Dr. Truls Marius Aarra is a specialist in plant-based biochemistry with a focus on how plant-derived food molecules interact with the human gut. During his Master’s studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Bergen in 2003, he concentrated on the mechanisms by which these plant molecules bind in the digestive tract, trigger immune responses, and promote various health benefits.
With 24 years of professional experience, Dr. Aarra brings deep expertise to the scientific and quality control board, particularly in the rigorous study of the biochemical interactions between plant compounds, the gut, and the immune system. His work emphasizes the important role of bioactive phytochemicals in modulating human health through their interactions in the gut environment, which can influence immune function and overall well-being.
In summary, Dr. Aarra’s specialty lies at the intersection of plant biochemistry, gut health, and immunology, making him a leading expert on how nutritional plant molecules support immune responses and health maintenance through biochemical pathways in the body.
Sleep is often treated like an afterthought, squeezed between work, Netflix, and late-night scrolling. But the body needs sleep to repair, reset, and actually function. Everything runs better with real rest, from immune response to focus and mood.
Sleep is crucial for optimal health and vitality. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, however, one in three adults regularly lack enough sleep.
Selenium is a trace element which is naturally present in the earth, it is found in certain foods, but also to a small extent in water.
Zinc plays an important role in a strong immune system and in energy production. It is also involved in the formation of thyroid and sex hormones, promotes muscle building, wound healing and prevents hair loss.
You can measure your vitamin D levels by using a blood test to determine if you have enough vitamin D in your body. In fact, not the active form of vitamin D is measured, but the concentration of 25(OH)D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) in the blood.
Different organizations recommend varying doses of vitamin D. For example, in cases where vitamin D formation through sunlight is deficient, the DGE currently recommends a dose of 400 IU for infants up to 1 year of age and 800 IU for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and pregnant and nursing women.
For many men, potency, as an expression of their masculinity, plays a crucial role in life. But potency is not just about masculinity, because in the medical sense it is a collective term for sexual abilities, regardless of gender.
MSM stands for methylsulfonylmethane, a sulfur-containing compound that occurs naturally in the bodies of humans and many animals. It is also absorbed through food and enters the bloodstream from the intestines.
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