What is the microcirculation

Microcirculation refers to the blood that flows through the body's smallest vessels: capillaries, arterioles and venules. It is at this level that exchanges of oxygen, nutrients and waste take place between the blood and the tissues. In other words, the large arteries do the transporting, and the microcirculation does the delivery. It is the final mile, the one that actually reaches the muscle fibres.

Why recovery matters

• The supply of oxygen and nutrients muscles need amino acids, carbohydrates and oxygen to repair themselves after exercise. It is microcirculation that brings them to the cells.
• The removal of metabolic waste following intense exertion, the body produces lactate and carbon dioxide. Good circulation helps to clear them.
• The repair work circulation also transports the cells involved in repair processes to the areas under stress.

Microcirculation and performance

From a sports perspective, the challenge is simple. The better the muscles are fuelled during exercise, the more comfortable the endurance. And the better they are cleared afterwards, the easier the recovery. This is what makes it possible, over time, to string sessions together without accumulating fatigue.

How to care for it on a daily basis

Move regularly

Physical activity remains the primary lever. Endurance training, yoga, and stretching are particularly recommended, including on active rest days.

Stay well hydrated

Blood volume depends directly on hydration. Drinking regularly throughout the day, and not just during exercise, makes a real difference.

Improve your diet

A balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables, vitamins and minerals, supports long-term vascular health.

And above all, getting a good night's sleep

Sleep is the time when the body devotes the most resources to its recovery. It is also the longest and most regular period of the day: it is therefore where the essentials take place.

The IAKOTA approach

The IAKOTA mattress topper rely on Minoxis technology, which combines two passive physical mechanisms: the reflection of infrared rays naturally emitted by the body, and earthing, inspired by the principle of grounding. Without electronics, without a power source, without any active substance. The aim is to support your night, at the exact moment the body rests, requiring nothing more of you than to go to bed.

The microcirculation works silently, night after night, without us even thinking about it. Looking after it takes nothing extraordinary: moving, drinking, eating well and above all sleeping well. The rest is just added comfort.