Vitamin B12 – cobalamin

to overview Vitamins General information Vitamin B12 (or cobolamine) is a water-soluble vitamin, which is mainly found in animal products such as liver or fish and which the human body cannot produce itself. Since it is important for functions such as cell division and cell formation, blood formation and also for the nervous and cardiovascular … Vitamin B12 – cobalamin

Marjoram: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Marjoram is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb of the labiates family. It is often confused with the more pungent-tasting oregano because of the generic name Origanum. Occurrence and cultivation of marjoram The ancient Greeks already revered marjoram and wove wreaths and garlands of marjoram for bridal couples or funeral ceremonies. Marjoram grows in an upright, … Marjoram: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Vitamin B5 – pantothenic acid

to overview Vitamins Occurrence and structure Pantothenic acid occurs both in animal and in vegetable products, particularly plentifully in yolk, liver and kidney. In addition it is formed by our intestine bacteria. It is developed from beta Alanin and Pantoinsäure. Further Vitamin B5 is contained in: Nuts, rice, fruit, vegetables and brewer’s yeast. Its most … Vitamin B5 – pantothenic acid

Dopamine-β-hydroxylase Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Dopamine-β-hydroxylase deficiency represents a very rare hereditary disorder characterized by the absence of norepinephrine and epinephrine in the blood. The concentration of dopamine is increased. As a result, the body can no longer adapt to external stressful situations and stress. What is dopamine-β-hydroxylase deficiency? In addition to an increased concentration of dopamine, a dopamine-β-hydroxylase deficiency … Dopamine-β-hydroxylase Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Health through Vitamins

Health through and with vitamins shall be the subject of this guide. When it comes to health, the reference to vitamins is rarely missing. Advertising often does theirs to it, sometimes in an exaggerated way. The sale of products with added vitamin C has been missing the real need for years and leads to overfeeding … Health through Vitamins

Vitamin K – Phylloquinone

to overview Vitamins Occurrence and structure Vitamin K is produced by plants and by our intestinal bacteria. An important structural feature is naphthoquinone (consisting of 2 rings), to which a side chain is attached. Vitamin K plays an important role in blood clotting. It modifies the coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X, as well … Vitamin K – Phylloquinone

Vitamin E – tocopherol

to overview Vitamins Occurrence and structure Tocopherol only occurs in plants, so it is particularly abundant in vegetable oils, for example. It has a chroman ring with a side chain. Among these oils are sunflower oil, palm oil, wheat germ oil and olive oil. Function Vitamin E is found in all biological membranes and serves … Vitamin E – tocopherol

Values | Vitamin D

Values Scientists are not yet in agreement about the ideal value for vitamin D in the blood. However, a vitamin D level of over 30 micrograms per liter is recommended. Particularly after the winter, in addition, often even in the summer exhibit over half of humans between 18 and 80 years a Vitamin D value … Values | Vitamin D