Iator - Functional Medical System

August 3, 2017

Human Microbiome and Obesity

Intestinal microbiome (formerly called intestinal flora) is the name given today for the entire microbial population living in our gut. It has been known for decades that gut bacteria synthesize vitamins and essential amino acids and help to eliminate toxins. In addition, many genes in the human microbiome produce various proteins, hormones, neurotransmitters and inflammatory […]

July 28, 2017

Metabolism Myths & Truths

Over the past 30 years, people have been following the guidelines of various “experts” to reduce protein, fat and carbohydrate increase, which are supposed to be a good source of energy, all they did instead of losing weight was to become overweight and worse their health. Over the past 25 years, the percentage of obese […]

July 28, 2017

How harmful is Cholesterol after all?

Cholesterol is a waxy sterol (a fat substance) found in the membrane of all body tissue cells and blood plasma of all animals. Smaller amounts of cholesterol are also found in plant membranes. Cholesterol, in other words, is a key component of the lipoprotein complexes that form the cell membranes. It should be noted that […]

July 14, 2017

The “Smart” Examinations of Molecular Medicine

What exactly is going on deep inside our cells and how many of these chemical reactions affect our health? Where are the keys and mechanisms, the causes of Chronic and Autoimmune diseases? Measuring the biochemical parameters inside our cells is a huge leap for accurate diagnosis of the actual condition of health of our body. […]

July 7, 2017

Vitamin D and Genes

Vitamin D (VitD) was created through photosynthesis over 750 million years ago and appeared in early phytoplankton species in the oceans. When the first vertebrates left the rich in calcium oceans and moved to the land, 350 million years ago, Vitamin D played a key role in the evolution of the species as through it, […]

July 7, 2017

Dehydration as a cause of Chronic Diseases

Water, is one of the essential components of life. Our body consists mainly of water. Only in the thought of its lack we feel thirsty. The necessity of hydration is located deep in our cells. People in the past as well as nowadays, fight for water. Especially in areas of the planet where this natural […]

July 7, 2017

Probiotics, the beneficial microbes

The intestine is one of the most important organs of our body, as that is where the absorption of the nutrients of food and water happens, while at the same time, the defense of the body is built. Its good functioning is a prerequisite for the overall good health of our organism. Probiotics are the […]

June 29, 2017

Oxidative Stress

Oxidative stress is a very important form of attack that occurs in the body. We are exposed daily to oxidative and stressful factors through our diet, the environment we live in, the products of metabolism and lifestyle, such as smoking, alcohol consumption and exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Oxidative stress stimulates the production of unstable molecules […]

June 23, 2017

Obesity is not a clinical disorder

Obesity is a complex chronic disease that results from the interaction between genes of the environment and ones lifestyle. New scientific research provides a new basis in understanding multiple causes of obesity, as well as the mechanisms involved in the derugulation of weight. While most obese patients can be treated efficiently with a therapeutic intervention focused […]

March 15, 2017

Probiotics – The Protectors of the Intestine

Our intestine’s flora determines which nutrients are absorbed, and which toxins, allergens, and microbes are eliminated, and thus it is directly related to the overall health status of our organism. Intestinal health could be termed as optimal digestion, absorption and proper digestion of foods. However, this depends on many factors. There are more than 500 […]