Aspartic Acid

Products Dynamisan(+ arginine), see under arginine aspartate. Structure and properties Aspartic acid (C4H7NO4, Mr = 133.1 g/mol) Effects Aspartic acid (ATC V06CA). Indications Food supplementation States of exhaustion and weakness, convalescence (Dynamisan).

Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that our bodies can synthesize themselves under the influence of sunlight. Nevertheless, recent studies indicate that more and more people have too little vitamin D in their blood. However, vitamin D deficiency can have devastating consequences: Since vitamin D is significantly involved in the regulation of calcium balance, a … Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)

Vitamin D: Deficiency and Overdose

A vitamin D deficiency can have different consequences. But an overdose can also be dangerous and cause symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain, but also trigger severe organ damage. How do you recognize a vitamin D deficiency or overdose and how can you prevent it? What to do if there is already a vitamin … Vitamin D: Deficiency and Overdose

Phenylpropanolamine

Products Phenylpropanolamine is no longer on the market as a human drug in many countries. It was formerly contained in Astho-Med Syrup, Contac, Dimetane, Dimetapp, and Slim Caps, among others. Structure and properties Phenylpropanolamine (C9H13NO, Mr = 151.21 g/mol) has a phenylethylamine structure and exists as a racemate. The salt phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride is a white … Phenylpropanolamine

Diet for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, also known as bone loss, is a common disease of the bones. With adequate exercise and the right diet, you can prevent and reduce the risk of developing it. The earlier you start, the better. In addition, the right diet also plays a role if you already have osteoporosis. While some foods can strengthen … Diet for Osteoporosis

Phototherapy: Let There Be Light!

Whether Johann Wolfgang v. Goethe actually demanded “Mer light!” on his deathbed remains unclear. What is clear, however, is that natural light is indispensable for our daily lives. It determines our biorhythm and ensures, among other things, that vitamin D is formed via irradiation on the skin. What’s more, sunlight and artificial light are also … Phototherapy: Let There Be Light!

Phototherapy: Types of Therapy

A new therapeutic approach uses immunological processes in the diseased cells during irradiation, because the inflammatory cells are extremely sensitive to light and die. The removal of the dead cells into the body’s lymphatic system causes a “learning process” in the bone marrow to stop producing these cells. Over time, the skin can recover and … Phototherapy: Types of Therapy

Healthy Diet for Seniors

In principle, the same applies to the elderly as to everyone else: Those who eat a healthy and varied diet stay fit longer. Vitamins and minerals as well as sufficient fluids help to strengthen the immune system and prevent diseases. Here seniors get tips for a healthy diet. Beware of vitamin D deficiency Human skin … Healthy Diet for Seniors