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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: [email protected]
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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