Pharmacology: medicines, nutritional supplements, vitamins and minerals

Antibiotics are one of the most widely used drugs not only in this country but also in the world. Are they available in pharmacies without a prescription? What are the risks of their misuse and why is bacterial resistance to antibiotics becoming a growing problem worldwide?

Do you experience situations where you feel fear, worry or anxiety in everyday activities? Is anxiety a natural part of our lives or can it be considered a problem?

What are the effects of selenium on our bodies? Where can we find it? And what are the symptoms of a deficiency or excess?

Migraine is one of the third most common diseases. Up to 20% of the population suffers from migraine regularly. Women suffer more often, but boys suffer more in childhood.

Vitamin C performs a number of important functions in our body. And the human body depends on a regular supply of vitamin C from food. What do we know about the effects of vitamin C? Can we be surprised by anything else?

CBD and also cannabidiol: miracle cure or just another modern hit? Oils, drops, and even teas and foods with CBD have all appeared on the market in recent years. But do you know what CBD actually is and what its effects are?

Have you ever heard of mastiche? Discover the power of nature hidden in a resin that has been known since ancient times.

The cannabinoids CBD and THC in Canabis sativa are similar, but have some key differences. Do you know them?

Everything you need to know about the effects of potassium. Can changes in potassium levels be dangerous?

How much salt do you take in daily? You will be unpleasantly surprised. What effect does sodium have on our body? Do you know the safe amount?

What is zinc good for, you ask? Believe me, it doesn't just work for hair growth. Also, you often wonder about its food sources and dosage.

Why are probiotics important, if at all? Do we need them? How safe are they?

Magnesium is one of the most well-known dietary supplements of all time. Almost everyone is familiar with it, but few people know what it is important for and how an excess of it can harm us. Let's take a closer look at its positive and negative aspects together.

Nutritional supplements are a necessity for some athletes. Other people shy away from them and even consider them doping. Are they really so important that a sports person can't do without them? They are certainly nothing to be afraid of. But they are bad for everything. When and in what quantities should they be consumed?

Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed and used drugs ever. However, their overuse, and especially their misuse, has consequences. One of the negative consequences is the increasing resistance to antibiotics. What does this mean for us?

Today's diets often lead to an increased intake of fatty foods. The harmfulness of excessive fat intake is well known. However, omega-3 fatty acids are among the beneficial components of fats that are not only harmless but even essential for our health.

Are you planning to travel and have no health problems? Are you counting on your state of well-being to last throughout your holiday? Just so you don't accidentally overbook yourself. If there's a problem at home, people go to the doctor or pharmacy. While it's not impossible to do this abroad either, in some destinations the quality of medication may not be the same as at home. Of course, your wallet may feel the pinch too.

Scars form as part of the healing process after skin damage. Most people will get a scar of some kind during their lifetime. It can be the result of an accident, surgery or a poorly healing skin condition.

Iron is an irreplaceable metal for the human body. It is used in a wide range of essential biological functions. What is the importance of iron and what are the risks if iron levels are disturbed?

Dietary supplements. Many of us take them. But do we know what they are? We buy them in the pharmacy just like medicines. But do we know what medicines and dietary supplements have in common? And how do they differ?