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Verlängern Nahrungsergänzungen das Leben? Die Evidenz

Multivitamine und Antioxidantien versprechen ein längeres, gesünderes Leben. Große Studien zeichnen ein nüchterneres Bild, mit klaren Ausnahmen.

FitLines Nutrient Transport Concept: Anspruch und Beleg

FitLine wirbt mit dem "patentierten" Nutrient Transport Concept. Was tatsächlich geschützt ist, was Patente belegen und was nicht.

Was ist FitLine? Ein Faktencheck zur Marke

FitLine ist eine über Direktvertrieb verkaufte Nahrungsergänzungsmarke. Wer dahintersteht, was man kauft und was die Evidenz zu den Versprechen sagt.

FitLine PowerCocktail

Der PowerCocktail ist FitLines bekanntestes Produkt, ein täglicher Multinährstoff-Drink, den PM-International als Einstieg in das Sortiment positioniert.

FitLine

FitLine ist die hauseigene Nahrungsergänzungs- und Kosmetiklinie von PM-International, über Direktvertrieb verkauft und rund um das Nutrient Transport Concept beworben.

Rolf Sorg

Rolf Sorg gründete 1993 PM-International und baute die Direktvertriebsgruppe hinter der Marke FitLine auf. Er ist Gründer und Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender.

PM-International AG

PM-International ist die Direktvertriebsgruppe hinter der Nahrungsergänzungsmarke FitLine, 1993 von Rolf Sorg gegründet, mit Sitz in Schengen, Luxemburg.

Führende Online-Yogalehrer-Ausbildungsplattform DACH

100% digitale, skalierbare Yoga-Ausbildungsplattform mit 1 Mio. € Umsatz, 331.000 € EBIT und über 10.000 Absolventen – als Nachfolgelösung zu erwerben.

Retirement Is a Strategic Mistake: Four Moves to Make at 60

Retirement may already be obsolete. Four moves to make at 60 that compound: healthspan over lifespan, a 30-year plan, purpose, and AI skills.

Gut leben — und länger — im Intelligence Age

Bavida ist die Gesundheits-und-Longevity-Bühne der yippy®-Community — Evidenz statt Hype, übers gute und längere Leben im Intelligence Age.

Vitamin D: the sunshine vitamin

You've probably heard vitamin D called the "sunshine vitamin," and there's a good reason for that. Unlike pretty much every other vitamin, your body can actually make it when you're out in the sun. Pretty cool, right?

Editorial — opinion, essays, editor's notes

Welcome to the BAVIDA Experts Hub. The place where professionals, researchers, practitioners, and innovators come together to exchange knowledge, explore new ideas, and collaborate on solutions that move the world of health forward.

Happy New Year! Cultivating well-being together in 2026

The focus in the health world has shifted from generic "resolutions" to personalized longevity, nervous system regulation, and bio-harmony. Since today is January 1st, your members are likely in a "reset" mindset but may be weary of the typical, high-pressure fitness tropes.

Eating disorders — when weight-loss culture turns harmful

The boundary between health-conscious behavior and disordered eating has never been harder to identify.

Authors — who writes on bavida

Contributors who write for bavida — named editors, editorial teams, and occasional guest voices. Each author page links to everything they have published here.

Privacy — what we collect and what we do not

Minimum data collection, no ad trackers, no third-party profiling. Logs and aggregate analytics only.

Reversing blood-stem-cell aging via lysosomal pathway

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have achieved a significant advance in regenerative medicine by reversing the aging process in blood-forming stem cells in mice.

Mindfulness — present-moment training for stress reduction

From corporate boardrooms to university classrooms, mindfulness meditation has evolved from ancient practice to scientifically validated intervention. Modern research reveals how brief daily sessions reshape brain structure, reduce workplace burnout, and improve cognitive performance.

Club — member-only space attached to the network

Member-only space attached to the network — discussions, drafts, occasional events. Invitation or application based.

