VITRALYN PLUS

Bezeichnet man auch als das „Zellschutz-Trio“ unter den Vitaminen. Eine Vollversorgung ohne zusätzliche Supplementierung erscheint nur mit einer konsequent gesunden Lebensweise und den von der DEG empfohlenen 5 bis 6 Gemüse-/Obstrationen pro Tag möglich. Nikotin-, Alkohol- und Zuckerkonsum erhöhen zusätzlich den Bedarf an diesen unverzichtbaren Zellschutzvitaminen.

Most people know folic acid or vitamin B9 as the typical “fertility and pregnancy vitamin” – but it is important for much more than just cell division processes. To be precise, it is not even a vitamin, but a coenzyme and, as such, is involved in a variety of biochemical reactions such as blood formation; It also protects against arteriosclerosis. Folic acid deficiency is one of the most widespread deficiency symptoms, which is probably due, among other things, to the fact that it loses much of its effectiveness through exposure to light, heat, and long storage of our food. Supplementation with vital substance preparations such as those from NOBUSAN is therefore advisable for almost everyone, but especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding, when taking certain medications (laxatives, antiepileptics, cytostatics, antimalarials), with high alcohol consumption, and gastrointestinal diseases.

Folic acid is found in whole grain products, egg yolks, vegetables (cabbage, spinach, fennel, pumpkin, mushrooms, avocado), legumes, wheat germ, yeast (flakes), and nuts.

Symptoms of folic acid deficiency include changes in the mucous membranes in the mouth (e.g., burning sensation on the tongue), diarrhea, seemingly unexplained loss of appetite, and nausea, and can even lead to pathological changes in the blood count. If a woman does not consume enough folic acid during pregnancy, this can lead to malformations in the unborn child (neural tube defect).

Biotin is probably the best-known “beauty vitamin” and is also known as vitamin H or B7. If it is lacking in the diet, the deficiency usually manifests itself initially in hair loss, brittle nails, and skin diseases (dermatitis) because important functions in the conversion of carbohydrates and fatty acids are slowed down. It also supplies blood cells and the nervous system. Research has shown that frequent consumption of raw eggs can cause biotin deficiency, even though egg yolks contain large amounts of the substance. This paradoxical fact is due to another ingredient in raw eggs (avidin), which blocks biotin absorption. When supplemented with products such as NOBUSAN, the results are quickly apparent in the form of improved hair growth, stronger nails, and smoother skin. Biotin is found in soy, liver, legumes, spinach, mushrooms, whole grains, yeast, and nuts.

Symptoms of biotin deficiency include brittle fingernails, hair loss, skin problems, nervousness, and fatigue, and even depression.

B-Vitamine (zu denen auch Niacin, Pantothensäure, Folsäure und Biotin zählen) sind essenziell für die Vitalversorgung der Nerven sowie für Haut, Nägel und Haare. Die Vitamine der B-Gruppe sind unverzichtbar für die Verarbeitung von nervlichen Reizen und für die Gesunderhaltung der Psyche. Wenn Du selbst versuchst, eine Antwort auf die Frage zu finden, welche Vitamine gut für das Immunsystem sind, kommst Du an B-Vitaminen nicht vorbei. B-Vitamine können Krankheitserreger erkennen, das Zellwachstum fördern, die Schleimhäute intakt halten und vor oxidativem Stress schützen. B-Vitamine sind deshalb unverzichtbar für die organische Gesunderhaltung. Enthalten sind B-Vitamine vor allem in Fleischprodukten, aber auch in Vollkornprodukten, Hülsenfrüchten und Vitaminpräparaten.

Iron deficiency is a widespread phenomenon. Since iron is bound in the blood, women with heavy menstrual bleeding are particularly affected. If you are also vegetarian or vegan, the risk of developing iron deficiency is increased many times over, because the trace element from animal sources is better utilized by the body than that from plant sources. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, endurance athletes, and people who donate blood regularly also need more iron because it transports oxygen from the air we breathe to our cells and plays a role in energy production and detoxification.

IMPORTANT: The absorption of iron is reduced by the simultaneous consumption of dairy products, coffee, black tea, and green tea! Vitamin C, on the other hand, significantly promotes iron absorption. A breakfast of oatmeal with orange juice is therefore the ideal start to the day. However, even an extremely iron-rich diet is not sufficient when iron requirements are increased. In this case, high-quality dietary supplements such as those from NOBUSAN should be used.

