Micronutrient therapy
| General | |
| After an infection with Epstein-Barr-Virus the support of the immune system and the anti-inflammatory prophylaxis for the avoidance of associated diseases are in the foreground of micronutrient therapy. | |
| Immunostimulation with “biological response modifiers““ | |
| Beta-glucan activates the immune system by stimulating the formation of cytokines such as TNF-alpha and IL-1-beta, which in turn can bind to the glucan receptors of macrophages and neutrophils. In addition, beta-glucan suppresses the formation of superoxide anions and hydrogen peroxide, which can weaken immune cells through their action as free radicals. An improvement in the activity of the natural and lymphokine-activated killer cells has also been proven. In addition to the extraction of beta-glucan from yeast cells, the medicinal fungi frequently used in TCM Reishi and Shiitake natural beta-glucan sources. Shiitake contains Lentinian, the bioactive beta-glucan fraction, which is considered to be an efficient stimulator of the immune system. It improves the release of immunoglobulin IgA, increased formation of T-cells and intensification of the cytotoxic effect of macrophages. Reishi contains a special proteoglycan, GLIS, which especially activates the B-lymphocytes. |
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| inhibit ignition | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids promote the conversion of inflammatory and immunosuppressive eicosanoids of the 2 and 4 series into anti-inflammatory eicosanoids, which have a beneficial effect on inflammatory diseases. | |
| Reduction of oxidative stress | |
| Antioxidative micronutrients like Vitamin C and E, Selen, Coenzyme Q10 and plant extracts help to reduce the increased oxidative load. | |
| Support immune system | |
| Zinc and Copper are essential for a strong immune system. |