Nutrition Myths

Eggs contain high‑quality protein, fats, vitamins and cholesterol. Find out whether they increase blood cholesterol and how many eggs per day are recommended to eat.

Find out what free radicals are, when they are harmful and how to support the body's antioxidant protection through exercise, diet, sleep and recovery.

Theine and caffeine are chemically the same substance. Find out why tea has a different effect than coffee and how the dose, L‑theanine and preparation influence energy.

Marketing claims on packaging are often misleading. Find out what “high protein”, “light, and “zero” really mean, how to read labels, compare products and choose based on actual nutritional value.

You've heard about intermittent fasting, but what about water fasting? This article explains its possible benefits, potential risks and what scientific research says about it.

Are tinned meats really of poor quality? Find out how to recognise good quality, what to look for in the ingredients and when it might make sense to have some at home.

How can you tell if a protein is truly “high‑quality”? In this article, we explain how protein quality is measured (BV, AAS, PDCAAS and DIAAS), why the content of EAAs and leucine as well as digestibility are important and how to smartly combine plant sources in practice for better protein synthesis.

Myths vs. facts about protein: when a food supplement is useful, what dosage makes sense and what to watch out for when choosing.