Inhaltsstoffe A-Z

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At MTM, quality comes first, and that starts with the ingredients.

On this page, you will find an overview of all the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids used, from A to Z. Each individual active ingredient is explained: what it is, what function it performs in the body, and what specific benefits it has for your health and performance.

A-C

Acetyl-L-carnitine

Acetyl-L-carnitine

Acetyl-L-carnitine is an active form of carnitine that supports energy metabolism in cells. It helps transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are used to produce energy. Acetyl-L-carnitine can therefore promote physical and mental performance and improve recovery after exercise.

Benefits: Energy production, mental performance, regeneration

Arginin

Arginine

Arginine

Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that primarily improves blood flow and nutrient supply to the muscles. It serves as a precursor to nitric oxide (NO), which dilates the blood vessels and thus increases blood flow. As a result, arginine not only supports performance during training, but also cardiovascular health.

Benefits: Blood circulation, performance enhancement, heart health

Asparagin

Asparagine

Asparagine

Asparagine is an amino acid that is involved in energy production and metabolism in nerve cells. It plays an important role in the transport and storage of nitrogen in the body. Through its function, asparagine contributes to maintaining mental performance and energy metabolism.

Benefits: Energy balance, nerve function, metabolism

Beta Alanin

Beta-Alanine

Beta-Alanine

Beta-alanine is an amino acid that promotes the formation of carnosine in the muscles. Carnosine acts as a buffer against acid formation, thereby delaying muscle fatigue during intense exercise. A sufficient intake of beta-alanine can therefore increase endurance, strength performance, and training intensity.

Benefits: Endurance, performance, muscle blood flow

Calcium

Calcium

Calcium is an essential mineral that is indispensable for healthy bones and teeth. It also plays an important role in muscle contraction, blood clotting, and signal transmission in cells. An optimal calcium supply supports muscle and heart function as well as the maintenance of stable bone structures.

Benefits: Bone health, muscle contraction, heart function

Chloride

Chloride

Chloride is a vital electrolyte that regulates fluid balance together with sodium and potassium. It is a component of stomach acid and aids digestion and maintains acid-base balance. Chloride helps stabilize electrolyte balance, especially during physical activity.

Benefits: Electrolyte balance, digestion, acid-base balance

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Cholecalciferol, known as vitamin D3, is important for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and is therefore crucial for stable bones and a strong immune system. It also supports muscle function and can improve general well-being, especially during periods of low sun exposure.

Benefits: Immune system, bone health, muscle function

Creatin

Creatine

Creatine

Creatine is a substance produced naturally by the body that is stored in the muscles, where it provides a rapid supply of energy. It increases performance during intensive training sessions, supports muscle growth, and can improve recovery. Numerous studies confirm the effectiveness of creatine in strength and speed sports.

Benefits: Muscle building, strength increase, regeneration

Cystein

Cysteine

Cysteine

Cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is involved in the formation of glutathione, one of the most important antioxidants in the body. It supports cell protection, strengthens the immune system, and plays a role in detoxification. Cysteine can also promote hair and nail growth.

Benefits: Cell protection, immune system, detoxification

D-K

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)

DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is found primarily in the cell membranes of the brain and retina. It supports normal brain function, helps maintain vision, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Adequate DHA intake is particularly important for mental performance and long-term health.

Benefits: Brain function, vision, anti-inflammatory

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)

EPA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that is primarily known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It supports the cardiovascular system, joints, and muscle recovery and can promote general well-being. Together with DHA, EPA contributes to normal heart function.

Benefits: Heart health, anti-inflammatory, regeneration

Glutamin

Glutamine

Glutamine

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and plays a central role in regeneration and the immune system. After intense training, glutamine helps prevent muscle breakdown and speeds up recovery. It also supports intestinal health, as it is an important source of energy for intestinal cells.

Benefits: Regeneration, immune system, intestinal health

Histidin

Histidine

Histidine

Histidine is an essential amino acid that is involved in the formation of hemoglobin and histamine. It supports oxygen supply to cells and plays a role in wound healing and tissue repair. Histidine also helps protect against oxidative stress.

