The world of diets is vast and constantly evolving, with new eating plans regularly emerging and promising revolutionary results. But how do these diets compare to one another, and what are the benefits and risks associated with each of them?
GEK Lab will be participating in Medica, one of the largest trade events in the medical sector worldwide.
The event will take place in Düsseldorf from November 11th to 14th, 2024, and will welcome over 5,300 exhibitors from nearly 70 countries, along with 83,000 visitors. Medica represents a significant platform for networking, innovation, and exploring the latest trends in health technology.
Going back to school is a time of great change in the daily routine—for both children and their parents—and it's essential to pay attention to nutrition. A balanced diet and the right choice of foods can make a difference in academic performance.
Summer is the perfect time to take care of yourself by adapting your diet, hydration, and physical activity to the climate and the more relaxed pace of the season. Here are some tips and a few counterintuitive tricks for a healthy summer.
On May 23rd, we had the pleasure of welcoming Daniel Mauri to the GEK Lab—a young patient and volleyball player who, on the advice of his trusted pharmacist, chose to undergo our tests to address a long-standing issue.
The benefits he experienced were so surprising, both in terms of speed and effectiveness, that Daniel wanted to share his story with us.
Ozempic is the brand name of the injectable drug based on semaglutide, originally developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, which has also shown significant effects on weight loss. However, to achieve sustainable results, it is necessary to integrate it with lifestyle changes and personalized medical monitoring.
With the arrival of summer, many people start thinking about the dreaded "swimsuit test." This time of year often sees an increase in last-minute diets, which typically lead to a loss of fluids and muscle. However, it's important to approach weight loss with strategies based on scientific evidence to ensure sustainable and healthy results.
To support the athlete during moments of maximum effort, some specific sports supplements, if chosen carefully, can be useful both to compensate for potential deficiencies and to provide the body and muscles with the essential substrates for optimal physical performance.
While training and dedication are essential to excel in any sport, food—and the way it is consumed—has a direct impact on both performance and muscle recovery, ultimately influencing athletic output, recovery speed, and training consistency.
In this second part of our overview on food myths, we’ll focus primarily on beliefs surrounding carbohydrates. As always, the goal is to distinguish between what is scientifically grounded and what is not, in order to foster a clearer understanding of our relationship with food.
In the vast world of health and nutrition information, it's easy to get lost among conflicting advice and seemingly scientific claims. Often, what appears to be an established fact turns out to be a food myth. From deeply rooted beliefs to dietary illusions, we’ll explore the science behind common misconceptions.
The rotation diet, which forms the foundation of the GEK Lab methodology, is a type of diet that alternates different food groups throughout the week based on strictly scientific principles.
Its key feature is that it does not exclude any specific food from meals.
