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 (vital substances* ) in optimal dosage and combination protect the organism against diseases, serve as supportive therapy and help to maintain vitality into old age.
* Vital substances include: Vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital fatty acids and amino acids, secondary plant substances and other vital substances.
Micronutrient therapy (vital substances) supports the body in a natural way and supplies it with the vital substances it needs to stay or become healthy. Diseases are supported by the supply of macro- and micronutrients (vital substances) accompanying to strengthen the self-healing powers of the body.
