Why even a „healthy“ diet is often not enough.

1. the myth of the „healthy“ diet

Lots of vegetables, little sugar, no convenience foods - on paper, that sounds perfect. But recent studies show that even nutrition-conscious people are not automatically well nourished. The reason lies not in the intention, but in the Quality of modern food.

Some fruit, vegetables and cereals now contain Significantly fewer micronutrients than just a few decades ago - up to 70 % less magnesium, zinc or calcium, according to international long-term studies. This is due to depleted soils, monocultures, long storage periods and unripe harvests.

Proteins are not spared either: What is on the plate is not always biologically recyclable - The decisive factor is what actually reaches the cell.

2. the invisible overexploitation - stress & environmental toxins

Today, our bodies are confronted with more stress than ever before. Whereas in the past, physical activity was the main factor determining nutrient requirements, today Neurobiological stress, environmental toxins and medication intake a central role:

• Chronic stress specifically consumes certain amino acids, such as tryptophan - the precursor of the happiness hormone serotonin. A deficiency can promote low mood, sleep problems and mental exhaustion.

• Environmental toxins such as microplastics, heavy metals or pesticide residues force the body to increase detoxification - a process that binds and eats up protein reserves.

• Medication such as painkillers, the contraceptive pill or gastric acid blockers affect liver function and increase the need for certain protein compounds (e.g. glutathione).

The consequence: even with a good nutritional situation, the actual need for proteins can be be significantly higher than expected - especially in people with high stress levels, everyday stress or regular medication.

3. silent and insidious: symptoms of protein deficiency

A protein deficiency does not announce itself loudly - it works subtly and over weeks or months. Many people feel the consequences without being able to classify them properly:

• Muscle weakness or slow muscle loss despite exercise: When there is a deficiency, the body first breaks down structural reserves.

• Cravings and cravings, especially after sweet or savory foods, indicate unstable blood sugar control - a sign of a lack of protein building blocks.

• Concentration problems, poor wound healing, Many processes in the brain and immune system are protein-dependent.

• Brittle nails, hair loss, sallow skinAmino acid deficiency can also be seen externally, as hair structure, skin regeneration and keratin formation suffer.

Especially with vegetarian or vegan diet can - despite the best of intentions - lead to a functional deficiency, as plant proteins are often a lower biological value show. The targeted combination of foods is essential here - but not always easy to implement in everyday life.

Conclusion

Even with a conscious diet, there is often a supply gap today. The reason is not a lack of food, but a lack of quality and usability. Brickx helps to close this gap - with highly available, scientifically balanced amino acids. For more energy, cell protection and regeneration - day after day.