Iron is found in dark meats (especially beef), nuts, chanterelles, grains (especially oats and millet, e.g., as flakes), dark vegetables such as spinach, savoy cabbage, or beetroot, legumes, green herbs, nuts, and molasses.

Symptoms of iron deficiency include constant fatigue and listlessness, pale, cracked skin, brittle hair and nails, inflammation of the oral mucosa, and loss of appetite.

Many of us are familiar with iodine primarily as an additive to table salt. In fact, iodized salt (always add after cooking!) is a good—and for vegetarians and vegans, the only—way to supply the body with this essential trace element. It is mainly stored in the thyroid gland and helps it to function properly. Iodine deficiency can develop quite quickly in areas far from the sea if sea fish is not a regular part of the diet; this is because the soil in our region tends to be low in iodine and the food that grows on it therefore also has a low iodine content. Women should ensure they have an adequate iodine intake, especially during pregnancy, because a deficiency can be passed on to the fetus and lead to serious malformations (cretinism). If you often feel sluggish and listless, gain weight without eating excessively, look “puffy,” and frequently experience a tightness in your throat, you should have your iodine levels tested. Otherwise, supplementation of this trace element is almost always recommended; products from the NOBUSAN family, for example, are suitable for this purpose. Iodine is found in sea fish, (edible) algae, and iodized table salt.

Symptoms of iodine deficiency include a slowed metabolism (unexplained weight gain, lethargy, feeling of heaviness), flaky, dry skin, constipation, susceptibility to cold and infections, and, in cases of prolonged deficiency, a so-called “goiter” (enlarged thyroid gland in the neck).

Depleted, unilaterally farmed, and overfertilized soils are the reason why our domestic grains and vegetables now contain only a fraction of the selenium they provided 100 years ago. This trace element is the “fuel” for an important enzyme that controls the body's detoxification reactions, is important for iodine metabolism and thus for the thyroid gland, and is essential for the immune system. Because vegetarians and vegans do not eat meat, which contains quite a lot of selenium, they need to pay even more attention to their intake than other groups. Since it is difficult to consume sufficient quantities of foods that contain significant amounts of selenium, supplementation in the form of dietary supplements such as those from NOBUSAN is recommended for almost everyone.

Selenium is found in meat and fish, nuts, molasses, whole grains, and garlic.

Symptoms of a prolonged selenium deficiency include certain heart and thyroid diseases, growth disorders, reduced fertility in men, immune deficiency, and anemia.

Zinc is a trace element that influences nearly every bodily function as a component of more than 100 enzymes. It has a particularly pronounced effect on cell and tissue growth, insulin storage, immune defense, male fertility, heavy metal excretion, and the utilization of the essential vitamin A. Externally, we know zinc as an ingredient in numerous wound and healing ointments. Zinc requirements increase with heavy sweating (heat, sports), injuries (surgery, burns), when taking certain medications (diuretics, cortisone, antibiotics, ACTH, and others), and during pregnancy. When the body is fighting an infection, it also needs a lot of zinc; therefore, increased doses are almost always beneficial during the cold season. In our latitudes, zinc deficiency is widespread due to depleted soils and the high degree of processing of our food (e.g., polished rice contains only one-fifth of the zinc content of brown rice!). Nevertheless, it is often only noticed when it manifests itself in the form of wound healing disorders, recurring infections, diabetes, or liver disease. A varied, wholesome diet provides a good foundation, but it must also be maintained because the body does not have large zinc stores.

Zinc is found in oysters (more than 100 mg/kg!), whole grain products, fish and meat (including offal), eggs, carrots, potatoes, and dairy products.

Symptoms of zinc deficiency include poorly healing wounds, frequent colds and other infections, and inflamed skin.

Vitamin D is particularly important for strengthening the body's defenses, as it activates immune cells and optimizes the immune system. And best of all, the body can produce vitamin D itself simply through exposure to natural sunlight. It may be advisable to take vitamin D supplements, not only in winter when there is insufficient sunlight.

Vitamin K is an important factor in blood clotting and influences bone and cell growth. Just like vitamins A and E, it is fat-soluble, meaning that the body can only utilize it in combination with fat. In infants, vitamin K is supplied by colostrum; if the child is not breastfed, the vitamin should be supplemented. Because an overdose is hardly possible, most NOBUSAN combination products contain vitamin K and are highly recommended as an additional source.

