What food supplements do vegans and vegetarians need?
Do you abstain from meat and mainly dairy products or do you eat a completely vegan diet and want to provide your body with important nutrients every day? Then our VEGAN ESSENTIALS food supplement from Vitactiv offers you exactly that - simply, quickly and easily with just 1 capsule a day!
Would you like to get to know our 13-in-1 complex as a supplement to your vegan diet? We'll tell you what's inside ...
The key vitamin for vegans: vitamin B12 - in high doses with us
As a vegan, you will probably know that vitamin B12 is only found in sufficient quantities in foods of animal origin. Strictly speaking, this vitamin is not produced by plants at all.
If you are now thinking that there are algae with a significant B12 content, you are of course right. In fact, the vitamin is not produced by the algae themselves, but by microorganisms that live on the plant or in the soil.
Most vegans supplement with vitamin B12 because it plays a key role in the formation of red blood cells.
for the formation of red blood cells
for the function of the nervous system
in energy metabolism
in cell division
in the breakdown process of homocysteine - a high homocysteine level can be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
VEGAN ESSENTIALS contains 500 µg of high-dose methylcobalamin per capsule , the bioactive form of B12 - directly available and particularly easy to utilize.
This means that our vitamin B12 is produced in a natural fermentation process. This initially produces B12 in the form of cyanocobalamin. But we go one step further and convert it enzymatically into the significantly more bioavailable methylcobalamin so that your body doesn't have to do this for you first, but can use it directly.
The other B vitamins for your daily needs
We have now explained that vitamin B12 supplementation is particularly important for vegans and vegetarians. But there are other vitamins that can fall by the wayside in a purely plant-based diet - first and foremost the group of other B vitamins ...
In our body's energy metabolism, it is essentially the B vitamins that are involved in the utilization of food. They have to be constantly supplied to the body as they are all water-soluble and can therefore hardly be stored. To ensure that they are not missing at a crucial point in your metabolism, we have combined all the relevant B's in VEGAN ESSENTIALS.
Thiamine (vitamin B1) for your energy metabolism
Thiamine helps you to convert carbohydrates into energy and also supports the heart and nervous system.* If you do a lot of sport or physically strenuous work, your need for vitamin B1 may be increased. This also applies if you consume a lot of cereals.
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) for your blood cells and more
Riboflavin also plays a major role for energy and nerves. But this vitamin is even more versatile. It also contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and supports cell protection, vision, skin and mucous membranes.* Vegans are often undersupplied, as sources rich in vitamin B2 such as dairy products are not available.
Niacin (vitamin B3) for nerves & psyche
Vitamin B3 occurs in nature in two forms: as directly available niacin and as tryptophan, which must first be converted into niacin in the body. To produce 1 mg of niacin, around 60 mg of tryptophan is required, which is already present in lower quantities in plant protein sources.
A pronounced niacin deficiency can lead to irritability, tiredness and skin problems.
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) - the all-rounder of the metabolism
This vitamin has several of your metabolic functions under control:1. protein metabolism,*2. glycogen metabolism,* in which glucose is converted into glycogen, which helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels, among other things3. homocysteine metabolism,* which in turn is important for cell health
Biotin, your "beauty all-rounder"
Biotin is often rightly referred to as the "beauty vitamin", as it is known for its positive effects on skin, hair and nails.* So when it comes to beauty, we benefit threefold!Plant-based foods do contain biotin, but often in smaller quantities.
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) - your wake-up vitamin
With pantothenic acid, the fatigue monster inside you can be tackled!The vitamin supports mental performance, helps to reduce fatigue and plays a key role in energy metabolism.
So with B vitamins, you're well supplied. But what else is important?
Your eye vitamin A as vegan retinyl palmitate
It is the crucial vitamin for the eyes and vision: vitamin A.*Fruit and vegetables contain a range of provitamin A carotenoids, which can be converted into vitamin A in the body to varying degrees. Nevertheless , vegetarians and vegans should always keep an eye on maintaining an adequate vitamin A status.
In the form of retinyl palmitate, as contained in our vegan capsules, vitamin A is already bioactive and therefore particularly highly bioavailable.
Good for your blood: iron
As an important component of red blood cells (haemoglobin), iron is essential for transporting oxygen in the blood, but also for cell formation, a functioning immune system and cognitive performance*.
But not all iron is the same ...
As vegans, we have to face the fact that plant-based iron (so-called "non-heme iron") is simply less easily absorbed than bivalent "heme iron" of animal origin.
With the iron bisglycinate in our capsules, you can easily ensure your supply. This is a vegan form of iron with the highest bioavailability. And as it is well known that twice is better, the vitamin B2 contained in the capsules also contributes to normal iron metabolism*.
