Phytopharma Altea Pastillen

Imagine being able to enjoy sweets without worrying about calories — welcome to stevia! This remarkable sweetener, derived from a small plant, is drawing increasing attention as a natural answer to sugar consumption. But what really lies behind this sweet miracle?

These bright red fruits are mostly known as tea or jam: rose hips. But they are much more than just a tasty food. Rose hips belong to wild roses and score with vitamin C, carotenoids, polyphenols and galactolipids, which help relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis. What does this native superfruit contain?

Sweet and low-calorie – that’s how sugar substitutes lure consumers in countless products. They offer the possibility to reduce sugar intake without sacrificing taste. But while they promise us a sugar-free world, new concerns keep emerging. Are these substitutes really a solution for a healthy life or do they harbour unknown risks?