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Low or high? Blood pressure is serious business
14 x 9. When these two numbers appear, it's a warning sign for hypertension, the popular high blood pressure ? which is considered normal up to 12 x 8. According to the Ministry of Health, hypertension is a chronic disease that affects...
07 Feb 2025
Prebiotics can be allies of immunity
In our digestive system, there is a microscopic universe of bacteria known as the intestinal microbiota, responsible for the functioning of the immune system, absorption of nutrients, production of vitamins and control of the proliferation of bacteria harmful to the gastrointestinal tract. In this ecosystem, prebiotics...
05 Feb 2025
Good health starts in childhood
Vitamin supplementation is a common practice among adults, but did you know that vitamins strengthen children's immunity and provide benefits for their development? At birth, babies have an immature immune system and are unable to fight...
30 Jan 2025
Folic acid in pregnancy: how to supplement?
Confirmation of pregnancy brings a mix of feelings to mothers-to-be - whether they are first-time mothers or not. After the celebration, the expectation of the arrival of a new member of the family requires extra care for...
16 Jan 2025
Take care of your mobility and stay away from osteoarthritis.
The famous expression "joint pain" can be heard quite often in our daily lives, but did you know that these complaints are usually related to something bigger? That's right, this discomfort in the joints may indicate an inflammatory process...
08 Jan 2025
How is your vitamin D level?
Modern lifestyles make it more difficult to maintain adequate vitamin D levels. This is because, among other reasons, the hustle and bustle of everyday life makes it difficult to get enough sun exposure. But do you know the relationship between sun...
05 Jan 2025
Breast cancer awareness all year round
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, second only to non-melanoma skin cancer. According to Estimates 2023 ? Incidence of Cancer in Brazil, published by the National Cancer Institute (INCA), there will be 74,000...
01 Jan 2025
Unwell? Could be an indication of vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 plays a fundamental role in maintaining various functions in the human body and its presence is indispensable in a balanced diet. Also known as cobalamin, it is part of the B complex and is directly involved in the formation of...
30 Dec 2024
It's time for sun (and protection!)
With the arrival of the hottest period of the year, it's time to enjoy the longer days and the extra hours of sunshine that the weather provides. But how can you do this safely, keeping your skin beautiful and...
20 Dec 2024
Vitamin K2 in the prevention of arterial calcification
Cardiovascular health precautions are essential to ensure a long and healthy life. According to the Ministry of Health, cardiovascular diseases cause around 400,000 deaths a year, and arterial calcification is one of the aggravating factors...
13 Dec 2024