1. The essential role of minerals and vitamins
Dr. Tathagata Chakraborty
Fitline products consultant
PM International Middle East
The essential role of minerals and vitamins
in human metabolism

2. Competence THE PM SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL
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Competence THE PM SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL
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3. Logistic Center, Speyer
German skiing team
Novak Djokovic

4. „The Professional´s Secret“ FitLine & Sports
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„The Professional´s Secret“ FitLine & Sports
Optimal nutrition is the key to highest performance and fitness!
More than 250 top athletes in excess of 50 different disciplines and from more than 30 countries use FitLine products to increase their personal best performance
Products are regularly testet for doping-relevant anabolic androgynous steriods in Germany (see
PM-International is the official supplier of the sports association DSV (German Skiing Association), DEB (German Ice Hockey Association), BDR (Association of German Cyclists), ÖS (Austrian Sports Association), DNV (Nordic Walking Association) and Ski Austria as well as numerous national teams at home and abroad
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5. Nutritional situation
Too much
To little
vitamins
salt
nicotine
alcohol
dietary fiber
minerals
trace elements
fat
sugar
enzymes
water
unbalanced nutrition
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6. Deficiency of nutrients and vital substances
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Deficiency of nutrients and vital substances
Situation Vitamin D Versorgung > Nationale Verzehrsstudie 2
Die Nationale Verzehrsstudie II
die bundesweite Erhebung zur Ernährungssituation von Jugendlichen und Erwachsenen
Die Daten der Nationalen Verzehrsstudie II wurden von November 2005 bis Dezember 2006 erhoben.
Der  Bericht enthält die Beschreibung des Lebensmittelverzehrs und die daraus berechnete Nährstoffaufnahme.
Sie werden mit den Empfehlungen verglichen
Das damalige Bundesministerium für Verbraucherschutz, Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (heute BMELV) hatte
2002 die damalige Bundesforschungsanstalt für Ernährung und Lebensmittel in Karlsruhe (heute Max Rubner-Institut)
beauftragt, eine neue Nationale Verzehrsstudie (NVS II) zu planen und durchzuführen.
National consumption study of Germany (2012)

7. Vitamin B in food B1
Sugar and white flour of common wheat destroy B-Vitamines,
Optimal nutrient source: whole grain products
B2/B3
good source: whole grain products, green salad B6
seafood, fish, whole grain products, carrots
B12
Meat, fish, poultry – less in vegetables
Elderly people (50plus) need supplements 5 – 15 µg / d
Folsäure: Frauen, offener Rücken Deutschland als Folsäuremangel-Land

8. meat poultry Cheese fruits eggs nuts green vegetables
Essential daily intake: 400µg folid acid
meat poultry Cheese fruits eggs nuts green vegetables
4700g g g g St g g

9.          Increased requirements smoke (nicotine) adolescents
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Increased requirements
Risk groups
Risk factors 
adolescents
young women
pregnant women
seniors athletes 
smoke (nicotine)
stress
environmental pollution
medication   
Erst positive Empfehlungen: Logi Pyramid (siehe PPT, Schweiz, Folie 91)
Reihenfolge geändert.
Junge F
Schwangere F
Jugendliche
Senioren
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10. The Nutritional Situation
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The Nutritional Situation
The German Society for Nutrition recommends:
Eat at least 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day in order to cover your basic supply of vitamins and trace elements!
How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat per day?

11. The NTC ®-Effects of the FitLine products (nutrient-transport concept)
Liquid form
combination of synergistically active ingredients
microSolve micellization
latest scientific findings and studies
NTC
The nutritional supplements in our fitLine series contain the unique Nutrition Transport concept, that takes nutrients to the place they are needed when they are needed – to the cell level.
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12. Micro-micellization 1 interior of a micelle with fatsoluble vital
materials
2 fatsoluble vital materials
3 cells of the intestinal mucosa
4 delivery of the micelle contents to the cells
5 vital minerals in the cells
6 micelles
7 blood
B.Schmitt, G. Schmitt; Zellenergie ist Lebensenergie, Lebensbaumverlag Bielefeld 2009
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13. FitLine is unique! Guaranteed security through voluntary tests
Unique quality and safety
according to the most modern international manufacturing guidelines
FitLine products –
guaranteed doping safe
more information, visit
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14. FITLINE ACTIVIZE OXYPLUS
Combination of folic acid, Vit B12 and Vit B6 - enhances the supply of oxygen to our cells especially brain cells and also increases oxygen absorption in our cells by 30% for better physical and mental performance.
Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C improves functioning of nervous system and improves our memory power and concentration.
Natural guarana extract promotes fat burning and also prevents drowsiness and fatigues.
Regulates the blood sugar levels in our body – beneficial for people suffering from diabetes, since it also prevents complications related to diabetes.   

15. FITLINE POWER COCKTAIL
Feeds our body with all essential B vitamins which promotes our metabolism for proper functioning of our body.
Supports burning of carbohydrates in our body hence increasing energy supply to our body.
Removes fatigues and tiredness for better physical performance and increasing concentration.
Strengthens our immunity,
Increases the absorption of nutrients in our body by promoting a healthy colon and intestinal flora to vitalize digestive functions.
Very beneficial for blood cells increasing hemoglobin in our body.

