Yvana van den Hork
Rank: Senior Editor
Position: Director
Yvana holds an MSc degree in Toxicology and Biology of the Wageningen University. She graduated in 1992. She travelled around the world and holds the record for the only woman finishing the The 100 Cols Tour solo without any external help. In 2005 she founded Pasio Ingredients, a sole proprietary ship  that was inspired by her then boyfriend Anthony who started importing and selling dietary supplements back in the late 90s and pioneering the iconic Jarrow Formulas brand as well as OSMO nutrition out of California USA.
Adaptogens, what are they and why are they so popular?
08-10-2023

Adaptogens, what are they and why are they so popular?

Adaptogens, what are they and why are they so popular? Recently it struck me how ashwagandha had surged in popularity in the past few years. So much so that by now we have as many as twelve different supplements in stock which contain ashwagandha, among...

Why do we catch colds more easily in winter? Scientists finally know why!
24-09-2023

Why do we catch colds more easily in winter? Scientists finally know why!

Why do we catch colds more easily in winter? Scientists finally know why! At the risk of being accused of raking up old controversies, I would like to once again draw attention to the phenomenon of wearing face masks. As it happens, two different...

Lyme disease : what is it and how can it be treated?
10-09-2023

Lyme disease : what is it and how can it be treated?

Lyme disease : what is it and how can it be treated?  Most of us like to go out in the summer and then the sea and the mountains are popular destinations. Those who have little time often relax best by taking a lovely walk. Especially on a warm...

How to achieve a clear skin without wrinkles with diet and supplements: can vitamin E and Q10 really work miracles?
13-08-2023

How to achieve a clear skin without wrinkles with diet and supplements: can vitamin E and Q10 really work miracles?

How to achieve a clear skin without wrinkles with diet and supplements: can vitamin E and Q10 really work miracles? Don't know about you, but like many others, the first thought I have when thinking of how to achieve a beautiful skin is about ointments...

Are foods really less nutritious than in the past? On soil depletion and micronutrients
30-07-2023

Are foods really less nutritious than in the past? On soil depletion and micronutrients

Are foods really less nutritious than in the past? On soil depletion and micronutrients Quite a lot of fitness enthusiasts are very focused on their calorie intake in an effort to gain muscle mass or lose body fat. If anything they will then focus mainly...

Cycling safety for road racers : why we are seeing more crashes and what can be done about it?
02-07-2023

Cycling safety for road racers : why we are seeing more crashes and what can be done about it?

Cycling safety for road racers : why we are seeing more crashes and what can be done about it? Sport-wise, July is the best month of the year for cycling enthusiasts, since soccer season is over, so there's more attention given to the most famous of all...

Magnesium and depression: how can magnesium help to prevent depression
04-06-2023

Magnesium and depression: how can magnesium help to prevent depression

Magnesium and depression: how can magnesium help to prevent depression For many years on end we have been taking a few tablets of magnesium every evening with the main goal of not getting muscle cramps at night and sleeping better. But magnesium does...

What are the benefits of Ayurvedic lifestyle? Which Ayurvedic supplements are most useful for my health?
14-05-2023

What are the benefits of Ayurvedic lifestyle? Which Ayurvedic supplements are most useful for my health?

What are the benefits of Ayurvedic lifestyle? Which Ayurvedic supplements are most useful for my health? Just a few days ago, an acquaintance asked whether I had knowledge about the Ayurvedic lifestyle. To my embarassment I only knew the basics despite...