Minerals & trace elements

Minerals take on very differentimportant functionsin the organism. They are responsible for the production ofHormones and enzymes, ensurestableBone, strong muscles and healthy teeth, they transmit stimuli and form blood cells. Since the body is not able to produce minerals itself, they must be ingested with food. The most important minerals includeCalciumandmagnesiumIn the organism, these take over theBuilding bone and muscle massand the production of enzymes for the nerves, they are part of theConnective tissue, cartilage and skin. With suchvital tasksIt is therefore clear that a deficiency in important minerals should be avoided at all costs.

Minerals - for the "salt" in our lives

The mineral calcium is mainly found in cow’s milk or otherDairy productsavailable.Calciumbut also comes inWhole grains, legumes and green vegetablesSodium is found in table salt, bread and mineral water. Magnesium is found in whole grain products, vegetables, meat, milk, pulses and bananas.daily needsfor minerals depends on many factors such asAge, gender, sporting activity, diseasesas well as climate and air quality. Depending on the diet and the composition of the food, the body uses the respective minerals very differently. The vital substance preparations from Medicom guarantee a sensibleCombination of vital mineralsas well as trace elements and vitamins. Regardless of whether you are suffering fromStress, pressure to performor under increased occurrenceEnvironmental impactsuffers: Those who put more effort into their immune system and his health, supports his well-being with vital substance products from Medicom in a gentle and at the same time effective way. All Medicom preparations areEuropean and German lawand tested by an independent institute for purity and composition of the ingredients.

Trace elements – small amounts with great importance

The human organism needsTrace elementsin seemingly small amounts, but they are nevertheless of great importance for important metabolic processes such asProduction of enzymes. The trace elementmanganeseFor example, it is part of more than 60 enzymes and contributes to collagen synthesisBone development,Blood clotting and wound healingManganese is a component of many plant foods such as legumes, whole grain products, nuts, dried fruits and tea.molybdenumAs a trace element, it is part of enzymes and is found in foods such as cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruit, milk, and meat. The group of trace elements also includeschromewhich, as part of an organic complex, enhances the effect of insulin and thus influences carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism.chromehaspositive effects on athletic performance, as it controls the balance between muscle and fat mass. Other essential trace elements includecopper,Cobalt and nickel.

What deficiency symptoms can occur?

If minerals and trace elements are supplied to the body intoo small amountor not supplied at all, certainDeficiency diseasesThe most common diseases include Anemia in aIron deficiencyandMetabolic disordersin the case of an iodine deficiency. Deficiency diseases are promoted by poor eating habits, missing components in the soil, excessive sweating, gastrointestinal diseases, metabolic problems, or the use of certain medications.