dietary supplements

We consist of bacteria—for 90% We have many different types of micro-organisms in our intestines. Some stay permanently while others are just passing through. Diet, but also the complex interplay between genes, biological, physical, psychological, social and environmental factors, determine the composition of the intestinal flora. The latter is therefore continuously changing although at any one time, the composition of the intestinal flora is as personal as a fingerprint! Continue reading →

At Ergomax we are 100% sure of the quality and origin of OptiPEA®. We do not rely strictly on assurances from the manufacturer. We do trust actual certificates awarded by government agencies. To reflect this, as the only provider in the Netherlands, we offer a money-back guarantee on our palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) capsules. Continue reading →

At Ergomax we are 100% sure of the quality and effectiveness of OptiPEA®. As the only provider in the Netherlands, we are offering a money-back guarantee on our palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) capsules. Continue reading →

Finally available: a proper alternative to Normast. Continue reading →

All active ingredients present in food supplements are interesting and have their specific use. At rare times, the value of some supplement is underestimated even by researchers. If you happen to be familiar with the research on Agmatine, then you may agree that the latter is such a supplement. In fact, Agmatine sulfate is one of those special substances that many may not have heard of. Continue reading →

The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids In our previous blogpost we explained how slowly researchers came to the realization that omega-3 fats play a vital role in our body. Below we explain why we are no fans of omega-3 fish oil products, and, therefore, do not sell them. Our advice here is to get the most out of eating fish or shellfish. Should this cause problems, krill oil is your best bet. Continue reading →

The love-hate relationship with omega-3 fatty acids That fish-borne omega-3 fatty acids are important has been well-known. However, this has not always been the case. For her book The Queen of Fats science writer Susan Allport dived in the history of the love-hate relationship we developed with omega-3 fatty acids. Continue reading →

Cannabis oil raises questions for many consumers. What is it used for? What does it do? What is the ideal dosage? It is difficult to give an unequivocal answer to these questions. Everybody reacts differently to the "cannabinoids" that are the oil’s active substances. Fact is that these substances have an influence on all of our body functions. To explain their precise modes of operation, we need to briefly look at the physiology of the body. Continue reading →

Eating natural, unprocessed products and taking supplements are good first steps on the road to optimum health. But sometimes supplementation is not enough to bring about substantive or permanent changes. Continue reading →

Vitamin D3 is embraced globally. But do you need it? The world is in the grip of vitamin D3. Doctors, patients and the health media have strongly embraced it as a supplement. Over the years this has led to an over-response in the use of Vitamin D3: sometimes taking the form of fairytale claims, and, now and then, of exorbitant dosages. Continue reading →