Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy.
- Chromium and zinc can reduce the feeling of hunger and cravings and favorably affect the carbohydrate metabolism.
- Selenium is an important antioxidant trace element in the weight loss phase.
- Obese people are often deficient in L-carnitine and coenzyme Q10.
- If the deficiency is proven, a substitution may be useful to facilitate fat burning, for example, in combination with endurance training.
- Omega-3 fatty acids and linoleic acid in combination with vitamin E and vitamin C promote fat burning during weight loss.
- Calcium led to increased weight loss and improved metabolic profile in two randomized clinical trials. Furthermore, it is scientifically proven that an undersupply of calcium leads to a stimulation of fat synthesis, which promotes the development of obesity.
- Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) was able to reduce body fat mass in a randomized clinical trial over 24 months.
The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements of the ESANA expert system are supported by literature with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest degrees of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation.
* Vital substances include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc.
