What is nutritherapy?

Unlike other therapeutic approaches, such as homeopathy or aromatherapy, nutritherapy is not an alternative or complementary medicine. A natural approach that has been used empirically for centuries, nutritherapy resurfaced in the USA in the middle of the ^20th century and has since enjoyed a boom. According to the principles of nutritherapy,diet has a direct effect on a person's state of health, and it is therefore possible to influence the body's functioning and the evolution of a disease by modifying diet and nutrient intake.

Etymologically formed from the words nutrition and therapy, nutritherapy positions itself as an interface between medicine and nutrition. In a nutshell, nutritherapy can be summed up in the following phrase: treating yourself by eating. Of course, the fundamentals of nutritherapy are more complex.

Nutritherapy is based on the use of the following elements for preventive or therapeutic purposes:

Foods ;
Food supplements;
Pharmacologically active substances present in foods;
Vitamins and minerals.

Nutritherapy and nutrients

One of the key concepts in nutritherapy is the notion of nutrients. Nutrients are the various substances the body needs to absorb in order to function properly. Specialists distinguish between two categories of nutrients:

Macronutrients provide essential energy for cells and are absorbed in large quantities. These nutrients are proteins, carbohydrates (simple and complex sugars) and lipids (fats).
Micronutrients include all nutrients required by the body in small quantities, such as vitamins and minerals.

Food is not just about nutrients. Foods generally contain several hundred substances, not always assimilable as nutrients, such as pigments or polyphenols (substances with antioxidant properties).

Nutritherapy is concerned with the nature, quantity and quality of the nutrients a person absorbs on a daily basis.

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Fundamental principles of Nutritherapy

According to the principles of nutritherapy, diet plays a central role in health and disease prevention. By modifying nutritional intake and targeting specific deficiencies, it is possible to :

Improve vitality and physical or mental performance.
Slow down or prevent the progression of chronic diseases.
Optimize cellular repair and regeneration processes.

Etymologically, nutritherapy combines the notions of nutrition and therapy. It goes beyond the simplified idea of "treating yourself by eating", by taking an in-depth look at the nature, quality and quantity of the nutrients consumed on a daily basis.

The Key Role of Nutrients

Macronutrients

Macronutrients are the main providers of energy and building materials for the body. They include :

Proteins: Essential for tissue synthesis, enzymes and hormones.
Carbohydrates: Sources of rapid energy and glycogen reserves.
Lipids: Crucial for cell membranes, hormones and energy storage.

Micronutrients

Micronutrients, while necessary in small quantities, are just as essential to the body's proper functioning:

Vitamins: regulate metabolic processes (e.g. vitamin C for immunity, vitamin D for bone health).
Minerals and trace elements: Play a variety of roles, such as calcium for bone strength or iron for tissue oxygenation.

Bioactive substances in foods

In addition to traditional nutrients, nutritherapy also focuses on bioactive compounds found in foods, such as :

Polyphenols: antioxidant substances found in fruit, vegetables and tea, which protect cells against oxidative damage.
Essential fatty acids: Omega-3 and omega-6, essential for inflammation regulation and cardiovascular health.
Enzymes and coenzymes: such as coenzyme Q10, involved in cellular energy production.

Although not directly considered nutrients, these substances make a significant contribution to disease prevention and overall health.

Nutritherapy applications

Optimizing nutritional intake

Nutritherapy helps to correct dietary deficiencies and imbalances according to individual needs. For example:

For stress: Magnesium and vitamin B6.
For energy: Amino acids, iron and vitamin C.
For joints: Chondroitin and natural silicon.

Disease prevention and support

By targeting the biochemical mechanisms of disease, nutritherapy provides invaluable support:

Diabetes: Controlling blood sugar levels with soluble fibers and chromium.
Cardiovascular health: Omega-3 and antioxidants to reduce the risk of inflammation and atherosclerosis.
Immunity: Vitamin D, zinc and selenium to boost natural defenses.

Performance enhancement

Athletes and people wishing to optimize their physical and cognitive performance can benefit from a targeted intake of proteins, creatine and B vitamins.

What naturopathic products can be found on the Soin-et-Nature website?

Soin-et-Nature offers a comprehensive range of naturopathic products, developed to meet a variety of health and well-being needs, based on natural, body-friendly solutions. Here are the available categories:

To relieve joint pain with plants, phytotherapy and joints offers targeted solutions to preserve mobility.
To improve urinary comfort, products combining urinary comfort and phytotherapy offer specially adapted natural formulas.
To combat persistent fatigue, fatigue and phytotherapy combines plant extracts to restore energy and vitality.
To alleviate the sensation of heavy legs, phytotherapy and heavy legs provides natural support for blood circulation.
To accompany the hormonal transition of menopause, natural solutions promote balance and well-being.
To stimulate memory and improve concentration, herbal supplements support cognitive functions.
For muscular comfort, products dedicated to muscles and phytotherapy provide natural, effective support.
To promote a harmonious figure and detoxify the body, slimming and detox offers targeted formulas for drainage and elimination.
To soothe respiratory problems, the respiratory sphere offers natural solutions to protect the airways.
For stress management and restful sleep, the stress, sleep and relaxation category offers natural products for overall well-being.
For eye care, natural solutions help preserve and improve visual health.
To stimulate intellectual functions, the intellectual tonus range supports concentration and mental performance.
To regain energy on a daily basis, tonus et vitalité offers natural supplements to boost the body.
To cope with allergies naturally, the allergy selection offers products adapted to calm allergic reactions.
To improve digestion and intestinal comfort, solutions for digestive disorders provide effective, natural support.
To meet specific nutritional needs, tailor-made nutritherapy offers personalized formulas adapted to each profile.

These naturopathic products, available on Soin-et-Nature, enable you to take in-depth care of your health with natural solutions, while respecting your body's overall balance.