Hyaluronic acid – not only in the service of beauty
Omega-3 fatty acids in pregnancy
Calcium – more than just a building block for bones and teeth
Calcium is the fifth most common element on earth and it is everywhere: in water, in rocks, in soils and in living things. Over 99% of the calcium in your body is stored in your …
Zinc – a small mineral that treats allergies
Zinc is extremely versatile in the body. It is part of more than 150 enzymes involved in many metabolic processes. In particular, the specific effects that zinc has are so important for us: Zinc is …
Selenium; a trace element – too little can affect the whole body
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that is important for many bodily processes, including cognitive function, a healthy immune system, and fertility in both men and women. This means that it has to be absorbed …
Vitamin D – sun vitamin for the dark season
Not only plants gain their vital energy from sunlight, but we too need the “sun vitamin” for our life and a healthy body. It works like this: due to the radiation of the sun on …
More than just an immune classic: Vitamin C
In contrast to almost all animals, humans can not produce vitamin C (= ascorbic acid) a water-soluble vitamin that is not stored in the body and must be replaced each day. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in …
(De) Der Klassiker: Magnesium gegen Muskelkrämpfe
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Why do we really need sodium, potassium and chloride?
All three are also referred to as electrolytes and provide for a balanced water and acid-base balance in the body. Sodium and potassium also regulate blood pressure and are important for muscle activity and the …