Your plus in zinc, because phytates can inhibit absorption
Zinc is a trace element that contributes to many important tasks in the body:
to the normal function of the immune system*
to protect the cells from "oxidative stress "*
to a normal metabolism of macronutrients*
to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails*
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 50% of all people are deficient in zinc. A vegetarian and vegan diet can also contribute to a zinc deficiency, as many plant-based foods contain phytic acid, which makes it more difficult to absorb zinc.
VEGAN ESSENTIALS helps you to reliably cover your daily zinc requirement - in the form of organic zinc bisglycinate, the zinc compound with the highest bioavailability.
Your additional trio of minerals: selenium, iodine and calcium
Let's start with selenium, the all-rounder of minerals or, more precisely, trace elements. This is of great importance for cell protection against oxidative stress, for the immune system, for the thyroid gland and also for the growth of hair and fingernails*.
Our vegan capsules contain pure sodium selenite, which can be easily absorbed and, unlike organic selenium, does not accumulate in the body to increase selenium levels.
The second element in the group is iodine for healthy thyroid function,* which can also be absorbed by eating algae as well as fish. But do you know exactly how much of it is in which algae? You certainly don't want to risk a long-term overdose of iodine. Our capsules provide you with a safe, controlled amount.
Our trio is completed by calcium, the building block for healthy growth and a stable physique. And that doesn't just apply to children!
A functioning musculoskeletal system basically requires two things:robust bones and good muscles.
Many women and men have problems with their bones or joints at some point and suffer from osteoporosis or osteoarthritis, for example.1
VEGAN ESSENTIALS helps you to reliably cover your daily requirement of valuable calcium without dairy products.
VEGAN ESSENTIALS - buy vegan capsules now and get the best supply
Whether you are a new vegan or have been living a plant-based lifestyle for a long time - our vegan multi-nutrient complex offers you a well thought-out and compact supply for every day. So you can concentrate fully on your life - with energy, clarity and a clear conscience.
Here are the benefits for you at a glance:
13-in-1 complex optimally tailored to a vegan diet
Includes a high dose of vitamin B12 - 500 µg of highly bioavailable methylcobalamin
Just 1 capsule daily - simple, fast, efficient
4 months range - content: 120 capsules
No artificial additives - 100% purity you can rely on
Manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards
Source:1https://www.rki.de/DE/Themen/Nichtuebertragbare-Krankheiten/Koerperliche-Gesundheit/Muskuloskelettale-Erkrankungen/muskuloskelettale-erkrankungen-node.html
*Statements on the ingredients according to the Health Claims Regulation in the information area Effect.
Is your head causing you stress?
Like a thunderstorm in your head, sometimes sudden, sometimes gradual ...
If more than just a "little headache" restricts your everyday life, it can be a real challenge in the long term.
Many sufferers describe an increased sensitivity to light (photophobia) and sound (phonophobia). Visual disturbances with flickering lights or zigzag lines can also occur - technically known as anaura1.
The causes have not been conclusively clarified, but are often associated with the nervous system.2,3,4 Researchers assume that various processes in the brain are out of sync - like an orchestra in which everyone is suddenly playing out of sync.
A drop in serotonin levels in the brain (serotonin is a neurotransmitter), which can lead to inflammatory dilation of the blood vessels, is also being discussed as a cause.
Possible immediate triggers are
Stress - emotional or physical pressure throws the nervous system out of balance
Hormone fluctuations - especially in women around their period or during the menopause (keyword "oestrogen levels")5
Lack of sleep or an irregular sleep rhythm
Certain foods - such as red wine, cheese or chocolate
Changes in the weather or bright light - sensitive head, strong reaction
MIGRA KOMPLEX from Vitactiv, the natural 5-in-1 formula
MIGRA KOMPLEX combines valuable extracts of feverfew flowers and ginger root with magnesium, vitamin B2 and coenzyme Q10. Find out more about the ingredients in the following sections ...
Feverfew: love for the stressed head
Feverfew sounds a bit like grandmother's herb garden - and in fact it has a long tradition that goes far, far beyond grandmother's time. The Greek physician and pharmacologist Dioscorides already mentioned the herb in his De Materia Medica from the 1st century AD. And it is very likely that the medieval abbess Hildegard von Bingen also described the plant in her herbology in the 12th century - albeit without mentioning it directly by name.
At the center of interest: the parthenolide
Tanacetum parthenium - the botanical name for feverfew - is an aromatic, fragrant plant with white flowers and a yellow center that looks a bit like wild chamomile. What makes it special is a specific ingredient: parthenolide. This bitter plant substance has it all - because the plant produces it to protect itself against predators. It also attracts attention in research. There it is being investigated with regard to a possible relaxing effect on the blood vessels in the head*.
