SCIENCE BEHIND

It is important for Astriqs that the offered nutritional supplements are made with scientifically substantiated ingredients, as this guarantees their safety and effectiveness. Scientific research helps to determine which substances actually offer health benefits, in what dosages they are effective, and what the possible side effects are. Without this substantiation, users run the risk of using ineffective or even harmful products. 

In addition to continuously analyzing existing scientific research on these ingredients, Astriqs is also setting up its own study to further demonstrate the effectiveness of these products.

The science behind your recovery: the foundation of Astriqs

At Astriqs, science is not an afterthought, but the foundation. A medical procedure is a heavy burden on the body. Effective nutritional support is crucial for a smooth recovery. Our ‘miqs’ products are developed based on current scientific insights to optimally support your body before, during, and after an operation.

Our supplements are formulated by orthopedic surgeons, doctors, and physiologists for a noticeable result.

The underestimated problem: the impact of malnutrition

Did you know that up to 45% of hospital patients show signs of malnutrition? This has direct and serious consequences for recovery:

  • 2 to 3 times higher risk of postoperative complications (such as infections and wound leakage).
  • Longer hospital stay and slower rehabilitation.
  • Higher healthcare costs and a heavier burden on the patient and healthcare system.

A scientifically substantiated nutritional strategy is not a luxury, but a necessity for a successful recovery.

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For whom? An approach for every patient

Every body and every procedure is unique. The ‘miqs’ approach is based on the specific needs of different patient profiles, including:

  • Geriatric: risk of sarcopenia, anabolic resistance.
  • Orthopedic (elective): wound healing, mobility, muscle recovery.
  • Oncological: metabolic stress, (pre)cachexia.
  • Athletes: higher protein needs, functional recovery.
  • Vulnerable/malnourished: high care complexity, delayed recovery.
  • Trauma/polytrauma: catabolic stress, collagen and protein needs.
  • Abdominal/bariatric: microbiome, malabsorption.
  • Neuro/Stroke: swallowing disorders, muscle and cognitive recovery.

Our scientific approach translates the needs of each of these groups into targeted nutritional support.

Expected impact on recovery

  • Fewer infections and complications
  • Shorter hospital stay and faster functional rehabilitation
  • Lower healthcare costs for better-nourished patients

The 'MIQS' approach: Support in 4 essential phases

Our approach is a synergistic whole, designed to give your body the right nutrients at every stage of the recovery process.

  1. Pre-miqs: preparation & immune response

A strong body starts with a healthy foundation. We prepare your body for the stress of the procedure.

  • Goal: Optimize gut health and activate the immune system.
  • Core ingredients: Prebiotics (FOS), Zinc, Curcumin.
  • Result: A resilient body that is ready for the operation.
  1. Peri-miqs: wound healing & tissue repair

Immediately after the procedure, your body needs specific building blocks to repair tissues.

  • Goal: Support wound healing and the production of new collagen.
  • Core ingredients: Collagen peptides, Vitamin C, MSM.
  • Result: Faster tissue regeneration and better scar formation.
  1. Para-miqs: rest & nocturnal recovery

Recovery takes place during rest. Quality sleep is essential to process the stress of an operation.

  • Goal: Improve sleep quality and reduce stress.
  • Core ingredients: Melatonin, GABA, L-theanine.
  • Result: Deeper, more restorative sleep and fewer stress hormones.
  1. Pro-miqs: energy & muscle building

After the acute phase, it’s time to rebuild strength and vitality and counter muscle loss (sarcopenia).

  • Goal: Stimulate muscle recovery and increase energy levels.
  • Core ingredients: Plant-based proteins, Leucine, D-ribose, Vitamin D3.
  • Result: More muscle strength, less fatigue, and a faster return to your daily activities.

Our promise: grounded in science & clinical practice

Astriqs continuously invests in the scientific validation of our products. At the end of 2025, we will start a clinical observational study in collaboration with Belgian hospitals to measure the impact of the ‘miqs’ approach on recovery, sleep quality, and vitality.

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Evidence-based: what does the literature say?

  • Malnutrition and outcomes: Barker 2011; Correia 2003; Elia 2015
  • Sarcopenia and proteins: Cruz‑Jentoft 2019; Breen & Phillips 2011
  • Perioperative nutrition/ERAS: Gillis & Carli 2015; ESPEN 2017
  • Sleep & stress: Gögenur 2009; Abdou 2006
  • Microbiome & immune function: Belkaid 2014; Gibson 2017
  • Geriatrics & frailty: Makary 2010; Dent 2019
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