His leadership qualities are known to the ends of the earth, for his conquests laid the foundation for the Hellenistic era of kingdoms of his successors and descendants.

He was one of the most important generals in history and in the 13 years of his reign (336 - 323 BC) conquered most of the then-known world (Asia Minor, Persia, Egypt, etc.) and reached India, and without being defeated in any battle in which he took part. The Alexandrian period is the end of classical antiquity and the beginning of the period of world history known as Hellenistic.

So what was the secret of his diet?

The Hippophae.

Hippophae has been known for its healing properties since ancient times. The first reports appear in the 4th century BC in texts by Theophrastus, but also by Dioscorides, the father of pharmacology. From then until today, Hippophae has entered the category of superfoods.

According to historical sources, Hippophae was part of the diet of Alexander the Great and his soldiers, who noticed that sick and injured horses were healed by eating the leaves of the plant. Moreover, its name comes from there as the words “Ippos” and “Phaos” mean glowing horse. There are many who know the story with the domestication of Alexander the Great's beloved horse, Bucephalus, as well as his special love for riding. In addition, Alexander the Great's muscular physique is well known and has been imprinted on all statues depicting him.

Hippophae, after this discovery, became a necessary food for warriors in any campaign, giving them greater endurance and strength. The extent of his influence ranks Alexander the Great with his teacher Aristotle among the leading figures of all time, and this is certainly due to his diet too.