In recent months we have only heard about “gluten free” (“gluten free” or “no gluten”), so much so that we are talking about a fad. Adopting a gluten-free diet would lose weight, gain energy and improve digestion. For those who are truly gluten intolerant (celiac patients), this trend is an aberration, even a lack of…
Today no one can deny knowing that eating fruits and vegetables is important for our health. Yet a great many people do not or too little of it. Why is it important to have enough fruit and vegetables? First of all, fruits and vegetables provide us with vitamins and minerals that are essential for health:…
BCAAs are amino acids very popular with athletes and in particular bodybuilding and endurance sports enthusiasts. As our body is unable to synthesize them, their intake through food or in the form of food supplements is necessary. What are the benefits that can be expected from taking BCAAs during training or recovery? Here is the…
The consumption of protein is essential in the diet of an athlete. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, a bodybuilding enthusiast or concerned about your nutrition, you have surely heard of whey protein powder. Indispensable, it is the food supplement most popular with athletes. At Nutripure we offer two kinds of whey: organic…
Having tendonitis is a common problem when playing strength sport. In truth, the term “tendonitis” is misleading although it is the most frequently used term; it is better to speak of tendinopathy, because the term “tendonitis” suggests that it is inflammation, which it is not. It is a wear and tear of tendon structures such…
Magnesium is a mineral salt involved in over 300 reactions in the body, so its presence is essential. When you eat a healthy, varied and rich diet, you don’t necessarily think you need to supplement yourself with magnesium. Indeed, magnesium is naturally found in many foods (bananas, chocolate, oilseeds, etc.). However, external factors can increase…
Today, the pace of life and the social pressure that today’s society imposes on us, favors the collapse of our adaptive capacities of the organism. As a result, the body can no longer keep up with what is called: chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or encephalomyelitis). We will discuss here how to spot a state of…
Magnesium is a mineral salt essential for the proper functioning of the body. It is involved in many cellular processes to keep us healthy. Therefore, a magnesium deficiency can cause several symptoms and clearly decrease your quality of life. Fortunately, this mineral is available in many of the foods that we consume and it is…
When we talk about vitamins, we tend to think of vitamins B or C, but rarely vitamin D, especially its bioavailable form: vitamin D3. It is difficult to keep in mind the different vitamins and their respective health benefits. Little reminder: Among all these vitamins, vitamin D3 is essential for the body. But vitamin K…
Have you ever observed how your mind can influence your performance? What if negative thoughts were just the result of the physical appearance of your pain on your face during exertion? And yes, it seems that grimaces play a role and influence your resistance to effort and create muscle tension … The influence of grimaces…
