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What do all the difficult words mean
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If we say that proteins are the building blocks of the body, then we can call amino acids the building blocks of proteins. The amino acids thus have a faster availability in the body because we have already helped to break them down from the proteins.
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In our environment, constant oxidation is taking place. It is natural! Just watch how the avocado gradually turns brown when you open it. It is a form of oxidation. So what happens when you put some lemon juice on the avocado? Yes, you add an antioxidant and the oxidant ion stops or ceases temporarily. When oxidation occurs on our cells, during an infection or when we are exposed to environmental toxins, for example, damage can occur and then it is a fantastic tool to be able to use Antioxidants.
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Minerals are not only building blocks in nature but in our bodies as well. Most of the time, we don't need large amounts, but the body can't manufacture them itself. They are involved in everything from pH balance to fluid balance and are important for the skeleton, the blood and our muscle function.
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Omega 3 and Omega 6 could be called our cells' best friend! They help build up all the body's cells and also help repair a damaged cell. They help regulate our blood pressure and support our immune system.
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Having a balanced bacterial flora in our stomach has been shown to be extremely important for our health. Not only for the well-being of the stomach, but it is also of utmost importance for areas such as our immune system and also our mental well-being. We need to make sure that we have many happy bacteria in the stomach and then in the next step we need to make sure to feed them with a lot of fiber so that they multiply and we can maintain a balanced bacterial flora.
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We could call enzymes catalysts in our bodies. It is the enzymes that kick start processes in the body such as our digestion. Without enzymes, our food cannot be broken down properly and then we have difficulty assimilating the food we eat. The body itself produces enzymes, but in some cases that production can be reduced for various reasons and then we may need to support.
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Are you one of those who find it difficult to eat nutritional supplements? Then maybe you want to get as much nutrition as possible in one and the same supplement? Take a look below! Our combination supplements are packed with different nutrients and also adapted to different needs.
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Vitamin B is like a family of several vitamins. When you take B vitamins in supplements, you often do so in so-called combination supplements, which means that the supplement contains all B vitamins. That's because they are each other's synergists, which means they help each other. There are a total of 8 B vitamins and they are all water-soluble, which means they are not stored in the body. With the exception of B12.
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Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is primarily found in fruits and vegetables. The fact that it is water-soluble means that any excess is urinated out. It helps the body absorb iron from food and it helps our cells defend themselves against free radicals. Through this process, it is believed that vitamin C has a positive effect on colds and a higher intake can reduce the number of sick days. It also helps to strengthen our blood vessels, skin, teeth and bones.
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Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects our cells by preventing the fatty acids that make up the membrane on our cell walls from breaking down. C-vitmain helps vitamin E to function as an antioxidant in the body again and again. The main source of vitamin E is colorful fruits and vegetables.
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The building blocks of the body! They are involved in all parts of the body from cell building to muscle building and also in the production of our hormones and the oxygen transport of the blood. Some proteins the body can make itself, while some we have to supply through what we eat. In animal proteins such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and milk products, you will find the entire register of proteins that the body needs, but you can also find proteins in vegetable sources. However, not so-called complete proteins, but different vegetable sources provide different vegetable proteins.
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As the name indicates, they manage the communication in our body. Chemically, they ensure that our cells talk to each other. Genetically, certain signaling substances can dominate in our body, which in turn has an impact on our personality. But lifestyle also affects our neurotransmitters and then has the same effect. Regardless of whether our makeup is genetically determined and/or is epigenetically determined, i.e. controlled by our lifestyle, they have a strong impact on our physical and mental well-being.
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Nature's medicine since time immemorial. If an herb has strong healing effects in the body, they are often called medicinal plants and often it is an isolated substance in the plant that we are looking for. Like for example. in turmeric we like to eat the curcumin which has amazing effects on our health.
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An adaptogen is an herb that supports the body in its response to stress, fatigue, anxiety and other stresses and promotes general well-being. They balance both physically and mentally.
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Our bodies are constantly exposed to oxidative stress. A chemical reaction when something is exposed to oxygen. It is completely natural. For example, you can see oxidation when the nail rusts or the avocado darkens, it is a chemical reaction and thus happens all the time in our bodies as well. The body can handle most of it itself through the antioxidants it produces. But if the stress is great, the body may need the support of additional antioxidants, such as vitamin C or vitamin E, which we supply through food or supplements. What they do is they repair the damage to the cells that the oxidative stress has created.
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An inflammation is the body's defense in the event of, for example, an infection or when a foreign substance is detected in the body. This is just as it should be and part of the body's immune system. The inflammation should preferably be acute in order to strongly counteract the infection or the foreign substance. Sometimes we need the help of drugs to heal the inflammation and sometimes the inflammation turns from acute to chronic. Then it can lurk quietly in the body, without direct symptoms. A chronic inflammation over time is considered to give rise to many of our lifestyle-related diseases such as autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular disease, thyroid diseases and more. If a chronic inflammation gives rise to ill health in the body, there may be a point in trying to help the body heal this inflammation . A tool then can be to work with nutrients that are considered to have an anti-inflammatory effect in the body. Make sure to eat a lot of sweet potatoes, sauerkraut, turmeric, drink green tea or eat foods rich in Omega 3, for example. But it can also be a point to try to find out what is causing the inflammation to begin with.
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Inflammation is part of the body's natural response to injury or attack from the outside via bacteria or viruses. In case of inflammation, our white blood cells are activated. Cytokines are a protein that is produced by the immune system and then secreted during, among other things, inflammation. Also a perfectly natural part of the immune system. The job of cytokines is to fight the invader. Most of the time, the body manages to regulate both white blood cells and cytokines. They are activated when needed and downregulated when they have done their job.
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Functional medicine is a medical specialization that, on a scientific basis, identifies and treats the underlying causes of chronic diseases and symptoms. In functional medicine, we work to find the real causes of diseases and address them. We want to look beyond symptom relief and instead find the root of a problem and try to correct it. Often it is about a puzzle we put together where all parts of the individual's health are an important piece of the puzzle. The more puzzle pieces we have, the easier it is to see the big picture. Find out as much history as possible and take a thorough history to see if tests can be done based on that to give us more answers. It may involve blood tests or food tolerance tests or perhaps looking more thoroughly at an individual's hormonal balance. The goal is a holistic perspective on health where all tools and puzzle pieces are important to optimize and improve our health.