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Litterature about health products. Works as background knowledge for the products sold in VitaShop.
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Maca - Lepidium meyenii
Is also called Peruvian ginseng. This root crop is both used as a stimulant, for increasing fertility, and for increasing sexual desire. It has also been thought to have other curative abilities but is mostly known as an aphrodisiac.
Magnesium (Mg)
Involved in many vital body processes. Important for enzyme production, metabolism, and the acid-base equilibrium. Perhaps the most important of minerals. Many people suffer from magnesium deficiency.
Manganese (Mn)
An important trace mineral that helps normal growth and the function of the central nervous system. Works as a co-ezyme in the energy conversion, the development of cartilage and in female sex hormones. Important for the ability to utilize vitamin B.
Marigold - Calendula officinalis
Used for detoxification and healing of wounds. Antiseptic. Widely used against skin conditions and indigestion. Has a mild oestrogen-like effect, and is used for regulating menstrual bleeding and for reducing menstrual pains.
Marigold complex - Calendula Complex
A blood purifying herbal mixture. Detoxicates the skin, the connective tissue, and the lymphatic system. Induces skin healing and relieves acne caused by hormonal imbalances. Participates in liver detoxification.
Marshmallow - Althea Complex
This herbal mixture makes the mucous membranes contract and relieves diarrhoea. Prevents colitis, protects the intestinal mucosa against irritation and inflammation. Used for ulcers, gastrointestinal catarrh, colitis ulcerosa, and hyperactivity.
Mate - Ilex paraguayiensis
Paraguay herb. Used for constipation, stress, tiredness, elevated blood pressure, haemorrhoids, asthma and hay fever, oedema, arthritis, and obesity.
Meadow-sweet - Filipendula ulmaria
Herb used for peptic ulcers, increased production of gastric acid, gastric catarrh, heartburn, nausea, and diarrhoea (particularly in children). Effective against rheumatism and good for nightly asthmatic coughing.
Melatonin
Hormone and antioxidant produced by the pineal gland in amounts regulated by light; necessary for sleep, aging, and reproduction in mammals. Affects the circadian rhythm so supplements may disturb the "internal clock" of the brain. Good for jetlag.
Methionine
An amino acid. Keywords: detoxification, mood swings, heavy metals, swelling, antioxidants, selenium, hair growth, hyperhomocysteinemia warts, infection, and copper poisoning.
Microhydrin - Silica Hydride
Microhydrin is based on a silicon-hydrogen compound called silica hydride. The substance is alkaline and has a strong anti-oxidant effect. Tests have shown that Microhydrin protects the body against damages from the action of free radicals.
Milk Thistle - Silybum Complex
An herbal mixture for promoting digestion and for good skin health. Silybum Complex is also good for the liver and the gallbladder and is a detoxifying and blood purifying agent.
Milk thistle - Silybum marianum
Protects liver cells from toxic agents. Digestive and cholagogic effect. Can be used for biliary diseases, high cholesterol levels, psoriasis, hepatitis, jaundice, and allergies. Used both in preventive and acute treatment.
Minerals in general
Subdivided into macro minerals, trace minerals, and micro minerals depending on the amounts needed by the body. Minerals are absorbed as mineral salts from the diet, and most of them are just as biologically important as vitamins.
Mistletoe - Viscum album
This plant is used in cancer treatment. It has an immune stimulating and slightly pain relieving effect. Furthermore it lowers the blood pressure and is diuretic, lowers the pulse and has a tranquilizing effect.
Modified citrus pectin - MCP
Used in the treatment of heavy metal accumulation.
Molybdenum (Mo)
Trace mineral which can be found in vitamin B12 as well as a number of enzymes important for the body’s metabolism of fat, uric acid, and sulfur.
Motherwort - Leonurus cardiaca
Herb used for female hormonal disturbances. Regulates the menstrual cycle. Used for its calming and relaxing effects. Decreases palpitation, reduces blood pressure, strengthens the heart, and relieves menstrual cramps.
Mountain tobacco - Arnica montana
An anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial herb. Stimulates the circulation, is expectorant, diuretic, and sudorific. Used to strengthen the circulation, the respiration, to heal wounds and sprains, bronchitis, and cramps.
MSM - Methyl Sulfonyl Methane
Also called organic sulphur. A naturally occurring sulphurous compound to be found in all animals and plants. Also a popular dietary supplement; increasingly used for illnesses such as joint , skin-, hair-, and nail problems, etc.
Muira Puama - Ptychopetalum olacoides
Also known as Potency Wood and Marapuama. The bark of this tree has a long tradition as an aphrodisiac; i.e. it is used for increasing sexual desire and stamina. It is also used for rheumatic pains, gastro-intestinal problems, and menstrual pain.
Mullein, Great - Verbascum thapsus
Herb used for breathing difficulties, coughing, phlegm in the respiratory passages, asthma, and hay fever. Effective against swollen glands, warts, pains, and insomnia. It also has a laxative effect.
Multivitamin-minerals
Vitamins are vital organic compounds which the body cannot produce itself and therefore must be supplied with the diet. They are subdivided into two groups: water soluble and fat soluble vitamins.