PiLeJe Laboratoire - Microbiota, Micronutrition, Nutrition, Phytotherapy

Vitamin D is different from every other vitamin: it is the only one that can be synthesised by the human body, and more specifically by the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. It acts on our health in many different ways, with notable effects on bone density and on the immune system

Exposure to a pathogen does not automatically result in an infection; however, the conditions and lifestyle choices associated with the winter are conducive to the development of pathologies that often affect the ENT and digestive systems. 

Our immune system is constantly protecting us from viruses, bacteria, fungi and other pathogens. Different events can weaken this system, increasing our exposure to illness. Pertinent and natural solutions exist for boosting our immune system, such as vitamin C, D, zinc and probiotics…

A large proportion of the ENT and chest infections encountered in general practice are caused by a virus. One interesting way to prevent or treat this type of infection is to use certain plants; an example of which is cypress which exhibits antiviral activity. This property was…

The effectiveness of a probiotic does not depend only on the strain or the dosage. Other criteria must be taken into account when making the right choice.

Daily life is increasingly stressful. Medicinal or “adaptogenic” plants can be used to help the body adapt to stress and to protect us against its negative effects. One example is rhodiala.