MIGRA KOMPLEX from Vitactiv contains highly concentrated feverfew flower extract standardized to a very high parthenolide content of 0.8 percent. Many other suppliers only have a content of around 0.2 percent.
Ginger, the traditional tuber from the Far East
Ginger originally comes from South East Asia and is now cultivated in many tropical regions of the world. The most valuable part of ginger is the rhizome, i.e. the ginger root, which grows underground. Its use can be traced back to ancient China and India - a tradition that is still alive today, e.g. in the Indian natural science of Ayurveda.
The most valuable substance is gingerol
Ginger root contains numerous nutrients - including gingerol, which is considered the most important bioactive ingredient in ginger. Gingerol belongs to the group of secondary plant substances known as phenols and is also responsible for the typical pungent taste of ginger. But gingerol can do even more - and is therefore the subject of many scientific studies.
MIGRA KOMPLEX contains 200 mg of highly concentrated ginger extract with standardized 5 percent gingerol per daily dose (equivalent to 10 mg per daily intake).
Magnesium and riboflavin - a powerful duo for nerves and energy
If certain areas of the brain, especially the brain stem and cerebral cortex, show increased excitability, this can lead to everyday stimuli - such as light, sounds or smells - being perceived excessively.
But what causes this hyperexcitability? Research assumes that imbalances in energy production - particularly in the mitochondria, the "power plants of the cells" - lead to this hypersensitivity of the nerve cells. The brain is then unable to supply enough energy in response to stimuli, including stress or hormonal fluctuations during menstruation or the menopause, and "overheats", so to speak.
MIGRA KOMPLEX combines magnesium and riboflavin
The mineral magnesium and riboflavin - also known as vitamin B2 - both contribute to the normal functioning of the nervous system and energy metabolism.* They can therefore help to keep the processing of stimuli in balance.
In MIGRA KOMPLEX we use high-quality magnesium bisglycinate, which can be optimally absorbed and utilized by your body. It is also very gentle on the stomach. The riboflavin is present as bioactive sodium riboflavin 5'-phosphate (R5P-Na for short), which no longer has to undergo any conversion processes after ingestion and is directly available to the body.
Coenzyme Q10 turns the duo into a trio
Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, is a nutrient that our body can produce itself - primarily in the liver, but also in the kidneys, pancreas and heart.
The combination of Q10, magnesium and riboflavin in particular is being discussed as very promising. This is shown by a placebo-controlled double-blind study in which 130 migraine sufferers between the ages of 18 and 65 took part.6
The supplementation of Q10, magnesium and vitamin B2 led to the following results in the study:
"The number of migraine days per month decreased"
"The intensity of migraine pain was significantly reduced in the supplement group compared to the placebo group"
Our Migra capsules contain plant-based coenzyme Q10 and are therefore also suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets.
MIGRA KOMPLEX - your benefits at a glance
You feel well informed so far and are considering giving MIGRA KOMPLEX a try? Here are the benefits of our product at a glance:
Plant-based motherwort complex - completely natural
Highly concentrated: Feverfew flower extract with standardized 0.8 % parthenolide
Cleverly combined: Magnesium + riboflavin + coenzyme Q10
Highly bioavailable nutrients in the form of magnesium bisglycinate and sodium riboflavin 5'-phosphate
Supports the nervous system and energy metabolism
Vegetarian & vegan: The product is completely free from animal ingredients
No artificial additives - 100% purity you can rely on
Manufactured & laboratory-tested in Germany: We offer you optimum quality and safety
*Statements on the ingredients according to the Health Claims Regulation in the information area Effect.
Sources:
1https://www.wicker.de/magazin/migraene-mit-aura
2https://www.gesundheitsinformation.de/migraene.html
3https://flexikon.doccheck.com/de/Migräne4https://www.dmkg.de/patienten/antworten-auf-die-wichtigsten-fragen-rund-um-den-kopfschmerz-onlinebroschuere/online_broschuere_migraene
5https://www.msdmanuals.com/de/heim/störungen-der-hirn-rückenmarks-und-nervenfunktion/kopfschmerzen/cluster-kopfschmerzen#Behandlung_v735503_de
6Gaul, C; Diener HC et al: Improvement of migraine symptoms with a proprietary supplement containing riboflavin, magnesium and Q10: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter trial. The Journal of Headache and Pain, 2015
Checklist ticked off? Because baby happiness is a shared thing ...
Would you like nothing more than for your next pregnancy test to finally show two lines?
