What Has Orthomolecular Nutritional Medicine To Do With My Health?

The expression “orthomolecular” was created by the

two-times Nobel prize laureate, Dr. Linus Pauling. In

1968, he described his idea in the professional journal

Science with the words: “Orthomolecular medicine is the

preservation of good health by varying the concentrations

in the human body of substances that are normally

present in the body, and that are required for health”

With our nutrition, we do not only take in the energy

suppliers protein, fat and carbohydrates. Along with

these so called macronutrients, our food includes many

other substances like vitamins and trace elements.

As the body requires these substances in smaller

quantities, they are called micronutrients.

Orthomolecular nutritional medicine counts on the

targeted intake of micronutrients. Micronutrients do not

follow the watering-can principle or the motto “more

helps more”. Instead, considering nutritional and med-

ical knowledge, usefully combined compositions are

developed which are especially tailored to particular

needs or diseases.

Orthomolecular methods improve the body’s supply with micronutrients.

What does “orthomolecular” stand for?

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What is nutritional medicine?

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Healthcare professionals of all special areas deal with

the question “How does food influence our organism?”

Initially, they wanted to find out better treatment

possibilities for metabolic disorders like, for example,

diabetes. Meanwhile, nutritional medicine has become

a vast field of research that studies the connection

between nutrition, metabolism, genetic disposition

and health.

The official appeals and campaigns for a healthier diet

arose from the knowledge that dietary habits also may

lead to civilization diseases. Today, nutritional medical

treatment forms have been established in many medical

fields alongside with medical and physical

therapies.

Nutritional medicine incorporates nutrition into the treatment of diseases.

Probiotics and Prebiotics

Amino Acids

Essential Fatty AcidsPhytonutrients

Trace ElementsMinerals

Vitamins

substances are healthy for people, one should eat an

abundance of multicolored fruit and vegetables.

Amino acidsAmino acids are the building blocks for all proteins in

the body. The body is able to build several amino acids

itself but others must be ingested through the diet.

Probiotics and Prebiotics Probiotics are live bacteria cultures with a beneficial

impact on our gut flora and on the immune system.

Prebiotics are indigestible dietary fibers and promote

the growth of useful bacteria in the gut.

Orthomol products include all those substances that are safe and useful to the body.

Which micronutrients are used?

Altogether the human body needs more than 40 different micronutrients. Ranking among them:

Vitamins There are 13 different compounds that are vitally

important. The lack of only one single vitamin in the

diet for a substantial period leads to deficiency symp-

toms and sickness. Many vitamins can be destroyed

by heat or light.

MineralsMinerals such as, for example, calcium and magnesium

are responsible, among others, for the functioning of

body cells. They serve as building blocks for bones and

teeth and play a crucial role in our nervous system and

metabolism.

Essential fatty acidsSince the body needs these materials but cannot create

them itself, they were formerly collectively labelled as

vitamin F. Today different forms are known, such as

omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids. They are components

of cell membranes (e. g. nerves) and build pre-stages of

hormone-like messenger substances.

PhytonutrientsPlants create e. g. colors, scents or flavors. These com-

binations, from which the plant does not generate

energy directly, are called “secondary”. As many of these

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We accept our specific competence in the field of nu-

tritional medicine to be our mission. We are convinced

that the concept of orthomolecular nutritional medicine

can improve the quality of life of many people and

spread this conviction authentically outside:

We prefer investing in competent employees rather

than in blatant advertising. This is good for the quality

of our products as well as for our service.

Our offer of information for healthcare professionals

and customers is extraordinary: Whoever calls us, does

not speak with a call centre but with an Orthomol em-

ployee. Medical questions are answered by our own

doctors and natural scientists. Whether customer maga-

zine, literature report or training course – we provide

to everybody exactly the sort of information required.

Let us convince you!

Orthomol. We value your health.

Who is Orthomol?

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When the family-owned company Orthomol was found-

ed in 1991, orthomolecular products were completely

unknown in Germany. Healthcare professionals and

pharmacists immediately appreciated the strictly scien-

tific orientation and the high quality demand of the

products and thus contributed to the unprecedented

success of the young company.

Today, we are the market leader with Orthomol in our

segment and produce more than 20 different products.

More than 400 “Orthomolists” in Langenfeld and the

Rhine area are committed to spreading the idea of the

orthomolecular nutritional medicine.

Orthomol is a conviction that is contagious.

We are far ahead of the legal regulations in the field of

quality assurance. Already in 2006 we let ourselves cer-

tify by TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsver-

ein / Technical Inspection Authority) according to the

most recent international standard of quality assurance

especially for the food industry (DIN EN ISO 22000).

This is, at present, the highest level of quality assurance.

