Garlic Garlic, as a medicinal ingredient, has been practically forgotten by society. The reasons can be wide, from its connection with superstition and folklore medicine (ancient civilizations believed that demons caused diseases and to get rid of them ate garlic) to social problems it can cause due to its strong smell. It is also possible […]

There is a direct relation between the digestive system and our defence system, resulting in the fact that our intestinal flora establishes our first line of defences. Bacteria in general, and those of the macro biota in particular, present on their surface polysaccharides and proteins that act as antigens and stimulate both innate and acquired […]

We are increasingly aware of the importance of the interaction of food with our body, how it influences our mood, hormones, digestive health and as a consequence our immune system (conscious nutrition). In short, we must have an overall understanding of our body and mind, and how they are interrelated with each other. In Vitae […]

As we have said on some occasions, fatty acids are very important to keep our body in good condition. We talked with Dr. Helena Rutllant about those basic things we should know concerning fatty acids. What are fatty acids and what benefits do they have for our body? We could say that they are an […]

With temperature changes and the cold weather coming in, our defences may be weakened. Much has been said about ingredients that have the virtue of giving our immune system vigor and strength. One of these ingredients, yeast beta-glucans, is perhaps less known but has incredible power and efficiency when it comes to strengthening our defences. […]

We have heard a lot about fatty acids. They play a super important role in cognitive development since the brain is the organ with more fat, therefore, it must be fed. Arnau Vilas, Vitae technician and researcher of agri-food technology, answers five elementary questions to understand in depth what fatty acids are and how they can […]