Hubs — curated theme groupings

Curated theme groupings that collect related articles, profiles, and reference material in one place.

Vitamin D Council — research and advocacy

The VDC was founded in 2003 by John J. Cannell, MD, who observed that many patients in a maximum-security psychiatric hospital were vitamin D deficient. The Council grew to become a trusted global resource for evidence-based research, education, and guidance about vitamin D's role in health.

Vitamin D Day — annual awareness initiative

November 2. Every year. It's Vitamin D Day. The hormone precursor is finally getting attention. And it needs it. The discovery is credited to multiple scientists. Their work formed the foundation of what we understand today.

Could vitamin D be the key to slowing aging?

What if the key to slowing down the aging process was as simple as getting enough vitamin D? A landmark study published this year in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that vitamin D supplementation may do exactly that—by protecting the very structures that keep our cells young.

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)

NIH office publishing evidence-based fact sheets on dietary supplements — vitamins, minerals, herbal products — for consumers and clinicians.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

Largest US association of registered dietitians — publishes evidence-based nutrition guidelines and credentials RDs since 1917.

Linus Pauling Institute — bavida

Oregon State University research centre studying micronutrients and chronic disease — publishes the Micronutrient Information Center as a free reference.

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)

US professional body for clinical endocrinologists. Publishes practice guidelines on diabetes, obesity, thyroid, and metabolic health that frame mainstream care.

The Endocrine Society — international professional body

Global professional body for endocrinologists since 1916 — publishes clinical guidelines and core journals for hormonal disease and metabolism.

Vitamin D & Me!® — CRN Foundation Education Initiative

CRN Foundation education initiative on vitamin D — covering deficiency, supplementation, and clinical evidence in plain language for consumers and professionals.

GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute

Non-profit research institute running D*action — a citizen-science study mapping vitamin D status to health outcomes, with an advocacy lean toward higher target levels.

Vitamin D Deficiency — clinical research review

For a number of reasons, many people aren’t getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy. This is called vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin D Sources — clinical research review

The two main ways to get vitamin D are by exposing your bare skin to sunlight and by taking vitamin D supplements. You can’t get the right amount of vitamin D your body needs from food.

Vitamin D and Physiology — clinical research review

When vitamin D comes into your body, it goes through all sorts of processes and is turned into different forms to be effective. In this article, we’ll teach you a little about this process, and how vitamin D works in the body.

Vitamin D Levels — clinical research review

Nearly every cell in the body contains a vitamin D receptor. Research shows vitamin D plays an important role in skeletal, immune, developmental and cardiovascular health. Thus, maintaining optimal vitamin D levels is vital for overall health.

Vitamin D and Acne — clinical research review

Acne is a disorder of the glands which lubricate the skin, called sebaceous glands. When these glands become blocked, bacteria overgrow and causes skin lesions.

Vitamin D and Toxicity — clinical research review

Although most people take vitamin D supplements without any problems, it’s possible to take too much. This is called vitamin D toxicity.

Vitamin D and Pharmacology — clinical research review

Pharmacology is the branch of medicine that is focused on the use and study of drugs and their actions.

Vitamin D and Melanoma — clinical research review

Melanoma is a type of cancer originating in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin, which gives skin its pigment (color).

Vitamin D and Parathyroid Glands

When most people think of calcium, they think it’s most important for bone health. But actually, calcium is most important for your nervous and muscular system.

Vitamin D and Pregnancy — clinical research review

Getting the right nutrients and eating well when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding is important for your baby’s growth and development.

Vitamin D and Asthma — clinical research review

Asthma is a lifelong lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. There are tubes or airways, which carry air to and from the lungs to the mouth and nose.

Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor, which is caused by a group of cancerous cells growing in either the colon or rectum.

Vitamin D and Vitamin K — clinical research review

Vitamin K describes a family of compounds with a common chemical structure. Review of vitamin D's interaction with vitamin K and combined supplementation.

