A person's optimal physical and mental state is often the foundation for a long life. This category includes articles on related topics, such as the organism, musculoskeletal system, alternative medicine, pharmaceuticals, and others.
"Fit with Ashwagandha." That's the advertising promise, at least. Ashwangandha (Latin: Whitania somnifera) is an Asian berry plant said to be rich in vitamins and possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The roots and leaves of the plant are used; the berries are considered poisonous.
The fact that people die from heavy alcohol abuse or an overdose of hard drugs is probably no news to any society. But what if a pathology report suddenly reveals that the cause of death is liver failure due to a paracetamol overdose?
In humans, the gut and brain are connected via the enteric nervous system (relating to the small intestine). It's no wonder, then, that they interact.
Immense research costs for a small user-group. There's no other explanation for the over 2 million euros (including VAT) in therapy costs for one person.
As you might expect, painkillers are popular among the population. As the research company Statista has summarized, painkillers are expected to generate sales of over 922 million euros in Germany by 2029. According to their analysts, Germany has seen solid growth in the painkiller market in recent years.