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Litterature about health products. Works as background knowledge for the products sold in VitaShop.

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Active carbon

Various forms of specially preparated carbon with the ability to bind toxins and thereby prevent or decrease their harmful effects. It is used against diarrhoea and poisoning.

Abbreviated ATP, is a nucleotide in the body's cells that participates in energy transport in various biochemical processes. The transformation of ATP in the cells is the main source of energy. Outside the cells, ATP is an important neurotransmitter.

African Prune - Pygeum africanum

Also called Prunus africana. The bark of this African tree contains phytosterols and is used in the treatment of prostate hyperplasia, inflammation of the prostate, and male infertility caused by decreased prostate secretion.

Alanine - L-Alanine

An amino acid. Keywords: energy, blood sugar, immune response, thymus.

Alfalfa - Medicago sativa

A.k.a. Lucerne. Has beneficial effect on the acid-base balance of the body and is generally detoxicating, especially for the liver. Lucerne flour can reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood. Phyto-oestrogen effect.

Aloe vera

The juice and gel of the Aloe plant has excellent healing abilities, especially in the treatment of superficial burns, wounds, bruises, dry, red, and itchy skin plus injuries caused by radiation. The bitter Aloe has laxative effect if taken internally.

Amino acid complexes - Protein supplements

Combinations of amino acids which are particularly effective against certain health problems. Amino acid complexes containing the eight essential amino acids can work as an easily absorbed protein supplement.

Amino acids in general

There are 20 different amino acids which are important in human biochemistry. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. 8 of them are called essential amino acids, because the body cannot synthesize them in sufficient quantities.

Amygdalin - Laetrile - B17

A substance similar to vitamin B. Deficiency symptoms: cancer.

Angelica – Angelica archangelica

A soothing and strengthening herb which is effective for lack of appetite and digestive problems including intestinal gas and colic. Also beneficial for poor circulation.

Anise - Anisum vulgaris

Seeds and oil have expectorant effects. Used for bronchial catarrh, colds and coughing. Also used for asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, colic, indigestion, halitosis, bloatedness, intestinal gas. Stimulates the appetite. Diuretic and antispasmotic.

Anti-aging

Our lifespan is primarily the result of a number of factors such as inheritance and lifestyle. We cannot alter our genes but we sure can make a low-technological effort in order to prolong our lives.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are not just vitamins, but a number of drugs that play major roles in the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which have a carcinogenic (harmful) effect on our bodies.

Aphrodisiacs

Herbs or other substances used by both sexes with the purpose of enhancing the sexual instinct and capability. Aphrodisiacs can be taken as pills, powder, drinks, or in the form of perfumes.

Arginine

A non-essential amino acid that still has a number of important functions in the body. These include, among other things, promoting wound healing and sperm quality and being a basis for important neurotransmitters.

Artichoke - Cynara scolymus

A vegetable and a traditional medicinal herb. The leaves increase appetite and promote digestion and the functions of the kidneys and liver (production of bile). It is used in relation to overeating, bloatedness, and also for hypersensitivity symptoms.