Jochum Smid
Biobased chemicus
Jochum Smid is biobased chemicus en voedingsdeskundige. Hij werkt al 10+ jaar met voedingssupplementen. Ook is hij verantwoordlijk voor de productontwikkeling bij Natuurlijk Presteren en heeft hij een fascinatie voor biohacking en longevity.
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Droogshampoo zonder parfum, alcohol en schadelijke stoffen
Steeds meer mensen letten op wat er in hun verzorgingsproducten zit. Logisch, want je hoofdhuid neemt stoffen op en droogshampoo blijft tussen het wassen door...
Is droogshampoo veilig? Dit zijn de gezondheidsrisico's
Droogshampoo is voor veel mensen niet meer weg te denken uit hun ochtendroutine.
Een paar seconden spuiten of wat poeder in het haar en het oogt weer fris, z...
Boost Testosterone? Here's How to Do It Naturally
More and more men are looking for ways to increase their testosterone levels. Average testosterone levels have been declining for years in the Western world.
A healthy testoster...
Brain Fog: What Causes It and How to Get Rid of It?
Brain fog is that feeling of being constantly tired, a bit confused and unfocused, and reacting too slowly to what's happening around you. It's as if your head is full of cotton wool. H...
Oxytocin is the cuddle hormone that creates connection (Complete Guide)
Oxytocin is one of those chemicals you often read about. It makes you happy and content, and when you cuddle, its production increases. But there's much more you should know about this ...
Meditation: 12 Scientifically Proven Benefits at a Glance
The benefits of meditation are now well known to many: it's the method for lowering stress levels and distancing yourself from thoughts and emotions. It helps you feel more grounded and...
Lucid Dreaming: What Are the Benefits and Can You Induce Them?
Lucid dreams are dreams you can control yourself. Traditionally, dreams have a magical meaning. Lucid dreams make that phenomenon even more intense.
In this article, we'll delve deepe...
Healthy Aging: 9 Lessons from the World's Oldest Communities
Everyone wants to grow old healthily! But what can you do to truly grow old healthily?
To determine what you need to do to stay healthy for as long as possible, we'll look at the world's...
How does autophagy work and what are its benefits?
Autophagy is a process by which the body performs a major cleanse. This process is essential for cell renewal and the smooth running of all systems. Research shows that autophagy can he...
What is Ghee and What are its Benefits?
Most people have heard of ghee, but what exactly is it? It's a type of butter, but it has many more benefits than regular butter. It's healthier, versatile, and has a high burning poin...
Oxalates in Food: Dangerous or Healthy?
Vegetables, while healthy, can also contain antinutrients like oxalates. Unfortunately, these are less healthy. They inhibit mineral absorption and can negatively impact your health.
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What is fonio and what are its benefits?
Are you familiar with fonio, a small grain native to Africa with many health benefits? It's not yet widely known in the Netherlands, but its popularity is growing rapidly. Fonio is simi...
Grass-Fed Meat: What Exactly Is It and What Are the Benefits?
Grass-fed meat (also called grass-fed meat) is becoming increasingly popular , both among consumers seeking a healthier lifestyle and those concerned about the environment and ani...
Bone Broth: What Is It and What Are the Benefits?
Bone broth is a super healthy broth made from animal bones and joints. It has gained enormous popularity in recent years due to its many health benefits and high-quality nutrients...
12 healthy carbohydrate-rich foods in a row!
Carbohydrate-rich foods have an unhealthy image. This is because all the different types of carbohydrates are often lumped together under the label "unhealthy." But foods rich in carboh...
Why combine Magnesium Bisglycinate with Magnesium Citrate?
We recently received a good question from one of our customers. She was examining the packaging of our magnesium
supplement carefully and wondered why we combine Magnesium Bisglycinat...
What is Nopal and what are its benefits?
Nopal or Opuntia are names for foods and supplements made from the Opuntia Ficus Indica cactus . This cactus species grows in countries such as Mexico and Tunisia, and its leaves ...
KSM-66 Ashwagandha: What Is It and What Are Its Benefits?
KSM-66 ashwagandha is the best-known, best-practice, and most-researched ashwagandha extract in the world. But what makes this extract so special, and what are its benefits?
In this a...
Propolis: What exactly is it and what are its benefits?
Propolis has been used for thousands of years in traditional Ayurveda and is becoming increasingly popular. The world of natural health products and supplements can be overwhelming, wit...
Vitamin D: What is it and how do you recognize a deficiency?
Vitamin D is an important, well-known vitamin (hormone) that many people are deficient in. In this article, you'll learn about the benefits of vitamin D, how to recognize a deficiency, ...
L-Theanine Omega-3: What Is It and What Does It Do?
L-theanine and omega-3 are two powerful supplements often combined for their synergistic effect. Together, they can work even better:
The omega-3 fatty acid DHA is good for your brain...
Fatigue during menopause? Here's what you can do to boost your energy.
It is estimated that almost half of women in menopause experience fatigue. In postmenopause, that figure rises to 85%!(1)
If you experience fatigue during (or after) menopause, it may...