Benefits: Cell protection, regeneration, oxygen transport

Isoleucin

Isoleucine

Isoleucine

Isoleucine is one of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and plays an important role in muscle building and energy supply. It supports recovery after physical exertion and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Isoleucine is particularly important for athletes.

Benefits: Muscle building, energy, regeneration

Potassium

Potassium

Potassium is an essential electrolyte that regulates fluid balance and nerve function. It contributes to normal muscle function and stable blood pressure. A balanced potassium level also supports recovery after exercise and heart health.

Benefits: Muscle function, nerve conduction, blood pressure regulation

KM-7 (vitamin K2 all-trans)

KM-7 (vitamin K2 all-trans)

Vitamin K2 in the bioavailable all-trans-MK-7 form supports the activation of proteins that store calcium in bones and teeth. At the same time, it ensures that calcium is not deposited in the blood vessels, thus protecting the heart and circulatory system. In combination with vitamin D3, K2 develops its full effect for stable bones and healthy blood vessels.

Benefits: Bone health, cardiovascular protection, calcium utilization

L-P

leucin

Leucine

Leucine

Leucine is the most important amino acid for muscle building, as it directly stimulates protein synthesis. It belongs to the BCAAs and helps to reduce muscle damage after training. Leucine also plays a role in energy production and supports regeneration.

Benefits: Muscle building, regeneration, protein synthesis

Lysin

Lysine

Lysine

Lysine is an essential amino acid that is necessary for tissue growth and repair. It supports collagen formation, strengthens the immune system, and improves calcium absorption. Lysine is also important for the formation of enzymes and hormones.

Benefits: Tissue repair, immune system, calcium absorption

Magnesium

Magnesium

Magnesium is a vital mineral that is involved in over 300 enzymatic processes. It supports muscle and nerve function, helps reduce fatigue, and is crucial for energy production. Athletes in particular benefit from an adequate magnesium intake.

Benefits: Energy, muscle function, fatigue reduction

Methionin

Methionine

Methionine

Methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is involved in detoxifying the body. It plays an important role in the formation of other amino acids such as cysteine and taurine and supports liver function and cell protection. Methionine also contributes to maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails.

Benefits: Detoxification, cell protection, skin and hair structure

Phenylalanin

Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that is needed for the formation of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline. It can have a positive effect on concentration and mood and is important for building proteins in the body.

Benefits: Concentration, mood, protein synthesis

Phosphorus

Phosphorus

Alongside calcium, phosphorus is a key component of bones and teeth. It also plays an important role in energy metabolism, as it is involved in the formation of ATP—the main source of energy for cells. Phosphorus thus supports performance and cell health.

Benefits: Energy metabolism, bone health, cell function

Q-Z

Serin

Serine

Serine

Serine is a non-essential amino acid that is involved in the formation of proteins and enzymes. It supports cell regeneration, the immune system, and the formation of phospholipids, which are components of cell membranes.

Benefits: Cell regeneration, immune system, metabolism

Taurine

Taurine

Taurine is a sulfur-containing compound that plays a central role in the energy and fluid balance of cells. It supports muscle function, promotes regeneration after physical exertion, and has an antioxidant effect. Taurine also helps protect the heart, brain, and nervous system and can reduce fatigue.

Benefits: Energy, regeneration, cell protection

Threonin

Threonine

Threonine

Threonine is an essential amino acid that is important for the formation of collagen, elastin, and muscle tissue. It supports liver function, strengthens the immune system, and contributes to the regeneration of skin and connective tissue.

Benefits: Tissue formation, liver health, immune system

Tryptophan

Tryptophane

Tryptophane

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that serves as a precursor to the “happiness hormone” serotonin. It can improve mood, promote sleep, and increase stress resistance. Tryptophan also plays a role in regulating appetite.

