Micronutrient medicine (synonyms: vital substance medicine, nutrient medicine) is an essential component of nutritional medicine. It deals with the diagnosis of macro- and micronutrient deficiencies (vital substances) and the intake of the same for the prevention (health care and health maintenance) and therapy of diseases.
Macro- and micronutrients in optimal dosage and combination protect the organism against diseases, serve as supportive therapy and help to maintain vitality into old age.
Definition: Micronutrient medicine – based on nutritional medicine – is the maintenance of good health and the treatment of diseases by changing the concentration of substances (macro- and micronutrients) in the human body, which are normally present in the body and necessary for health.
Principle: Micronutrient medicine is based on the knowledge that the human body requires numerous macro- and micronutrients in the correct ratio and concentration for healthy, smooth functioning of all cell systems or organs.
Active substances: Macro- and micronutrients (nutrients, vital substances) are active substances that are usually already physiologically present in the human body and are needed to maintain health and vitality. Macro- and micronutrients include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, essential fatty acids, essential amino acids, secondary plant substances and other vital substances.
Optimal health protection is ensured when all endogenous substances are present in the organism in sufficient concentration.
A macro- and/or micronutrient undersupply can be caused both by an insufficient supply (vital substances) – for example, due to incorrect food preparation, dietary habits, etc. – and by an individual excess requirement (vital substances).
A macro- and/or micronutrient undersupply can be detected on the basis of laboratory tests. Another measure is a vital substance analysis. This makes it possible to determine the individual macro- and/or micronutrient surplus requirement (vital substances), taking into account all life circumstances such as diet, consumption of stimulants, sport, pre-existing conditions, long-term medication, etc.
By changing eating habits and by taking additional macro- and/or micronutrients – vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, secondary plant substances, etc. – a deficiency (vital substance deficiency) can thus be compensated. Thus, some micronutrients (vital substances) have been proven to prevent diseases and some are even used for dietary treatment of diseases.
Your benefit
Micronutrient therapy naturally supports your body, supplying it with the micronutrients (vital substances) it needs to stay or become healthy.
The additional supply of micronutrients (vital substances) – according to your individual micronutrient requirements – helps you and your body to avoid micronutrient deficiencies.
An optimal macro- and/or micronutrient supply (micronutrients) helps to prevent diseases and supports the healing of diseases. Furthermore, complaints and accompanying symptoms of aging are alleviated.
Macro- and micronutrients (vital substances) are a valuable addition to your diet. They serve your health, well-being, attractiveness and vitality.