Dr. José Alegre, a specialist in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and tiredness, who directs the CFS treatment unit at the Vall d’Hebrón Hospital in Barcelona, tells us about fatigue, its origin, the importance of rest, among many other things. Why do we get tired? Physiological fatigue is a symptom so that we understand that we have […]
What does poor digestion have to do with the immune system?
For some time now, the immune system has become one of the most popular topics. What is the immune system, how to strengthen it, what kind of diet should we follow to keep our defenses strong and active, are just some of the questions raised by everybody. There is a clear and direct relationship between […]
How to strengthen the immune system
Lately there has been a lot of talk about the immune system, what it is, what exactly is its function, how to strengthen it, etc. The truth is that our immune system is something that, for years, we had not paid enough attention to, but as a result of the already well-known global pandemic, we […]
Who is behind Vitae? Luisa Varela
Behind the scenes: Luisa Varela, our technical and R&D manager. A strong, confident and empowered woman. Her laughter and her positivity are capable of everything and the sweetest, most sensitive and empathic part of her makes it a real pleasure to work with her. Favourite color Blue, in all its range, I love it to decorate, […]
Why can yeast beta-glucans help your immune system?
The immune system of our body is the army that protects us against any attack. Antibodies are the proteins that our body generates to protect us and keep our defences in good condition for a prolonged period of time. Finally, there is a more primitive but equally effective immune system, the so-called innate immune system. […]
The importance of omegas
For some time now, a lot has been said about the properties of omegas in different areas of our body: brain, heart, skin, etc. We have spoken with Arnau Vilas, member of the technical department of Vitae, researcher of agri-food technology, PhD in food science and specialist in sea buckthorn about the importance of omegas and how to introduce […]