Vitamin K is found in green vegetables (especially Swiss chard, cabbage, cress, and spinach), kiwis, oatmeal, tomatoes, onions, eggs, liver, dairy products, meat, and fish, all of which should be prepared with a little fat. Oatmeal with milk and fresh kiwi would therefore be a real vitamin K bomb – not to mention the many other healthy vitamins and minerals.

Symptoms of vitamin K deficiency include unexplained bleeding, vascular calcification, and low bone density. A sufficient intake of vitamin K should be ensured, especially if there is a family history of osteoporosis.

Grapes are known to be very healthy. Even the small, bitter-tasting grape seeds contain many beneficial substances. They contain OPC, an antioxidant discovered in 1948 by French scientist Jack Masquelier. It has powerful antioxidant properties, protecting cells from free radicals, strengthening the immune system, preventing cardiovascular problems, positively affecting cholesterol levels, and supporting all healing processes. Grape seed extract can therefore be described as a natural beauty and anti-aging remedy, as it also supports connective tissue and keeps the skin elastic, which can reduce the formation of wrinkles. If you don't want to eat grape seeds, it is best to take dietary supplements containing grape seed extract. CAUTION: People with a grape allergy should not use grape seed extract. If you are taking blood-thinning medication, you should consult your doctor before using the extract.

Anyone who frequently suffers from cracked corners of the mouth, migraine attacks, brittle fingernails, flaky skin around the eyes and nose, or inflamed tongue mucosa should consider the possibility that they may be consuming too little vitamin B2 (riboflavin). It is a component of many enzymes that regulate energy production and protein metabolism and is important for tissue growth. Although it is found in small amounts in many foods, a diet with very few animal products can cause a vitamin B2 deficiency. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, during convalescence after surgery (with tissue regeneration), and in cases of chronic alcohol abuse, the need for vitamin B2 increases significantly and should ideally be supplemented with good supplements such as those from >NOBUSAN. People undergoing treatment for depression should pay particular attention to this vitamin: their medication increases their vitamin B2 requirements, while at the same time a balanced vitamin B2 level in the blood can reduce the necessary dosage of medication!

Vitamin B2 is found in all dairy products, eggs, yeast, wheat germ, sea fish, meat, and (whole grain) cereals.

Symptoms of vitamin B2 deficiency include flaky skin around the eyes and mouth, cracked corners of the mouth (rhagades), changes in the mucous membranes of the nose and tongue, dull and brittle fingernails, and in severe cases, anemia, growth disorders, and degeneration of nerve tissue.

The mineral causes the muscles to relax and the nerves to calm down.

Calcium is not only the main building block for bones and teeth, but also plays an important role in blood clotting, muscle and nerve function, and the prevention of allergic reactions. Its bone-strengthening effect—particularly important for those with an increased tendency toward osteoporosis—is most effective in combination with vitamin D3, which the body can only produce itself through exposure to sunlight. When you consider that an adult body can “store” up to 1.4 kilograms (!) of calcium, the importance of this mineral becomes clear.

IMPORTANT: If you have a family history of osteoporosis, do not eat dairy products, suffer from any allergies, or, for example, mosquito bites always swell up extremely and itch for a long time, you should permanently increase your calcium intake significantly – up to 1200 mg per day. Such high doses cannot be achieved through diet alone. In these cases, use supplements such as those from NOBUSAN. Since water-soluble calcium is excreted via body fluids (urine, sweat, feces), side effects from long-term maximum doses (>1500 mg/day) are only to be expected if fluid intake is consistently insufficient. They can manifest themselves in urinary stones and hypercalcemia (excessive calcium levels) in the blood and organs. Therefore, drink at least 2, preferably 3 liters daily and have your calcium levels checked regularly by your doctor if you are taking additional supplements.

Calcium is found in all dairy products, green vegetables, oatmeal, nuts, and some mineral waters. (Black tea and phosphates in sausage products, processed cheese, soft drinks, etc. have been found to inhibit calcium absorption; however, as these foods have no significant nutritional value and many disadvantages, it should not be too difficult to avoid consuming them regularly. The situation is different with large quantities of recommended foods such as whole grains, legumes, spinach, or rhubarb. These also reduce calcium absorption somewhat, but should not be eliminated from the diet. Just don't overdo it.

Symptoms of calcium deficiency include a tendency to break bones, dental problems (enamel erosion, periodontitis), and excessive allergic reactions. The most serious long-term consequence of calcium deficiency is definitely osteoporosis (decrease in bone density/bone softening) in old age.