool på 14 dage

Traditionelt koger vi rødkål, til der ikke er meget tilbage af vitaminer og andet godt, og så tilsætter vi eddike og sukker. Intet af det er særlig gavnligt for din sundhed. Oven i købet gør eddiken livet surt for julerødvinen.

Q10 studie fra Institute of Cosmetics i Slovenien

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a natural constituent of foods and is also often used in both functional foods and supplements. In addition, it is a common ingredient of cosmetics where it is believed to reduce the signs of skin ageing. However, the existing data about the effect of dietary intake of CoQ10 on skin parameters and condition are scarce. To gain an insight into this issue, we conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled experiment with 33 healthy subjects. Our objective was to investigate the effects of 12 weeks of daily supplementation with 50 and 150 mg of CoQ10 on skin parameters and condition. Study was conducted with a water-soluble form of CoQ10 with superior bioavailability (Q10Vital® ). While the results of some previous in vitro studies showed possible protection in UVB response, we did not observe significant changes in the minimal erythema dose (MED). On the other hand, the intake of CoQ10 limited seasonal deterioration of viscoelasticity and reduced some visible signs of ageing. We determined significantly reduced wrinkles and microrelief lines, and improved skin smoothness. Supplementation with CoQ10 did not significantly affect skin hydration and dermis thickness. © 2016 BioFactors, 2016.