Micronutrient therapy
| Equalizes nutrient deficits | |
| Vitamin B12 and folic Acid are necessary for the biosynthesis of DNA and RNA and therefore indispensable for all processes of growth and cell division. Another task of folic acid is the methylation of homocysteine to methionine and thus the control of homocysteine levels. Especially in older people vitamin B12 is a critical vitamin. Zinc, iodine and selenium are often reduced, especially in older people. Zinc is important for wound healing, for keeping the mucous membranes healthy and improves the immune defense. Selenium is part of an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of hydrogen from glutathione to free peroxides and thus prevents damage on the subcellular and cellular levels. Iodine is essential for the maintenance of thyroid function and thus participates in the regulation of oxygen and energy metabolism, influences the metabolism of many hormones and regulates the temperature. It also controls organ development, growth, lipolysis and glycogen synthesis. |
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| Prevents bone loss | |
| Osteoporosis is an important issue for older people as it causes massive limitations in quality of life. Calcium and phosphorus are significantly involved in the structure of the bone matrix as part of hydroxyapatite. A sufficient vitamin D level is necessary for optimal calcium absorption, as vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium from the intestine and increases its storage in the bones. Vitamin K supports bone function by activating various proteins of bone metabolism, such as osteocalcin and matrix GLA protein. |
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| Improves energy delivery | |
| Coenzyme Q10 is essential for electron transfer in the mitochondrial respiratory chain for energy production (ATP). It also contributes to the stabilization of cell membranes and to increasing membrane fluidity and vitality. Coenzyme Q10 levels decrease with age and deficits can occur. Supplementation with L-carnitine can positively influence aging processes. As we age, the ability of self-synthesis decreases continuously, which also leads to reduced energy production at the mitochondrial level. Studies have shown that supplementation with L-carnitine in combination with alpha-lipoic acid can restore energy production back to normal levels. |
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| Maintains and improves cognitive abilities | |
| In addition to pronounced antioxidant effects, ginkgoextract (Ginkgo biloba) also improves local cerebral blood flow. By improving the blood supply, the brain tissue benefits and cognitive performance can be increased. In addition, cranberry may also have a positive effect on age-associated cognitive decline and improve episodic memory performance and neural function. |