Micronutrients
Vitamin B3, nicotinamide, niacin
Scope: B3 assists in all processes involved in breaking down and using CH, fats and proteins; as part / precursor of coenzyme NAD + (nicotinamide adenine dinucleatide) and NADP +…
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Vitamin B5, pantothenic acid
Scope: part of coenzyme-A (CoA) and important in the metabolism of CH, proteins and fats in the broadest sense of the word; involved in at least 70 enzymatic processes; tremendous…
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Vitamin B6, pyridoxine
Scope of action: protein metabolism, cell division, formation of neurotransmitters, red blood cells and formation of prostaglandins. Important for the hormonal balance and the immune system; homocysteine conversion; glycogen breakdown…
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Vitamin B8 (B7), biotin
Scope: skin, nails and hair; sulphurous; metabolism CH (including gluconeogenesis) and FA; protein breakdown; DNA and RNA production.
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Vitamin C, ascorbic acid
Scope: connective tissue, immune system, co-factor, antioxidant, H-ion donor in many processes, neurotransmitters.
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Vitamin D2 and D3, ergocalciferol and cholecalciferol
Scope: large number of functions, from coenzyme to hormone; effects bones, teeth, immune system, genes.
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Vitamin E, (alpha-)tocopherol
Scope: non-specific antioxidant in various tissues, such as cell wall; anti-oxidative effect in fats and cholesterol, but also in vit. A, carotene and other fat soluble substances; Vit. E is…
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Vitamin K1 phylloquinone, K2, menoquinone, K3, menadione
K₃ 2x as active as other forms. Main scope: blood clotting and bone formation
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Vitamins
A vitamin is a micronutrient which is essential for the proper functioning of a living being. Vita means life, while amine is a specific type of molecule. A vitamin therefore…
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Zinc
Zinc is a trace element. Symbol: Zn.
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