Wellness
General wellness and lifestyle
6 articles.
Buying in the Netherlands and EU: check the product and the country
There is no single EU legal status for smartshop products. Five questions to check any product, plus dated Dutch and EU notes on truffles, kratom and more.
Longevity: mechanisms versus human outcomes
A longevity supplement label describes a mechanism, not an outcome. How to read the hallmarks of ageing, what human trials show, and the safety basics.
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.
Supplements, herbs and medication: how to check a combination
Why 'natural' is not a safety category, the main ways interactions happen, sourced examples, a note on kratom, and what to bring to a pharmacist.
How to read a supplement label (and a lab certificate)
Portion first, then the nutrient amount, then the claims. Worked label examples, EU and Dutch label rules, and how to read a certificate of analysis.
How to evaluate supplements: an evidence-led guide
A reusable checklist for judging any supplement: need, evidence, product quality, EU and Dutch rules, safety with medicines and a decision record.
Wellness FAQ
What does wellness mean in this blog?
General wellness and lifestyle
Are wellness 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.