Micronutrient medicine is also called "orthomolecular medicine". This term was characterized by two-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling. "Ortho" stands for "right" or "good" and "molecular" for the "smallest building blocks". It is therefore the "medicine of the right smallest building blocks." These include vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, amino acids and essential fatty acids. They are essential to life, support the organism on a daily basis and, when used correctly, have no side effects. Important for success is the choice of the right active ingredients and dosages and expert advice before use. The individual "building blocks" are explained in detail below: