Food hypersensitivity is a physical reaction to a food and manifests itself in 2 types. In a food allergy, your body reacts to a particular nutrient through your immune system. This is not the case with a food intolerance which is often caused by an enzyme deficiency.

The path that food takes in the intestines can be disrupted by changes in daily habits such as diet, stress, travel…. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating and disturbed stools.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or sometimes called “spastic colon” occurs in 15-20% of the population, of which only 1 in 3 seek medical attention.

Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. They play a crucial role in various biological processes.

Overweight and obesity are caused by a chronic imbalance between energy intake and energy consumption, resulting in fat accumulation and weight gain. As a result, overweight and obesity are associated with a range of additional health problems.

Diabetes mellitus or diabetes is a chronic condition in which sugar levels in the blood are too high. What is diabetes? What are the different types? What can you do? Find out on this page.

Malnutrition is the result of insufficient nutritional intake in relation to the body’s increased needs. Malnutrition is not only noticeable by weight loss. A loss of muscle strength, mass and function can also be the cause of malnutrition.

Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder in which the swallowing process is impaired. The limitations associated with dysphagia can occur in multiple stages of swallowing. Swallowing disorders are common in the elderly population.

A neurological disorder is a disorder of the nervous system. Structural, biochemical or electrical irregularities in the brain, spinal cord or other nerve cells can cause a variety of symptoms.

Muscular atrophy is the thinning and loss of strength (atrophy) of muscles. Everyone who ages experiences a natural decrease in muscle mass and a slowed metabolism. This is caused by hormonal changes and being less active, and other factors.

Phenylketonuria, short for PKU, is a recessive autosomal inherited metabolic disorder. The enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) is absent or inactive in individuals with this disorder. Read all about it in this article.

Nephrology: when the kidneys fail, a build-up of fluid and waste products in the body follows.
Cardiology treats cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in adults in the Western world.