{"id":9675,"date":"2023-05-11T10:58:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T07:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.herbal-therapy-deutschland.de\/?page_id=9675"},"modified":"2026-04-27T19:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:50:25","slug":"glossar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/herbal-therapy-deutschland.de\/en\/glossar\/","title":{"rendered":"General Basics of Supplements and Vitamins"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Minerals <\/b>
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Food supplements are intended to supplement the general diet. They contain nutrients such as vitamins, minerals or other substances with a nutrition-specific effect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t CALCIUM<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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Calcium contributes to normal signal transmission between nerve cells, to the normal function of digestive enzymes, to normal blood clotting, to normal energy metabolism and to normal muscle function. Calcium has a function in cell division and specialization and is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Iron<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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Iron contributes to normal cognitive function, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, normal oxygen transport in the body and normal function of the immune system. Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and has a function in cell division.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t POTASSIUM<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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Potassium contributes to the normal function of the nervous system, normal muscle function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, electrolyte balance, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal nervous system function, normal muscle function, normal protein synthesis and normal mental function. Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth and has a function in cell division.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t SELENIUM<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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Selenium contributes to normal sperm formation, the maintenance of normal hair and nails, the normal function of the immune system, normal thyroid function and the protection of cells from oxidative stress.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t ZINC<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism, normal carbohydrate metabolism, normal cognitive function, normal DNA synthesis, normal fertility and reproduction, and normal immune system function. Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of macronutrients, fatty acids and vitamin A, as well as normal protein synthesis. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, hair, nails, skin and vision, as well as normal testosterone levels in the blood, and protects cells from oxidative stress.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Nutrients<\/b>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Omega-3 fatty acids<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids and are part of a balanced diet.<\/p>

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  • EPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function.<\/li>
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    Algae are natural raw materials used in food and dietary supplements. They contain different nutrients depending on the species.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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    Certain vitamins and minerals (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, selenium) help to protect cells from oxidative stress.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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    Fiber is a component of plant-based foods and part of a balanced diet.<\/p>

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    • Glucomannan contributes to weight loss as part of a low-calorie diet (only at approved dosages).<\/li><\/ul> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t
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      Enzymes are proteins that are involved in numerous metabolic processes in the body.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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      VITAMINS<\/b><\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Biotin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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      Biotin contributes to normal energy metabolism, normal nervous system function, normal mental function, and maintenance of normal hair, skin, and mucous membranes.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Vitamin A<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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      Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism, the maintenance of normal mucous membranes, skin and vision, and the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin A has a function in cell specialization.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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      Vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal nervous system function, normal mental function and normal heart function.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Vitamin B12<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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      Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal nervous system function, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal mental function, normal red blood cell formation and immune system function. Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and has a function in cell division.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Vitamin C<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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      Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system (even during and after intense physical activity at a daily intake of 200 mg), to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, skin, teeth and gums, as well as to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and mental function, protects cells from oxidative stress, contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and increases iron absorption.
      Vitamin C tr\u00e4gt zu einer normalen Funktion des Nervensystems und der psychischen Funktion bei, sch\u00fctzt die Zellen vor oxidativem Stress, tr\u00e4gt zur Verringerung von M\u00fcdigkeit und Erm\u00fcdung bei und erh\u00f6ht die Eisenaufnahme.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Vitamin D<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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      Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus, to normal calcium levels in the blood, to the maintenance of normal bones, muscle function and teeth, and to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin D has a function in cell division.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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      Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative stress.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t

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      Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones.<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      The effects mentioned refer to the respective nutrients according to the permitted claims of the EU. The prerequisite is that the products contain the corresponding minimum quantities specified by law.<\/p>

      Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t You can see which substances are important in which areas in the table below.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \t <\/i> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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      Muscle building<\/p><\/td>

      Omega-3 fatty acids
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      Muscle Cramps<\/p><\/td>

      Magnesium<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Improved brain performance<\/p><\/td>

      Omega-3 fatty acids
      Astaxanthin
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      Hair loss, strong nails & hair, clear skin, wrinkles<\/p><\/td>

      Q10
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      Lose weight<\/p><\/td>

      Chitosan (fat blocker)
      Glucomannan (fiber)
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      Strong nerves<\/p><\/td>

      Vitamin B
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      Eyes<\/p><\/td>

      Beta carotene<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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      Iron<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Allergies<\/p><\/td>

      Vitamin A
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      Beta-carotene
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      Dementia & Osteoporosis<\/p><\/td>

      Vitamin B 6
      Vitamin B 12
      Vitamin C
      Vitamin D
      Folic acid
      Calcium
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