Encyclopedia of vital substances

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Folate/Folic acid

Folate is probably the most well-known vitamin in pregnancy. It is one of the water-soluble B vitamins and can occur in different physiologically active forms. Folates are found primarily in...

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Potassium

Potassium  Potassium is an essential bulk element* for humans. Almost all of the potassium in the body is found within the cells (98%), primarily in the muscle cells. Less potassium...

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Green Coffee

Origin and history of coffee Coffee is one of the most popular drinks worldwide. Hardly anyone can resist the enticing scent and intense aroma of a freshly brewed cup of...

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Broccoli

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea was. italica) belongs to the cruciferous family (Brassicaceae), like all other types of cabbage. But (horse)radish, radishes, cress, rocket or mustard are also included (1). Originally, all...

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Olive

origin of the olive The olive tree has been cultivated in the Mediterranean for about 6000 years. The origin of the tree is mainly assumed to be in Greece. From...

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Melon

Origin and history of the melon The Cantaloupe-Melone (Cucumis melo was. cantalupensis), is a variety of cantaloupe melon. While it may be hard to believe, the sweet cantaloupe is a...

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Black pepper

Pepper has a millennia-old tradition as a spice, especially in India, a main growing area for pepper. Pepper has an appetizing and digestive effect due to the pungent substances it...

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Calcium

Calcium (calcium) belongs to the group of bulk elements, which means that it occurs in relatively high concentrations in the human body. The body of an adult contains up to...

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Magnesium

Magnesium is one of the essential minerals. Everyone needs magnesium to maintain their performance and for the smooth "functioning" of their body. Therefore, the body must be supplied with sufficient amounts...

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Iron

Iron is one of the essential, i.e. vital nutrients. It is required for blood formation and oxygen transport. The human body contains around 2.5g to 4g of iron (1). Around...

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Mint

Origin and history of spearmint     The number of different types of mint can hardly be overlooked. The most important main species include green mint, Mentha spicata, the pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium,...

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Green tea

Origin and history of green tea The history of green tea looks back on a long tradition and extends over a period of more than 5000 years. A legend says...

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Hibiscus

Origin of the plant     Hibiscus (Hibiscus spec.) becomes in German marshmallow called. The plant is mainly distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Hibiscus belongs to the...

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Ginger

Origin and history of ginger     If you ever want a fresh piece of ginger (Zingiber officinale) has bitten, who knows what the tuber has in it. It's not...

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Copper

After iron and zinc, copper is the third most common trace element in our body. The human body contains around 80-100 mg of copper(1). It is one of the essential...

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Lapacho

Origin of Lapacho tea     Lapacho tea consists of the inner bark of the Lapacho tree, which is peeled off and grated once or twice a year. The lapacho...

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Mangan

Manganese is a minerals, which is one of the so-called essential trace elements. Essential trace elements are vital and must be supplied to the body regularly. The human body contains around 10 to...

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Rhodiola

Origin and History of Rhodiola     The Rhodiola rosea, also Rosenwurz, called golden root or arctic root, is an alpine plant from the thick-leafed family (Crassulaceae). It grows in the arctic...

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Stevia

Origin and History of Stevia The stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana) originally comes from the Amambay highlands in Paraguay and has a long tradition. For centuries will Stevia Used by the Guarani Indians...

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C, or also ascorbic acid called, is probably the most well-known vitamin. Vitamin C is mainly found in fruit and vegetables, but its content decreases during cooking and storage (1). Citrus...