Tiredness, reduced performance, irritability – we quickly feel the consequences of not getting enough sleep. But what we don’t usually notice so quickly is that we are gradually weakening our defences as well. Here we explain what this means for your health. Often, the day is simply too short to fit in everything we want to do besides working or looking after our family and household. To somehow reconcile everything, many adopt a similar solution: They extend the evening. We start going to bed later than we actually should. Does this sound familiar? Do you ever deprive yourself of sleep in ..read more

As the vegetarian community grows, vitamin B12 – a vitamin primarily found in meat – is increasingly gaining attention. We are told that it is vital for health, and that the consequences of insufficient B12 intake are harmful for both body and mind. But is that really the case? Below are three frequently asked questions and answers about vitamin B12. We explain why a sufficient intake of vitamin B12 is important for energy and vitality. The three most frequently asked questions about B12 B12 is actually a group of vitamins known as cobalamins. The metabolic and general health functions ..read more

With the end of the travel restrictions, the desire to travel has returned among the Swiss. Zurich Airport again reported record numbers over the Whitsun weekend. The most popular cities for an inspiring weekend trip are Berlin, London, Barcelona, or Paris. Those who also plan to explore the hotspots of Europe for a weekend would do well to keep their luggage to a minimum. That means: travel only with hand luggage and explore the new lightness of little ballast. Apart from our passport or ID, our favourite jewellery, sunglasses, and a sunscreen with an extra-high sun protection factor of 50 ..read more

Dark chocolate – also called bitter chocolate – has a high cocoa content. It enjoys a fine reputation among nutritionists, who say it is good for the heart and circulation. But is there any truth behind the claims? Chocolate comes in all shapes, sizes and levels of sweetness. But not all varieties are equally healthy. As a general rule, the less sugar it contains, the healthier it is. This article is about a particular type of chocolate, namely dark chocolate, which has a cocoa content ranging from at least 70% up to 85%. Connoisseurs say it is the most authentic variety of chocolate, a ..read more

At Innutri, we place a high priority on working with the best possible business partners. Together, we work on achieving our mission. Please tell us about your motives and background for collaborating with Innutri, Ms. Ilaria Zanellato. As a creative, self-employed illustrator, working with purpose and passion is a high priority. Why? As a creative, self-employed illustrator, my purpose and passion are at the core of what I live for. My work is the sum of these two principles or priorities. With my sense of passion, I strive to meet the demands and goals of my clients. Passion is everythi ..read more

Many people suffer. They suffer for various reasons. I also suffered. My body was in constant pain, which made life more difficult. And there was the one day, when it was enough. I had to do something about it. A book about habits by Charles Duhigg [1] showed me the way forward. I learned that if I want to change something I have to do it in a repeated way – creating a (new) habit. Indeed, whatever activities we do, it is only through repetition that we can change. The question now is what habit(s) I want / should create to improve my overall situation regarding body pain. After reading ..read more

“I have a dream,” said Martin Luther King. Like Martin Luther, I also have a dream – of finding a gummy supplier that understands my business needs. Oh, there are enough manufacturers that can fill an order, but I’m looking for more than that. What’s important for me is a company that works with high-quality, vegan ingredients, and offers wraparound services and customisation, all in respecting the environment. Quite a tall order – is there such a gummy manufacturer? First, let’s have a look at why there is all this demand for gummies. The gummy food supplement market A taste for ..read more

Sugar, oh no. Please, don't! Or just a little. There is a lot of debate, discussion, and philosophizing about sugar. But one thing is certain. Sugar is a useful substance for our physical well-being. What is sugar? Another name for sugar is sucrose, which we know as cubed or granulated sugar. Monosaccharides, such as B glucose or disaccharides, and cube sugar (sucrose) are defined as sugar from a food-regulation point of view. But how is sugar produced in the first place? How is sugar made? Sugar is mainly extracted from sugar beet. The process of making sugar includes these steps ..read more

ALUMNI OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY 2021: DR. ADRIAN KRAHN TO THE PERSON: Dr. Adrian Krahn Entrepreneur / CEO Innutri AG After completing his studies at the University of St. Gallen and a doctoral degree at the University of Fribourg, Adrian’s professional career included the Roche Group, management consultancy for A.T. Kearney and for the industrial company- Rieter, and now to being self-employed. As an entrepreneur, Adrian is involved in the companies Innutri AG and Acsana ,AG (innovative dietary supplements). Both companies focus on converting a wide range of ingredients into products t ..read more

With Swiss Innutri Technology Innutri has developed a groundbreaking platform technology for a range of plant-based delivery forms: Vegan Soft GumsTM made from InnutriStarch®. Patent reference: WO 2007/128150 and WO 2010/072847 Making of movie: https://t1p.de/Innutri-Video-Making-Of-Link01 Swiss Innutri Technology includes these significant features: Gentle Low Temperature Process Since gummies like jellies and fruit gums are made, for more than 100 years cooking the ingredients at high temperatures was absolutely mandatory. Every manufacturer does this because there was no other ..read more