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Treating a urinary tract infection or cystitis

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common female urogenital infection.  It is estimated that 1 in 2 women will have at least one UTI at some point in her life Recurrence is common, with 20 % of…

Are you low in magnesium?

Magnesium is an essential mineral: it contributes to the functioning of more than 300 enzymes involved in energy generation reactions, particularly in the muscles.
Despite its importance, an extensive French…

Taking antibiotics increases a child’s allergy risk

Runny nose, cough, high temperature, sore throat... common ailments that make a parent’s life more difficult ! After seeing a doctor, many parents then call in at a pharmacy to pick up a prescription for what…

Rhodiola

The plant for resistance and adaptation

Rhodiola rosea L.

Part used: roots

Valerian

Plant for anxiety or stress

Valeriana officinalis L.

Part used: roots

Omega-3, -6 and -9: fatty acids needed by the body

Fatty acids, found mainly in fats, are all needed for cells to function properly. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) such as omega-3 and omega-6 are termed essential.

The skin microbiota

The skin microbiota is the community of micro-organisms which live on the skin.

 

History

The PiLeJe laboratory pioneered the study of probiotics, and for many years has performed and published multiple experimental studies of probiotic strains, including their resistance to different physical and…

Selecting probiotic strains: the HMQ charter

PiLeJe demands certain standards when choosing probiotic strains. It has defined a good-practice quality charter for selecting bacterial strains that is specific to the laboratory and guarantees the quality of…

The key roles of micronutrients