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Kollagen
Aha! Collagen is an important component of the body. The structural protein is responsible for the elasticity and strength of skin, bones, tendons and cartilage tissue. Laboratory medicine knows 3 collagen types I/II/III - in the serious nutritional supplement industry this classification is irrelevant. We explain why.
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Bioverfügbarkeit? Bioaktivität? Ich versteh nur Bio-Bahnhof!
When we deal with nutrition and food, we inevitably come across specific (technical) terms again and again. Although we are already familiar with some of them, we often lack the deeper knowledge to be able to make a judgment. And sometimes the terminology alone leaves a big question mark. Today I'll give you a quick, easy-to-digest explanation of bioactivity and bioavailability and why they're not the same thing.
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Cradle-to-Cradle oder weil «möglichst wenig umweltschädliche» Verpackungen nicht gut genug sind
Aha! SIMPLE FACTS By law, food must be safely packaged. But this still too often generates huge amounts of waste, even with recyclable packaging made from recycled raw materials such as cardboard, albeit less. Why this is the case and why, thanks to Cradle to Cradle, our cardboard packaging is 100% recyclable, with no waste whatsoever.
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Laktoseintoleranz: Warum Sie unsere Shakes trotz Molke-Proteine bestens vertragen?
Aha! SIMPLE FACTS Proteins are essential for us humans. Athletes and physically active people in particular have an increased need for regeneration or muscle building. Our multi-protein shakes, for example, can help here. You can find out here why these are compatible with people with lactose intolerance despite the milk and whey protein isolates.
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Stopp Plastikabfall! Umweltschonende Verpackungen – jedes Detail zählt
Aha! SIMPLE FACTS According to the OECD report, 22 million tons of plastic waste end up in nature every year, and the value could double by 2060 - if nothing happens. Sustainable food packaging is needed – the challenges are diverse. We at BE THE CHANGE have mastered it and are making a statement with our new, sustainable “Zero Waste” packaging.
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