Micronutrient therapy
| Protects nerve cells | |
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Many neurological disorders respond well to an accompanying therapeutic, high-dose supplementiation of B-vitamins due to their involvement in nerver formation and metabolism. In intermediate metabolism there is an interdependence between folic Acid and Vitamin-B12-metabolism. A deficiency of these two vitamins can often be observed in combination with neuropsychiatric symptoms. Capsaicin (chilli), caffeine, catechins (green tea), sulforaphane/glucoraphanin (broccoli), curcumin (curcuma) and resveratrol/terosyllables (grapes and red wine) -have neuroprotective properties. They act on sirtuins and stimulate the formation of antioxidative and neuroprotective enzymes, |
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| Promotes cerebral blood flow | |
| The use of Ginkgo in the symptomatic treatment of organic brain disorders is recommended. Ginkgo promotes local microcirculation, which has a positive effect on the cerebral energy metabolism. Ginkgo can significantly improve symptoms of dementia, such as memory and concentration disorders, feeling of depression, dizziness, tinnitus and headaches. | |
| Improves energy supply in the mitochondria | |
| Reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, short NADH, is involved as coenzyme and hydrogen transmitter in many redox reactions in the cells. NADH can also increase the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. Coenzyme Q10 play a key role in metochondrial energy production as an electron donor. As age increases the self-synthesis and status of coenzym Q10 decreases. |
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| Supports the synthesis and function of neurotransmitters | |
| People with brain disorders often show a lower neurotransmitter level in the basal ganglia. Clinical manifestations include decreased memory and cognitive function, orientation difficulties, depression, anxiety, reduced ability to learn, affectability and lack of drive. Amino acids, especially L-carnitine, L-tyrosine and L-phenylalanine, show good therapeutic success in practical application. The sulfur-containing amino acid taurine is of central importance for neuronal excitation conduction and signal transmission. |