Monthly Archives - January 2020

Collagen

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Collagen is a primary structural element of bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and skin.  Hydrolysed collagen is used to promote joint health, to encourage recovery from trauma or to prevent arthrosic and osteoporotic phenomena.  In the medical field, it has also been proposed to promote recovery from burns.It is also used as an anti-aging skin treatment.  The collagen concentrations in the skin tend to decrease with aging, subtracting firmness and firmness from the skin. Given the difficulty of large protein fragments to cross...

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Smoothie

Smoothie of: Pineapple, Green tea and Ginger.

Excellent habit of starting the day with a good centrifuge, an extract or, better yet, a smoothie. We will immediately feel a surge of vitality and the strong alkalizing power of these drinks will make us lose the desire to drink coffee that we all draw from in search of that dose of energy that, generally, is missing in the morning. This is a recipe that mixes pineapple, fruit known for its natural anti-cellulite action, with green tea, famous for its...

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Devil’s claw

The devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant native to South Africa, which is used for inflammation and osteo-articular problems, since it is a real natural anti-inflammatory. It owes its recognized anti-inflammatory, analgesic and even antipyretic action to its active principles, or Harpagosidi (which are found in the root of the plant).  It is also very useful for tendonitis, cervicalgia, sciatica, headaches and back pain.  In addition, it also possesses hypocholesterolemizing and hypouricemenic properties.  The ability of this plant to reduce bad blood...

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L-Methionine

Methionine (abbr. Met) belongs to the group of so-called essential amino acids and (together with lysine) participates in the synthesis of carnitine. It is involved in the production of melatonin, plays a chelating function on certain heavy metals and, if present in sufficient quantities, acidifies the pH of urine by helping to prevent certain types of renal lithiasis. Very important is its use as a hair and nail fortification agent, for a structural effect and to accelerate its growth.  Obviously, being an amino...

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Suma – Pfaffia paniculata

Pfaffia paniculata, also called Suma or Brazilian Ginseng, has important immunostimulating and adaptogenic properties, that is it increases the body’s resistance against physical, chemical and biochemical agents external or internal, producing a beneficial effect on the body. These properties make it able to increase the energy level, reduce the sense of fatigue and increase the libido also improving the sexual performance of the man. It has a high concentration of amino acids (about 19), minerals, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, B1,...

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Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycantha)

The hawthorn (crataegus oxyacantha) is a plant widely used for the care of the circulatory system thanks to its strong cardioprotective and antioxidant activity. The dry extract of leaves and flowers contain a mixture of different flavonoids, powerful antioxidants and "scavengers" of free radicals, useful in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and to fight cholesterol.  These principles give the plant a strong cardioprotective activity, because they induce the dilation of the coronary arteries that bring the blood to the heart, thus...

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Thiamine (Vitanin B1)

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is a water-soluble vitamin (which dissolves well in water and other aqueous solutions) that takes part in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It constitutes an essential coenzyme for the reactions that allow the production of energy and for the normal functioning of different organs and apparatuses.  Thiamine is absorbed in the small intestine, but its absorption is inhibited by high amounts of alcohol. It has a fundamental role for the correct neuronal function, both central and peripheral,...

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