16. FITLINE RESTORATE Contains 8 vital minerals
Combination of these minerals and vitamin D
Promotes healthy bones and teeth and also prevents osteoporosis(very common for females)
Promotes healthy nervous system and mental comfort, relief from stress, anxiety and insomnia(sleeplessness)
Improves our sexual function and fertility by promoting testosterone and sperm production in males.
Promotes general metabolism of our body.
Promotes an alkaline effect..Cleans our body cell.
Tightens the loosening of tissues thus promoting weight loss – beneficial for pregnant women and nursing mothers.

17. FITLINE Omega-3+E .Essential omega 3 fatty acid regulates blood lipid
(cholesterol, triglycerides) and blood pressure levels.
Regulates the HDL-LDL levels in our blood for
better heart functioning.
vessels (atherosclerosis) and hence very beneficial
Vitamin E promotes eyes health and improves vision very beneficial for growing children
Improves memory and concentration.

18. Essential for blood pressure and cholesterol
FITLINE COENZYME Q10
It is present naturally in every cell of our body and it is very powerful antioxidant and converts food into energy. With aging its levels go down and so we require more coenzyme q10 and its deficiency causes the most fatal diseases like cancer, diabetes…
Benefits
Essential for blood pressure and cholesterol
Very beneficial for people suffering from arrhythmia and angina.
Beneficial for people undergoing cancer treatment for better results and also preventing the side effects of medications used for treatment.
Also beneficial for people suffering from asthma when used with other therapies

19. Usefull supply - Omega-3 +E
Does FitLine Omega-3 influence the Omega-3 Index?
Omega-3-index: amount of EPA and DHA
FitLine product: significantly improvement
increased Omega-3-Index is associated with a lower risk for coronary heart disease

20. FitLine Q10 Plus with vitamin E – Study
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FitLine Q10 Plus with vitamin E – Study
MicroSolve
Kapsel
Resultate:
CoQ10 and vitamin E concentration in plasma increased significantly with microSolve technology in comparison with other products
for the body there are more active ingredients available
Bioavailability is 5-10 fold higher

21. Isoflavone – Phytooestrogen
Isoflavone are secondary vegetable substances also called “herbal estrogen” and has very beneficial effect on human health
Reduces menopausal seizures (pains, cramps, discomfort) in females.
Maintenance of bones and prevention of osteoporosis.
Improves breast health and prevents breast cancer.
Reduces risk of prostate diseases (enlargement, cancer etc. and improves prostate health. Increases sexual desire.
Powerful anti-oxidants – fights free radicals and has anti-aging effect.

22. FITLINE GELENK JOINT HEALTH
Mainly consists of glucosamine, chondroitin and vitamin C which are very essential for development and maintenance of healthy joints.
Functions
1. Glucosamine is very important for formation of cartilages and lubrication of joints.
2. Chondroitin is very essential for conservation of water in cartilages and thereby restoring their elasticity.
3. Vitamin C is important for maintenance of bones and connective tissues and building cartilages
Benefits
1. Together in combination they are very beneficial for joint
related problems like Osteoarthritis, back pain and other joint related problems such as pain and swelling.
2. beneficial for rehabilitation after knee injury.
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26. * Blood sugar development of different meals Blood glucose
Fat loss zone
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The following graph shows the blood sugar development after eating different meals and the effects on fat burning.
Image: what happens after eating a good old Hamburger menu with a serving of fries as well as a half liter soda
Sharp rise in the blood sugar curve right after eating
Followed by a rapid drop within 1.5 hours
Only then are we back in the fat burning zone
Image: blood sugar development after taking FitLine Gourmet Shakes, a complete meal
No great effect of the Gourmet Shakes on the blood sugar level
By taking in FitLine Gourmet Shakes, we are constantly in the fat burning zone
The body is not strained by this
Image: here a comparison of the two blood sugar curves and the effects on the fat burning zone
Zeitverlauf [min]
Time [min]
*Intake of a full meal

27. Meals and FitLine® proshape in comparison
Hamburger menu with fries
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Mac-Menü Preis: 5,49 EUR
Shake: 2,40 EUR (VK, kleine Schrift)

28. Meals in comparison
Classic Currywurst with french fries, mayo and ketchup
Nutrition Facts for 100 g
Calories
212 kcal
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
23,6 g
Of which sugar
9,4 g
Fat
10,4 g
Fiber
1,1 g
Bread units 2

29. Reduce fat safely and effectively
High-quality milk or soja protein helps maintain the metabolically active (calorie-burning) and shape-giving musculature and therefore helps to permanently secure weight reduction.
Contains all important ingredients for a safe and healthy weight loss.
Micro fibers slow down ravenous appetite through a decelerated sugar intake into the blood and through the detoxification of harmful substances
The FitLine® proshape attack especially the overweight from fat, which has to be mobilized for longer periods

30. The purest form of madness is to leave everything as it is and still hope that something will change
Albert Einstein