Pantothensäure (Vitamin B5) – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) – Energy, Cortisol, and Wound Healing
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is a water-soluble B vitamin that is essential for the entire energy metabolism as a building block of coenzyme A (CoA). It supports cortisol synthesis, accelerates wound healing, and improves cholesterol levels.
Biotin – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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Biotin - The Vitamin for Hair, Nails, and Metabolism
Biotin (vitamin B7 or vitamin H) is a water-soluble B vitamin essential as a coenzyme for important carboxylase reactions in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. As a supplement, it is primarily used to strengthen hair and nails.
Hyaluronsäure – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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Hyaluronic Acid – Moisture, Joints, and Skin Aging
Hyaluronic acid is an endogenous glycosaminoglycan that occurs naturally in joints, skin, and connective tissue and plays a crucial role in moisture retention. As a supplement, orally administered hyaluronic acid can alleviate joint discomfort and improve skin quality.
Vitex (Mönchspfeffer) – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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Vitex (Chasteberry) – Hormone Balance and Cycle Regulation
Vitex agnus-castus, known as Chasteberry, is an herbal supplement for natural support of hormone balance in women. It acts on the pituitary gland via dopaminergic mechanisms and can alleviate menstrual irregularities and PMS symptoms.
Vitamin K2 – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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Vitamin K2 – Vitamin D3's Partner for Bones and Heart
Vitamin K2 directs calcium to the bones and keeps it out of the arteries – the indispensable partner of Vitamin D3.
Natrium – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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Sodium – The Misunderstood Electrolyte
Sodium is the most important extracellular electrolyte for water balance and nerve conduction – particularly important during prolonged endurance exercise.
Elektrolyte – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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Electrolytes – Hydration, Performance, and Cramps
Electrolytes are essential for hydration and muscle contractions – especially important for athletes during long or intense sessions.
Chrom-Picolinat – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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Chromium – Blood Sugar, Insulin Sensitivity, and Cravings
Chromium improves insulin sensitivity and can reduce cravings—a trace element with a role in blood sugar regulation.
Niacin – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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Niacin (Vitamin B3) – Energy, Cholesterol, and the Flush Effect
Niacin (Vitamin B3) is an NAD+ precursor for energy metabolism—known for the flush effect and its impact on cholesterol.
Mangan – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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Manganese – Bones, Antioxidant, and Enzyme Activity
Manganese activates important antioxidant enzymes and is involved in bone and energy metabolism – usually covered by a normal diet.
Kupfer – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
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3 min read
Copper – Iron metabolism, collagen and antioxidant
Copper is a trace element for iron metabolism, collagen synthesis and antioxidant enzymes – pay special attention to it with long-term zinc intake.
Kalium – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
lexikon mineralien vitamine
3 min read
Potassium – Blood Pressure, Heart Rhythm, and Muscle Strength
Potassium regulates blood pressure, heart rhythm, and muscle strength – particularly important after strenuous exercise.
Folsaeure – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
lexikon mineralien vitamine
3 min read
Folic Acid – DNA Synthesis, Pregnancy, and Heart Health
Folic acid is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division – a must for pregnant women and people with increased cardiac risk.
Jod – Formkraft Supplement Lexikon
lexikon mineralien vitamine
3 min read
Iodine – Thyroid, Metabolism and Development
Iodine is essential for thyroid hormones and metabolism – often undersupplied in Germany, especially with a vegan diet.