Vital substances – an overview and classification
In this category, you’ll find VitaminExpress’s entire range of nutritional supplements: vitamins, minerals, amino acids, plant extracts, and specialized supplements such as coenzyme Q10 and collagen. The products come from various brands and are available in different forms—capsules, powders, tablets, or liposomal. Use the filters to narrow your search by nutrient group, brand, or form.
Vital substances is a collective term for nutrients that the body absorbs through food and which are involved in numerous metabolic processes. These include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, fatty acids, and phytochemicals. This category includes nutritional supplements from various manufacturers, sorted by substance group, dosage form, and brand.
Substance groups in this category
Plant-based vital substances (e.g., curcumin, ginkgo biloba, resveratrol, milk thistle) are derived from plant extracts and are typically available as capsules, powders, or tablets. Special vital substances (e.g., coenzyme Q10, glucosamine, MSM, collagen, lecithin) include the body's own or functional substances that can also be obtained through food. Amino acids and sports nutrition nutrients (e.g., carnitine, taurine, creatine) are aimed at people with increased needs due to physical activity.
Dosage forms
The products are available as capsules, tablets, powders, liposomal formulations, or gummies. The choice of form usually depends on personal preference regarding intake, dosage, and taste.
Selection criteria
When comparing nutritional supplements, it's important to consider factors such as the dosage per serving, the purity and origin of the raw materials, any additives (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free), the pack size, and the price per serving. You can find details about this on each product page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vital substances
Vital substances is an umbrella term for nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and secondary plant compounds that the body needs for its metabolic functions.
Vitamins and minerals are each distinct, more narrowly defined subgroups of vital substances. “Vital substances” is the broader umbrella term that also encompasses amino acids, fatty acids, and plant compounds.
Capsules, tablets, powders, liquid forms, and liposomal preparations are common. The product page for each item specifies the exact dosage form.
Relevant factors include the dosage per serving, the raw materials used, any additives, and personal requirements such as a vegan or allergen-free composition.
When combining multiple supplements, it's advisable to keep an eye on the total intake of the substances they contain. If in doubt, seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist.