Nutrients
Explore our nutrients guides, find your starting point and follow the ingredients, products and questions that interest you.
6 articles.
Spirulina and chlorella: what is the difference?
A 2 g serving of a 65% protein powder holds about 1.3 g of protein. Then: a cyanobacterium versus a green alga, the evidence, safety and EU status.
Omega-3: EPA, DHA, fish and algae
Two bottles, two front labels, no answer. How to read EPA and DHA, what fish, krill and algae oils differ in, and what trials show outcome by outcome.
Astaxanthin: what the research shows and what it doesn't
The red algae carotenoid, outcome by outcome: skin, exercise, eyes, cognition and markers, with doses, funding, EU limits and how to read a label.
Vitamin D in the Netherlands and Europe: Who Is Advised to Supplement and What the Numbers Mean
Dutch and EU vitamin D advice by group, EFSA's upper limit, D2 vs D3, and what blood-test levels mean according to named guidelines.
Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics: what each term means
Probiotic, prebiotic, postbiotic and fermented food explained: the consensus definitions, where evidence exists, how to read a pack and who should ask first.
Magnesium forms: what's actually different?
One capsule: 893 mg of compound, 125 mg of magnesium. How forms differ in magnesium per gram, absorption and gut effects, and what labels only imply.
Nutrients FAQ
What does nutrients mean in this blog?
Explore our nutrients guides, find your starting point and follow the ingredients, products and questions that interest you.
Are nutrients articles beginner-friendly?
Yes. We include practical explainers and balanced context so beginners can understand the basics before exploring deeper guides.
Does this content replace professional advice?
No. The content is informational only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.