You are probably already aware of some important factors that can have a negative impact on the onset of pregnancy. However, a short checklist can't hurt to be on the safe side:
✔️ Are both of your stress levels within an acceptable range?✔️ Do you avoid nicotine and alcohol?✔️ As a man, do you avoid sources of heat such as tight pants with restricted air circulation, heated seats (e.g. in the car), saunas and hot baths?
The latter is actually not a myth, but really useful for healthy sperm. The reason why they develop in the scrotum is that the temperature there, at 33-35 °C, is even lower than inside the body directly.
But now let's look at how the ingredients in FERTIL SERM Aktiv provide you with additional support ...
Fertility capsules - important micronutrients for men
When the desire for a child arises, it is advisable that not only the female partner but also the man pays attention to his diet and an adequate supply of certain vital substances. Each of our fertility capsules, of which you only need to take one a day, contains 15 sensibly combined ingredients for holistic support with regard to sperm formation, fertility, testosterone levels, energy metabolism and the nervous system:
the minerals or trace elements zinc, selenium and copper
B vitamins and vitamins A, C, D and E
the coenzyme Q10
the amino acid L-carnitine
Lycopene, an antioxidant from tomato fruit extract
The number, activity and quality of sperm is crucial
Did you know that there are around 15 million sperm "swimming" in the ejaculate?So it's hard to believe that it can take such a long time for a single sperm to actually reach its destination - the egg.
However, it is not only the number of sperm that matters, but also how well and quickly the sperm move (motility) and whether their composition or shape corresponds to the norm (morphology). With the first ejaculation, men are fertile and can usually still father children at an advanced age. However, the quantity and, in particular, the quality of sperm start to decline from around the age of 35. This is completely normal and can also be favored by falling testosterone levels.
This is where 5 ingredients from FERTIL SPERM Aktiv come to your aid:
1. selenium to support normal sperm production*.
2. zinc, which contributes to normal fertility and reproduction (procreation) as well as testosterone production and DNA synthesis*.
3. vitamin B6 for the regulation of normal hormonal activity*.
4. vitamin A because of its function in cell specialization (cell differentiation).* Vitamin A is converted in the body to retinoic acid, which plays a central role in spermatogenesis, i.e. the conversion of sperm precursors into functional sperm.
5. vitamin D. As several cell types in the testicles have vitamin D receptors, studies have been looking into the connection between vitamin D and the male reproductive system for some time. A Danish study, for example, showed that men with adequate vitamin D levels (above 75 nmol/l) had higher sperm motility and better spermiogram results.1
5 L-carnitine, an amino acid compound produced naturally in the body, high concentrations of which are found in the epididymis, where sperm mature and need energy for motility.
Don't underestimate the effects of stress and oxidative stress
We all know the negative effects of stress on our bodies. The World Health Organization (WHO) has even declared chronic stress to be the greatest health threat of this century.The B vitamins contained in our capsules can help you show nerve strength*.
Oxidative stress is something else. It is caused by an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidant defense mechanisms. Andsperm are particularly susceptible to oxidative stress. It can cause DNA fragmentation. This means that breaks occur in the DNA strands of sperm, which, among other things, reduces the chance of natural conception.
As you can see, an antioxidant-rich diet can also be beneficial for your little friends! However, due to the industrial processing of our food and long delivery routes and storage times, it is not so easy to get a good supply of antioxidants.
Our Kinderwunsch capsules therefore contain 6 times the antioxidant power - thanks to zinc, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin C, coenzyme Q10 and natural lycopene from tomato fruit extract.
Studies are looking at lycopene in particular to protect against oxidative DNA damage in sperm and the influence of Q10 on sperm motility and DNA integrity.
Order FERTIL SPERM Active Fertility Capsules
Order our certified premium capsules in a 2-month supply right here without a prescription. We guarantee you the best pharmacy quality and also do not use any artificial additives or undesirable anti-caking agents such as magnesium stearate (magnesium salts) or talc.
We also have the counterpart for HER:INOSITOL MYO, the nutrient complex for women who want to have children - to support hormone balance, a regular cycle and egg maturation.
... and something nice to finish with
We've already explained earlier that sperm don't really like it that warm.But now we'll tell you what's really just a myth:
The assumption that it helps to abstain in between intercourse in order to "accumulate and save" sperm for your partner's fertile days is wrong. The opposite is the case: if the sperm cells remain in the scrotum for a longer period of time, this can actually have a negative effect on their motility.
It certainly makes sense to keep an eye on your fertile days, but don't worry too much (stressfully) - collecting and saving is definitely not necessary!
Source: 1https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article-abstract/26/6/1307/2913983
*Statements on the ingredients according to the Health Claims Regulation in the information area Effect.