Vitamins and minerals

Vitamin A (retinol)

Powerful antioxidant. Essential for the immune system. Prevents night blindness. Helps with skin conditions and acne. Necessary for tissue repair and maintenance.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

Essential for the function of the nervous system, heart, muscles and brain. Stimulates the digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. 

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Creates lamb tissue and red blood cells. Stimulates digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. 

Vitamin B3 (niacin)

Supports the treatment of osteoarthritis. Stimulates digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Stimulates digestion. 

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)

Stimulates digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Powerful antioxidant. Enhances adrenal function and nerve conduction. Helps the production of red blood cells. 

Vitamin B8 (biotin)

Biotin stimulates cell growth and fatty acid production. Stimulates fat and protein digestion and consumption of B-complex vitamins. Biotin stimulates healthy sweat glands, nerve tissue and bone marrow.

Vitamin C

Powerful antioxidant. Vital for tissue growth and repair. Strengthens the immune system. 

Vitamin E

Powerful antioxidant. Promotes blood circulation. Vital for tissue repair and maintenance. Strengthens the immune system. 

Vitamin K (phyloquinone)

Vitamin K is important for blood clotting, as well as for bone metabolism.

Choline

Necessary for nerve conduction, gallbladder function and liver function. Choline also minimises excess fat in the liver and aids in hormone production. 

Inositol

Is vital for hair growth. Helps prevent hardening of the arteries. Helps remove fats from the liver.
It lowers both cholesterol (because it regulates the conversion of fats in the body) and blood pressure (because of its calming effect). 

Calcium

Helps blood clotting and regulates hormones, muscle contractions and nerve impulses. Strengthens bones and teeth. 

Chrome

Is required for proper functioning of insulin and in maintaining blood sugar levels. It also plays a role in fat metabolism. 

Manganese

Essential for bone and cartilage formation. Stimulates sex hormone function. Activates enzymes for vitamin absorption. Is required for the digestion of proteins, fats and cholesterol. 

Iron

Essential for the immune system. Necessary for haemoglobin production. Helps in energy production. 

Selenium

Antioxidant. Preventive against cardiovascular disease and cancer. Strengthens the immune system. Necessary for tissue elasticity. 

Potassium

Necessary for the nervous system, hormones and muscle function. Regulates blood pressure and controls heart activity. Maintains water/sodium balance. 

Magnesium

Essential for heart and muscle function. Vital for bone formation. Stimulates enzymatic systems. 

Phosphorus

Vital for healthy tissue repair and growth. Is required for processing calcium, vitamins, fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Helps in the production of energy. 

Zinc

is required in the assembly of proteins and thus for tissue growth and renewal. It also plays a role in building and breaking down carbohydrates. Zinc is part of the hormone insulin and it ensures that the immune system works properly. 

Sulphur

Helps purify the blood and stimulates resistance to bacteria. It helps in oxidation reactions, stimulates bile secretion in the liver and protects against toxins. 

Amino acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of life, united in chains that make up proteins. Proteins are a necessary part of every living cell in the body. There are about 28 commonly known amino acids.

These amino acids are combined to form the hundreds of different proteins that make up all living things.

The liver produces about 80% of the required amino acids. The remaining 20% come from the diet and are called: essential amino acids. 

Histidine

Helps in the growth and repair of tissues. Is required for the production of both red and white blood cells. 

Isoleucine

Is required for haemoglobin formation. Stabilises and regulates blood sugar and energy levels. 

Leucine

Protects muscles and acts as fuel for the body. Promotes healing of bones, skin and muscle tissue. 

Lysine

Building block for all proteins. Helps absorption of calcium and maintains proper nitrogen balance. Helps in the production of antibodies, hormones and enzymes. Helps in collagen formation and tissue repair. 

Methionine

Helps break down fats, prevents fat build-up in liver and arteries. Promotes digestion. Very beneficial for allergic chemical sensitivities and osteoporosis. 

Threonine

Supports liver function preventing the build-up of fat in the liver. Strengthens the immune system by producing antibodies. 

Tryptophan

Reduces insomnia, helps stabilise moods and is used by the brain to produce serotonin. Reduces stress, helps the heart and aids in weight management. 

Tyrosine

Treats anxiety, depression, allergies and headaches. Helps stabilise moods, suppresses appetite and reduces body fat. 

Valine

Stimulating effect. Improves muscle metabolism, tissue repair and nitrogen balance.

Polyphenols and flavonoids

Caffeine acid

An antioxidant. Caffeic acid also inhibits carcinogens.

Caffeine

Belongs to the group of methylxanthines. Caffeine is an uplifting substance that also stimulates metabolism.
 

Caffeoyl derivatives

Caffeoylshikimic acid

Chlorogenic acid

An antioxidant. Is thought to have a beneficial effect on blood sugar levels. 

Feruloylquinic acid

Kaempferol

Highly potent antioxidant that protect against harmful free radicals. 

Quercetin

Antioxidant. Can reduce allergic symptoms and reduce inflammation. 

Quinic acid

Rutin

A strong antioxidant. Rutin reduces clumping of blood and inhibits inflammation. 

Theobromine

An alkaloid. Theobromine can act as a stimulator of smooth muscle.


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