Micronutrient therapy
| Curbs inflammatory processes | |
| Mitigation of inflammatory processes is an important aspect of therapy for all forms of chronic inflammation. Frankincense extract (Boswellia serrata) are used fpr their antiphlogistic, corticomimetic and immunomodulating effects especially for pain treatment and accompanying therapy for chronic inflammations. The boswellic acids, triterpene acids and terpene alcohols found in Frankincense are particularly suitable for the treatment of acute and chronic pain caused by inflammatory processes in joints, muscles and the spine. Inflammatory processes are supported by inflammation-promoting and immunosuppressive inflammation mediators. EPA can inhibit the development of these highly inflammatory tissue hormones and modulate their effect by forming favorable eicosanoids. Therefore there is a broad spectrum of indications for the therapeutic use of omega-3 fatty acids. In chronic inflammation, orally supplemenation of enzymes can be used to inhibit inflammation and relieve pain. The improvement of the symptoms is accompanied by a clinically proven change in the cytokine pattern, which explains the immunomodulating properties. In addition, proteolytic enzymes dissolve immune complexes responsible for inflammatory tissue damage. |
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| Increases antioxidative capacity | |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an efficient radical scavenger due to its reducing, antioxidative properties and it has an important protective function against oxidative damage for lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and cell membranes. L-Glutathione and selenium-containing glutathione peroxidase form one of the most important antioxidative redox systems in the intracellular space. L-glutathione protects cell structures, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids from oxidative damage by oxygen and hydrogen peroxide radicals. Selenium is a component of glutathione peroxidase and thus an important component of antioxidative defense. |
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| Strengthens the immune system | |
| Vitamin C also has a special significance for the efficiency of the immune system. It stimulates cellular and humoral immunity, promotes the phagocytosis activity of leukocytes, activates the complement system and the formation of antibodies. The micronutrients selenium and zinc have an stimulating effect on the immune system. An insufficient zinc status impairs the formation and activity of phagocytes and natural killer cells. It is also suspected that zinc inhibits the formation of inflammation-promoting cytokines and thus has a direct influence on the course of infection. |
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| Support the immune system with an intact intestinal flora | |
| The intestinal microflora is part of the immune system and is closely linked to the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT). Therefore disturbances in the intestinal flora not only directly impair processes in the digestive tract, but can also weaken the resistance of all defense systems and thus the entire immune defense system. Supplementation with probiotics can help strengthen the immune system. The mucosa cells metabolize about 70% of absorbed glutamine , making this amino acid an indispensable nutrient for the cells of the intestinal epithelium. Supplementation with L-glutamine can also maintain the defensive functions of the intestinal mucosa and support the intestine-associated immune response. In addition, L-glutamine is the precursor for glutathione biosynthesis and thus a central component for maintaining the antioxidative status. Polyphenols from green tea, blueberries and pomegranate, among others, have anti-inflammatory properties and also have a positive effect on the composition of the intestinal flora. |