Experts estimate that less than 100 companies in

Germany work according to this standard.

The new standard demands the regular control of all

links of our production chain – from the supplier of raw

materials to the forwarding agent. Sensitive steps in the

production process which might affect the quality and

the safety of our products (e. g. impurities) are analyzed

and especially monitored beforehand. We believe that

this principle of quality assurance by prevention com-

plies perfectly with orthomolecular nutritional medicine.

Orthomol’s quality is unbeatable.

What is so special about Orthomol products?

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We owe it to our conviction to create the best products:

at a high scientific level and with outstanding quality.

Orthomol is the first company in its segment to produce

according to the standards of highest quality.

On this, General Manager Dr. Michael Schmidt: “We are well aware of our responsibility towards our

customers. To justify the confidence that customers

have in our products, Orthomol produces with extraor-

dinary diligence and care.”

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Full control without any gaps

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Supplier of raw material Sells raw materials like e. g. vitamin C or fish oil

• Orthomol only buys mate- rials at the highest purity level• The supplier must present a detailed analysis certificate• The information is verified in the lab

Examples

Is the fish oil free of heavy metals?

Does the grain size of the powders meet the Orthomol standards?

Manufacturer Processes raw materials into tablets, capsules, powder or drinkable liquids

• Orthomol predetermines the recipe and checks its strict observance• Orthomol carefully checks the entire production pro- cess at the manufacurer’s premises

Examples

Are the hygiene trainings carried out correctly?

Is all test data correctly recorded?

Are all incoming goods checked without any gaps?

OrthomolCombines tablets, capsules, powder and liquids to prod-ucts and packs them to daily dosages

• Undergoes regular inspec- tions from TÜV inspectors• Holds back samples of all incoming goods• Checks each step of the production chain up to the final product

Examples

How much force should one need to open a ready-to-drink vial?

Is the sports product abso-lutely free from doping relevant substances?

CustomerRelies on Orthomol’s quality

• Customer services through our own well-qualified employees• Training and seminars for pharmaceutical staff • Documentation and analy- sis of customers’ feedback

Examples

Are the instructions for intake understood correctly?

Are customers satisfied with the taste?

Is the packaging resistant enough throughout the transport?

Guaranteed traceability of the product Guaranteed traceability of the product

The Orthomol product overview

Orthomol products are available in five different forms

to suit your individual habits.

Ready-to-drink Powder Tablets/Capsules vials

Chewable Dry granules tablets

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Immune System

Orthomol® Immun

For the dietary management of nutrition-related immune deficien-cies, for example after chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Orthomol® Immun junior

For the dietary management of frequently recurrent infections (such as middle-ear infections, common colds) in children fromthe age of four.

Orthomol® Immun pro

For the dietary management of disturbances of the gut flora (irritable bowel syndrome) and the gut-associated immune system (in the case of allergies, or after chemotherapy or radiation therapy, aftertaking antibiotics).

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Stress-Related Diseases

Orthomol® Vital f

For the dietary management of women with chronic fatigue, burn-out syndrome and stress-related diseases with a metabolic disorder.

Orthomol® Vital m

For the dietary management of men with chronic fatigue, burn-out syndrome and stress-related diseases with a metabolic disorder.

Joints

Orthomol® Arthro plus

For the dietary management of osteoarthritic joint changes.

Bones

Orthomol® Osteo

For the dietary management of osteoporosis.

Orthomol® Rheumat

For the dietary management of rheumatoid arthritis.

Ears

Orthomol® Audio

For the dietary management of stress-related inner ear disorders, in particular sudden hearing loss and tinnitus.

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Heart & Vessels

Menopausal Symptoms

Orthomol® Cardio

Orthomol® Femin

For the dietary management of patients with diseases of the cardio-vascular system, such as arteriosclerosis/coronary heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.

For the dietary management of menopausal symptoms.

Eyes

Orthomol® Vision AMD

For the dietary management of age-related eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration or age-related cataracts.

Orthomol® AMD extra

Orthomol® Diabet

Orthomol® Glaukom

For the dietary management of patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration.

For the dietary management of diabetic microangiopathies, for example diabetic retinopathy.

For the dietary management of people suffering from glaucoma.

Sports

Orthomol® Sport

Food supplement for athletes to support their physical performance, resistance, and regeneration.

Orthomol Service Line: +49 2173 9059-0

Email: export@orthomol.de

Further information can be found as well underwww.orthomol.com

Who can answer further questions?

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Preparing for a baby, pregnancy and lactation

Orthomol® Fertil plus

Orthomol® Natal

For the dietary management of male fertility disorders.

Food supplement for women before, during and after pregnancy.

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