Psychobiotics and mental health

by Camilo | Dec 6, 2019 | Investigation

We have spoken on many occasions about probiotics and prebiotics. On this occasion we want to talk about “psychobiotics”, a term introduced in 2013 by Ted Dinan, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Cork (Ireland), and that we can define as: bacteria that when...

Methods to determine the freshness of an egg.

by Camilo | Sep 30, 2019 | Investigation

For the determination of the freshness and the degree of aging of the egg there are several types of methods that in turn can be classified into two subtypes depending on whether or not they affect the integrity of the egg (1). We can divide the methods in two: 1-...

Higher fluoride levels during pregnancy may be linked with lower IQ scores in kids: study

by Camilo | Aug 26, 2019 | Investigation, Research

Children whose mothers were exposed to higher levels of fluoride in their tap water during pregnancy scored lower on IQ tests than those with mothers who had less exposure while pregnant, according to a new study. In an effort to determine whether fluoride should be...

WHICH IS THE BEST SALT?

by Camilo | Apr 3, 2019 | Alkaline water benefits, Investigation

The alkaline diet has a great ally to help us alkalize our tissues and although for many it may seem strange, natural salt is one of the best remedies we have in “the alkaline diet” and in an “anticancer diet”. Of course, you have to...

Turmeric and its benefits

by Camilo | Feb 6, 2019 | Alkaline water benefits, Investigation

Curcuma Longa is a plant of the same family as ginger, native to southwestern India. It is famous for its orange rhizome, from which the precious spice known as Turmeric is extracted. It is famous for its aroma and the intense yellow color it brings to the dishes, but...

Chia seeds and their benefits

by Camilo | Dec 26, 2018 | Investigation

Origin Chia seeds are native to Mexico, and the Mayan and Aztec cultures consumed them as a very energetic superfood and also have nutritional benefits, as they are one of the foods richest in omega 3 fatty acids, one of the vegetable sources with more omega 3 without...