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Isabel Lüdi

As a nursing specialist, she is interested in medical topics and, as a nature-loving person, in natural medicine based on scientifically proven natural substances. Author of several books. Passionate about writing texts for kingnature. Lives with her family in Wädenswil and loves to be outdoors.
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New maximum levels for vitamins and minerals

Significantly higher limits: New maximum levels for vitamins and mineralsSince summer 2020, significantly higher limits for vitamins and minerals have applied in some cases. Largely unnoticed by the public, the…

L-Carnitine

Mainly found in muscle meatThe term carnitine is derived from the Latin carnis (meat). It is a sulphur-containing amino acid that is primarily found in meat and other foods of…

L-Tryptophan

L-tryptophan: an amino acidL-tryptophan belongs to the essential amino acids, i.e. it cannot be produced by the human body itself, but must be supplied with food. In nature, the amino…

Vitamin C – ascorbic acid

What is the difference?Ascorbic acid is an organic acid that occurs in various forms, but only L-(+)-ascorbic acid has biological activity and can be utilised by the human body. L-(+)-ascorbic…

Liposome (Liposomal formulation)

What does liposomal formulation mean?A liposome is a tiny lipid bubble, i.e. a “fat bubble”, formed in aqueous solutions from so-called phospholipids, which have a hydrophilic (water-loving) and a hydrophobic…

Collagen

Elasticity and Flexibility of the skinThe term collagen is familiar to many, as it is mentioned time and again in connection with skin care products. In cosmetics, collagen is mainly…

Jojoba

A high-quality plant waxThe jojoba shrub is native to deserts and semi-desert regions, e.g. in Mexico or California, but is also grown commercially outside the USA, e.g. in Australia, Argentina…

Inulin

Important dietary fibreMany different plant species produce inulin and use it for themselves as an energy reserve. Most inulin can be found in the roots of plants. For humans, inulin…

HPMC

HydroxypropylmethylcelluloseHydroxypropylmethylcellulose, abbreviated HPMC, consists of vegetable fibres derived from natural cellulose. HPMC is used in the medical industry as vegan capsule shells. The substance acts like a dietary fibre in…

Habanero

Habanero is a special hot chilli variety with heat values of up to over 500,000 Scoville units. Those who manage to tolerate this spiciness in their food benefit from the…

Arthrose, natürlich behandeln

Arthrose

What is osteoarthritis?Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joint cartilage. The cartilage is worn down due to various causes. In an advanced state, the cartilage can even be completely…

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Osteoporosis

What is osteoporosis?Bone lossOsteoporosis (bone atrophy) is a disease of the bones in which the relationship between bone formation and bone resorption, as well as bone density and bone quality,…

ADHS, ADS, natürliche Behandlung

What actually is AD(H)S?

What does ADHD stand for?ADHD stands for attention deficithyperactivity disorder. A syndrome is a collection of different symptoms or findings. The terms hyperkinetic syndrome (HKS), psychoorganic syndrome (POS) or “fidget…

Eine Frau mit langen braunen Haaren, einer beigen Strickjacke und einer Armbanduhr sitzt auf einem Sofa, die Hände vor dem Gesicht, und scheint von Schmerz erfasst zu sein. Ein Smartphone liegt daneben, während sie über die Bedeutung von Schmerz nachdenkt.

What actually is pain?

Definition of painThe International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms…

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Hay fever

What actually is hay fever?Allergy to pollenBlocked and “runny” nose, watery eyes … do you recognise this? Anyone who has had a cold (and we all have) knows these unpleasant…

Microbiome

Two kilograms of microorganismsDid you know that you carry a total of around two kilograms of microorganisms inside you? What doesn’t sound very pleasant at first glance is actually essential…

Essential/semi-essential

The adjective essential (also essential), derived from the Latin essentia, means essential, indispensable, vital. In terms of nutrition, essential substances are those that are needed by the body but cannot…

Curcumin

Yellow dyeCurcumin is an intense yellow natural dye found in the rhizome (rootstock) of the turmeric plant, also called turmeric, which gives the root tuber its yellow-orange colour Aroma carrierCurcumin,…

Catechins

Healthy ingredients in green teaCatechins (also known as tea polyphenols) are secondary plant compounds that belong to the flavonoids and act as antioxidants (read more under “Antioxidants“). There is a…

Beta-glucan

Positive effects in the bodyBeta-glucans belong to the long-chain polysaccharides (multiple sugars) and are classified as dietary fibres. They occur naturally in the cell walls of cereals (e.g. oats), yeasts,…

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

EnergyAdenosine triphosphate, abbreviated ATP, is a molecule that provides energy and is the main energy store of cells. It consists of the bond between adenosine and three phosphate groups. Every…

Ashwagandha

Sleeping berry rootThe German name for Ashwagandha is Schlafbeerenwurzel (sleeping berry root), which already reveals something about an area of application. Sometimes the name Indian ginseng is also used. The…

Anthocyanin

Antho from the Greek means blossom and kyanos blue dye. These are water-soluble plant pigments belonging to the flavonoids. They are actually found in most plants, but as the name…