Benefits: Mood, sleep, stress reduction

Tyrosin

Tyrosine

Tyrosine

Tyrosine is an amino acid that is involved in the formation of important neurotransmitters such as dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. It supports concentration, attention, and mental performance—especially during stressful or demanding periods.

Benefits: Focus, mental performance, stress resistance

Valin

Valine

Valine

Valine is an essential BCAA amino acid that is involved in energy supply and muscle regeneration. It helps prevent muscle breakdown and maintain performance during training.

Benefits: Energy, regeneration, muscle protection

Acetyl-L-carnitine

Acetyl-L-carnitine is an active form of carnitine that supports energy metabolism in cells. It helps transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are used to produce energy. Acetyl-L-carnitine can therefore promote physical and mental performance and improve recovery after exercise.

Benefits: Energy production, mental performance, regeneration

Arginine

Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that primarily improves blood flow and nutrient supply to the muscles. It serves as a precursor to nitric oxide (NO), which dilates the blood vessels and thus increases blood flow. As a result, arginine not only supports performance during training, but also cardiovascular health.

Benefits: Blood circulation, performance enhancement, heart health

Asparagine

Asparagine is an amino acid that is involved in energy production and metabolism in nerve cells. It plays an important role in the transport and storage of nitrogen in the body. Through its function, asparagine contributes to maintaining mental performance and energy metabolism.

Benefits: Energy balance, nerve function, metabolism

Beta-Alanine

Beta-alanine is an amino acid that promotes the formation of carnosine in the muscles. Carnosine acts as a buffer against acid formation, thereby delaying muscle fatigue during intense exercise. A sufficient intake of beta-alanine can therefore increase endurance, strength performance, and training intensity.

Benefits: Endurance, performance, muscle blood flow

Calcium

Calcium is an essential mineral that is indispensable for healthy bones and teeth. It also plays an important role in muscle contraction, blood clotting, and signal transmission in cells. An optimal calcium supply supports muscle and heart function as well as the maintenance of stable bone structures.

Benefits: Bone health, muscle contraction, heart function

Chloride

Chloride is a vital electrolyte that regulates fluid balance together with sodium and potassium. It is a component of stomach acid and aids digestion and maintains acid-base balance. Chloride helps stabilize electrolyte balance, especially during physical activity.

Benefits: Electrolyte balance, digestion, acid-base balance

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Cholecalciferol, known as vitamin D3, is important for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and is therefore crucial for stable bones and a strong immune system. It also supports muscle function and can improve general well-being, especially during periods of low sun exposure.

Benefits: Immune system, bone health, muscle function

Creatine

Creatine is a substance produced naturally by the body that is stored in the muscles, where it provides a rapid supply of energy. It increases performance during intensive training sessions, supports muscle growth, and can improve recovery. Numerous studies confirm the effectiveness of creatine in strength and speed sports.

Benefits: Muscle building, strength increase, regeneration

Cysteine

Cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is involved in the formation of glutathione, one of the most important antioxidants in the body. It supports cell protection, strengthens the immune system, and plays a role in detoxification. Cysteine can also promote hair and nail growth.

Benefits: Cell protection, immune system, detoxification

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)

DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is found primarily in the cell membranes of the brain and retina. It supports normal brain function, helps maintain vision, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Adequate DHA intake is particularly important for mental performance and long-term health.

Benefits: Brain function, vision, anti-inflammatory

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)

EPA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that is primarily known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It supports the cardiovascular system, joints, and muscle recovery and can promote general well-being. Together with DHA, EPA contributes to normal heart function.

Benefits: Heart health, anti-inflammatory, regeneration

Glutamine

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and plays a central role in regeneration and the immune system. After intense training, glutamine helps prevent muscle breakdown and speeds up recovery. It also supports intestinal health, as it is an important source of energy for intestinal cells.

Benefits: Regeneration, immune system, intestinal health

Histidine

Histidine is an essential amino acid that is involved in the formation of hemoglobin and histamine. It supports oxygen supply to cells and plays a role in wound healing and tissue repair. Histidine also helps protect against oxidative stress.