Vitamin D and Gastric Cancer — clinical research review

Stomach (gastric) cancer is a moderately important cause of disease and death. Review of vitamin D's potential role in prevention and disease progression.

Vitamin D and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Heart failure is also called congestive heart failure (CHF). CHF occurs when the heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Vitamin D and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of several cardiovascular diseases. The others include stroke, congestive heart failure, and peripheral artery disease.

Vitamin D and Leukemia — clinical research review

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow. The disease causes an abnormal increase of white blood cells. There are many types of leukemia.

Vitamin D and Ovarian Cancer — clinical research review

Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. As it has few symptoms at first, it is often diagnosed at more advanced stages.

Vitamin D and Tuberculosis — clinical research review

Tuberculosis is a respiratory illness that usually affects the lungs, but can also infect the kidney, spine, or brain. Tuberculosis can be either dormant or active.

Vitamin D and Respiratory Infections

Respiratory infections are any infection in the throat, sinuses, airways, or lungs. The respiratory tract is the part of the body that is involved with breathing.

Vitamin D and Hypersensitivity

For most people, supplementing with vitamin D is a safe and healthy practice. Review of rare hypersensitivity reactions, contraindications, and dose adjustments.

Vitamin D and Depression — clinical research review

We all feel fed up, miserable and sad at certain times in our lives. Most of the time, these feelings last for a few days, or maybe a week,

Vitamin D and Minerals — clinical research review

The way that vitamins and minerals work in your body is interconnected. How well vitamin D works depends on the amount of other vitamins and minerals that are present in your body. The other vitamins and minerals needed to help vitamin D work well are called cofactors.

What is Vitamin D? — overview and clinical context

Vitamin D is important for good overall health, strong bones, and immune function. Overview of synthesis, sources, deficiency risks, and supplementation guidance.

Vitamin D and Autism — clinical research review

As the reader will see below, there is compelling evidence that low vitamin D status during pregnancy is a major cause of autism,

Vitamin D and Eczema — clinical research review

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin disorder that causes inflammation and red, dry, rough, and itchy skin.

Vitamin D and Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a cancer of the plasma cells. They are white blood cells that normally produce antibodies.

Vitamin D and Hypertension — clinical research review

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated.

Vitamin D and Lung Cancer — clinical research review

Lung cancer is a cancer starting in the lungs. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

Vitamin D and Breast Cancer — clinical research review

The answer is a resounding YES, not only because there are positive clinical trials showing that vitamin D prolongs life,

Vitamin D and Renal Cancer — clinical research review

Each year, kidney (renal) cancer affects approximately 61,000 Americans and kills about 13,000. Review of vitamin D research on kidney cancer outcomes.

Vitamin D and Cervical Cancer — clinical research review

Cervical cancer starts on the surface of the cervix. This is the lower part of the uterus (womb), which opens at the top of the vagina.

Vitamin D and COPD — clinical research review

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. There are two main forms of COPD:

Vitamin D and Cognitive Impairment

Cognitive dysfunction is defined as unusually poor mental function. This causes confusion, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating.

Vitamin D and Dental Caries — clinical research review

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is a tooth infection caused by bacteria that leads to a loss of the hard tissues of your teeth.

Vitamin D and Fibromyalgia — clinical research review

Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome of body-wide pain. Tender points are the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues.

Vitamin D and Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus (womb). Each year, endometrial cancer affects approximately 46,000 U.S.

Vitamin D and Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurological disease. It is linked to decreased production of dopamine, a nerve transmitter.

Vitamin D and Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease (PD) is a chronic gum condition. Bacteria cause the gums to swell, redden, and bleed. Connective tissue holding the teeth into the jaw bone may become damaged.

Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer — clinical research review

The prostate is a small gland found in men. It is about the size of a walnut and is part of the reproductive system.

