As we wrote in our previous blog, there are many factors that affect the functioning of thyroid gland, ranging from seasonal changes to diet and medication. Thanks to new insights we have to add one major factor to the list: the intestinal flora. Continue reading →

Should one regularly check one’s stools? The answer is "yes" because it is a simple and effective way for checking one’s health. The physical appearance of your stool can tell you a lot. That's not surprising since the digestive system is integral to the proper functioning of your body. Continue reading →

When microorganisms form colonies, biofilms arise. The latter are sticky and slimy structures made of polysaccharides (sugar polymers) and form a shielded environment for wanted and unwanted microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. When a microbiome is out of balance, an undesirable type of biofilm will result. Continue reading →

Until recently we knew very little about the action of enzymes. They speed up chemical reactions in cells to unprecedented speeds, as has long been known, but how they did it long remained a mystery. Not too long ago scientists discovered that they use an ingenious trick. Continue reading →

Ergomax is evolving; not only in size but also in what we stand for and what we believe in. Our former logo and slogan no longer reflected the latter. After much thought, sketching and working with designers we came up with a new draft late last year. Continue reading →

The brain is like a garden The familiar term intestinal flora would suggest there is merit in extending it in comparing the brain with a garden. In this "garden" you have growing not plants but synaptic connections between neurons. These are the highways used by neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. Continue reading →

The intestinal flora is a control center for various interlocking biological systems including the immune system, metabolism and neurobiology. This ecosystem’s health is integral to the healthy functioning of the host. Ecologically, in other words, we are part human part microbial soup. Continue reading →

Recently scientists discovered that the capacity (computing power) of our brain is many times greater than previously thought. This may seem just a fun fact, but neuroscientists were really taking notes. The discovery gave an immediate answer to the question: how can our brain be as energy-efficient as we know it is? Continue reading →

At Ergomax now you can collect discount points! By writing reviews about our products, you decide how much discount you get. The more reviews you write, the more discount you will receive. Continue reading →

Almost everyone has heard of amino acids. But what is an amino acid exactly? And what do amino acids have to do with our health and the proper functioning of our body? Below you can read everything you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask, about these building blocks of our body. Continue reading →