Zinc

The effect of zinc is scientifically proven

Brazil nuts: too much of the wrong selenium
18 Aug
Without zinc, the human immune system cannot fulfil its functions. The body needs this trace element to form immune cells that control immune reactions and kill off pathogens. In case of a zinc deficiency, the organism lacks the weapons to defend from an attack by viruses and bacteria. The result...

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Zinc

How can a zinc deficiency become noticeable?

Boosting Your Immune System with Zinc-Scientifically Proven
18 Aug
A zinc deficiency can be clearly detected only by the laboratory testing of blood. However, there are a number of symptoms that – in addition to increased susceptibility to infections – may indicate a zinc deficiency: Fatigue and lack of drive Decreasing physical performance Persistent states of exhaustion Depressive...

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Zinc

Risk groups for zinc deficiency

Risk groups for zinc deficiency
18 Aug
Zinc is an essential trace element that is normally sufficiently absorbed with food. However, due to changes in eating habits, increased consumption of fast food and convenience foods, high alcohol consumption, but also because of some voluntary diets or vegan diets, more and more people are consuming too little zinc....

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Selenium

What is selenium?

What is selenium?
18 Aug
Selenium is one of the so-called essential trace elements. This means that the body needs only very small amounts of it every day - but they are essential for life. The importance of selenium for the organism has only crystallized in recent decades. At the beginning of the 20th century, the...

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Malnutrition

How you can prevent malnutrition

How you can prevent malnutrition
18 Aug
If you notice signs of malnutrition in a relative or yourself (How malnutrition manifests itself), talk to the doctor treating you about it. He or she can then initiate countermeasures as needed, ranging from fortifying the diet with energy and nutrient concentrates to sip feeds to tube or intravenous feeding....

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Malnutrition

Obesity does not protect against malnutrition

Obesity does not protect against malnutrition
18 Aug
If a very obese person loses a lot of weight, they may still be overweight - but nevertheless already malnourished. Particularly in the case of overweight people, however, both relatives and many doctors often pay too little attention to weight loss or even perceive it as positive. Therefore, malnutrition in...

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Malnutrition

Malnutrition – more than a lack of food

Malnutrition – more than a lack of food
18 Aug
What is malnutrition? Malnutrition occurs when the body is not adequately supplied with energy and / or vital nutrients through food. As a result, there is an altered body composition and measurable limitations in physical and mental functions. Experts distinguish between a quantitative and a qualitative form of malnutrition. In the...

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Health Topics, Pregnancy

Folic acid and pregnancy poster

Folic acid for a healthy baby growth
14 Apr
An adequate supply of folic acid is important for the healthy development of the embryo. Why is this so? Folic acid is involved in the synthesis of hereditary substances - without folic acid, human cells cannot divide. Thus, it plays an important role in all growth and cell division processes. A...

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