Benefits: Cell protection, regeneration, oxygen transport

Isoleucine

Isoleucine is one of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and plays an important role in muscle building and energy supply. It supports recovery after physical exertion and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Isoleucine is particularly important for athletes.

Benefits: Muscle building, energy, regeneration

Potassium

Potassium is an essential electrolyte that regulates fluid balance and nerve function. It contributes to normal muscle function and stable blood pressure. A balanced potassium level also supports recovery after exercise and heart health.

Benefits: Muscle function, nerve conduction, blood pressure regulation

KM-7 (vitamin K2 all-trans)

Vitamin K2 in the bioavailable all-trans-MK-7 form supports the activation of proteins that store calcium in bones and teeth. At the same time, it ensures that calcium is not deposited in the blood vessels, thus protecting the heart and circulatory system. In combination with vitamin D3, K2 develops its full effect for stable bones and healthy blood vessels.

Benefits: Bone health, cardiovascular protection, calcium utilization

Leucine

Leucine is the most important amino acid for muscle building, as it directly stimulates protein synthesis. It belongs to the BCAAs and helps to reduce muscle damage after training. Leucine also plays a role in energy production and supports regeneration.

Benefits: Muscle building, regeneration, protein synthesis

Lysine

Lysine is an essential amino acid that is necessary for tissue growth and repair. It supports collagen formation, strengthens the immune system, and improves calcium absorption. Lysine is also important for the formation of enzymes and hormones.

Benefits: Tissue repair, immune system, calcium absorption

Magnesium

Magnesium is a vital mineral that is involved in over 300 enzymatic processes. It supports muscle and nerve function, helps reduce fatigue, and is crucial for energy production. Athletes in particular benefit from an adequate magnesium intake.

Benefits: Energy, muscle function, fatigue reduction

Methionine

Methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is involved in detoxifying the body. It plays an important role in the formation of other amino acids such as cysteine and taurine and supports liver function and cell protection. Methionine also contributes to maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails.

Benefits: Detoxification, cell protection, skin and hair structure

Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that is needed for the formation of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline. It can have a positive effect on concentration and mood and is important for building proteins in the body.

Benefits: Concentration, mood, protein synthesis

Phosphorus

Alongside calcium, phosphorus is a key component of bones and teeth. It also plays an important role in energy metabolism, as it is involved in the formation of ATP—the main source of energy for cells. Phosphorus thus supports performance and cell health.

Benefits: Energy metabolism, bone health, cell function

Serine

Serine is a non-essential amino acid that is involved in the formation of proteins and enzymes. It supports cell regeneration, the immune system, and the formation of phospholipids, which are components of cell membranes.

Benefits: Cell regeneration, immune system, metabolism

Taurine

Taurine is a sulfur-containing compound that plays a central role in the energy and fluid balance of cells. It supports muscle function, promotes regeneration after physical exertion, and has an antioxidant effect. Taurine also helps protect the heart, brain, and nervous system and can reduce fatigue.

Benefits: Energy, regeneration, cell protection

Threonine

Threonine is an essential amino acid that is important for the formation of collagen, elastin, and muscle tissue. It supports liver function, strengthens the immune system, and contributes to the regeneration of skin and connective tissue.

Benefits: Tissue formation, liver health, immune system

Tryptophane

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that serves as a precursor to the “happiness hormone” serotonin. It can improve mood, promote sleep, and increase stress resistance. Tryptophan also plays a role in regulating appetite.

Benefits: Mood, sleep, stress reduction

Tyrosine

Tyrosine is an amino acid that is involved in the formation of important neurotransmitters such as dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. It supports concentration, attention, and mental performance—especially during stressful or demanding periods.

Benefits: Focus, mental performance, stress resistance

Valine

Valine is an essential BCAA amino acid that is involved in energy supply and muscle regeneration. It helps prevent muscle breakdown and maintain performance during training.

Benefits: Energy, regeneration, muscle protection

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