Health Blog

Lykopen för huden – därför blir du röd innan du blir brun

Lycopene for the skin – why you turn red before you tan

Do you turn red before you tan, no matter how careful you are in the sun? Then it’s not just about sun protection or skin type, but about how the skin reacts to UV radiation. In this article, we explain how lycopene, an antioxidant naturally found in tomatoes among other things, can affect the skin’s response to the sun, why some people turn redder than others, and what you can do to give your skin better conditions for the summer.

Dricker du kaffe för energin – men blir trött ändå?

Do you drink coffee for energy – but still feel tired?

Coffee doesn’t have to be the problem if you feel tired or have uneven energy. How caffeine affects the body depends a lot on timing, blood sugar, hydration levels, and how you start your day. By drinking coffee earlier, avoiding it on an empty stomach, and giving your body the right conditions from the start, you can achieve more balanced energy without having to quit completely.

Ingredienserna vi alltid säger nej till i kosttillskott

Ingredients we always say no to in supplements

Many dietary supplements contain ingredients that the body does not benefit from, such as artificial sweeteners, colorants, and technical additives. Here we explain why we at Glimja avoid such substances and instead focus on pure, well-considered products where every ingredient serves a purpose for your health.

Why sexual desire sometimes disappears – and what the body is trying to say

Sex drive in women is influenced not only by the relationship but also by the body's energy, hormones, sleep, and brain neurotransmitters. Low sex drive can be related to factors such as stress, nutritional deficiencies, poor sleep, or hormonal changes, especially during perimenopause. By supporting the body with the right nutrition, stable energy, recovery, and balance in the nervous system, desire can often return more naturally.

Du känner dig trött hela tiden. Men ditt blodprov ser normalt ut

You feel tired all the time. But your blood test looks normal

You can feel tired despite normal blood levels if your iron stores are low. Read more about ferritin, iron absorption, and how diet and supplements can affect energy and well-being.

Du tar 5 gram kreatin om dagen. Men räcker det för dig?

You take 5 grams of creatine a day. But is that enough for you?

Creatine is a supplement that affects the body's energy system and is used not only during exercise but also in the brain. Learn more about dosage, needs, and how creatine can support both physical and mental energy.

Har du så ont vid mens att du måste pausa livet?

Do you have such severe menstrual pain that you have to pause your life?

Menstrual pain is caused by prostaglandins and inflammation but doesn’t have to be something you accept every month. Learn more about what affects the pain and how nutrients like omega 3, magnesium, and B6 can support the body.

Du tar folsyra. Men har du hört talas om kolin?

You take folic acid. But have you heard of choline?

Choline is an important but often overlooked nutrient during pregnancy and plays a central role in the development of the fetus's brain and nervous system. Read more about why the need increases and how you can get enough through diet and supplements.