Vitamin D and Preeclampsia — clinical research review

Preeclampsia is a condition which occurs only during pregnancy and a short post-pregnancy period. It causes increased blood pressure and protein in the urine.

Vitamin D and Sepsis — clinical research review

Sepsis is a severe illness. It is caused by a bacterial infection that begins anywhere in the body and moves to the blood. The bloodstream is soon overwhelmed by bacteria.

Vitamin D and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a condition that causes memory problems and other cognitive functions that cause unpredictable changes in behavior.

Vitamin D for Professionals — clinical research review

The marker for vitamin D status is 25-hydroxyvitamin-D [25(OH)D], a metabolite of vitamin D3. Review of measurement methods, reference ranges, and interpretation.

Vitamin D and Anaphylaxis — clinical research review

Anaphylaxis is a very severe hypersensitivity to an allergen. Allergens are any substances that cause allergies. This condition affects many systems of the body at the same time.

Vitamin D and Osteoporosis — clinical research review

Osteoporosis is a condition where you lose too much bone or don’t make enough bone to replace the bone that you normally lose.

Vitamin D and IBD — clinical research review

Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in all or part of the digestive tract.

Vitamin D and Anemia — clinical research review

Anemia occurs when the body has a low number of red blood cells (RBCs). These cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Fewer RBCs limit the body’s oxygen level.

Vitamin D and Influenza — clinical research review

Yes, you should — studies show that vitamin D helps reduce the risk of colds and flu. Review of clinical evidence on immune response and seasonal infection.

Vitamin D and Type I Diabetes — clinical research review

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. It is a condition where your own immune system attacks certain cells called beta-cells.

Vitamin D and AIDS (HIV) — clinical research review

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The immune system begins to fail. This leads to life-threatening infections.

Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a condition where the body’s immune system attacks the nerves in the brain and spinal cord.

Vitamin D and Type II Diabetes

Type II diabetes is a condition in which the body has a hard time managing sugar. Review of clinical research on vitamin D status and insulin sensitivity.

Vitamin D and Lupus — clinical research review

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is a chronic disease that affects many systems in the body, such as the skin, heart and muscles.

Vitamin D and Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer is a moderately important cause of disease and death. In the United States each year, it affects about 17 thousand people and kills approximately 15 thousand.

Vitamin D and Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is cancer of the pancreas, the organ that produces insulin. Approximately 44,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas each year.

Vitamin D and Pneumonia — clinical research review

Pneumonia is a lower respiratory infection that affects the lungs. Pneumonia can usually be treated at home in a few weeks.

Vitamin D and Rickets — clinical research review

Rickets is a condition that affects the development of bones in children. It causes soft weak bones, which can become bowed or curved.

Legal — terms, privacy, attribution, imprint

Entry point to bavida's legal pages — terms, privacy, imprint, attribution. Plain-language summary first, full text on linked pages below.

Global Obesity Observatory — bavida

For over 20 years, the World Obesity Federation has been collating country-specific data to create this freely accessible resource that serves researchers, policymakers, and public health professionals around the globe.

World Mental Health Day — bavida

October 10. Every year. This is when the world talks about mental health. Richard Hunter, Deputy Secretary General of the World Federation for Mental Health, started it in 1992. Twelve countries joined in. Today? Over 150 countries recognize the day.

United Patients Alliance (UPA)

UK patient advocacy group pushing for evidence-based access to medical cannabis for chronic pain, MS, epilepsy, and related conditions.

Purdue Hemp — university research programme on industrial hemp

Purdue Hemp is an initiative run by Purdue University , Indiana. It’s a research-based program dedicated to studying hemp ,

Open Source Health Records — bavida

Open source software has gained significant popularity in various industries due to its collaborative nature, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. In healthcare, open source technology empowers organizations to customize and enhance software solutions according to their specific needs.

One Health Platform — human, animal, environmental health

International organisation advancing the One Health framework — the working principle that human, animal, and environmental health are inseparable problems.