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Valerian-sleep

Valerian

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a very rich plant of flavonoids and valerine alkaloids, actinidine). The root of the plant contains essential oils (valerian acid esters, valeric acid esters, caryophyllene, terpinolene, vlerenol and other compounds called iridoids). Their mechanism of action is now important and well known. Valerenic acids and iridoids inhibit the enzyme responsible for the metabolic degradation of the gamma-aminobutyric neurotransmitter (GABA), responsible in the nervous system for the sensation of relaxation and the induction of sleep. Due...

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Strengthen immune system

Strengthen your Immune system with the combined action of our two supplements: – IMMUNOBIOTA (https://www.elisirlife.it/en/integratore-alimentare-immunobiota-48-cps.html), food supplement that supports the immune functions of the organism and protect it. An help for the microbiota. – POWER ANTIAGING VITAMIN PLUS ( https://www.elisirlife.it/en/integratore-alimentare-power-antiaging-vitamin-plus-100-cps.html) , food supplement with vitamins, Q10 e Folic acid.

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Maca

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a perennial plant of Peruvian origin, also known as Peruvian Ginseng.  The part used is the root, rich in flavonoids, carbohydrates (60%), proteins (10%), amino acids, vitamins and minerals.  Its benefits are wonderful: it is an excellent energizing and stimulating metabolism, since it allows a rapid psycho-physical recovery, helping to develop lean mass and endurance;antidepressant, because it allows to fight the mood swings and the disturbances due to hormonal cycles both in the fertile phase of the...

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Resveratrol-antioxidant

Polygonum cuspidatum (Resveratrol)

Polygonum cuspidatum is a plant native to East Asia, currently diffused in Europe.  Resveratrol, a phenolic derivative with great properties, is obtained from the root of the plant.  It has an antioxidant, cardioprotective, antithrombotic action (inhibits platelet aggregation), decreases blood pressure (inducing vasodilatation by hypotensive action, intervening on nitric oxide), reduces cholesterol and triglycerides and improves the microcirculation. In addition, resveratrol is a real skin elixir for its application in cosmetology, to cope with the aesthetic signs of skin aging such as...

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Polycosanols

Polycosanols are natural substances found in various vegetable waxes, particularly in sugar cane, from which they are extracted.  Chemically they are a mixture of long chain linear aliphatic alcohol (e.g. Octosanol).  Polycosanols are used to improve general health: they prevent the formation of blood clots (platelet binding action), reducing the formation of thrombus; they regulate the level of cholesterol in the blood; very useful against free radicals and oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol); they have a positive action on the cardio-vascular system because...

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Dry plant extracts

Dry plant extracts are homogeneous preparations obtained by subjecting plants to processes such as extraction, distillation, expression (squeezing), fractionation, purification, concentration or fermentation. In recent years extractive techniques on plants have evolved radically and modern processes exist today that allow the production of extracts with a wide range of titrations. From a technical point of view, dry extracts with high titration allow high amounts of active substances to be obtained without expanding the volume of the mixture of the...

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Feverfew

Feverfew (Tanacetun parthenium) is a herbaceous plant native to Europe very similar to chamomile, known for its beneficial properties against migraine and muscle pain, thanks to the anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic action that is able to exercise on muscles and blood vessels.  Parthenium contains flavonoids such as oak, luteolin, apigenin and axillarin which has spasmolytic action on the smooth muscles of the gastroenteric tract.  Other compounds, such as partenolide, modulate the functions of the serotonin system for the prevention of migraine. Feverfew is...

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Migraine

Migraine is the most common form of headache which results in sharp or throbbing pain that usually starts at the front or on one side of the head. The attack can extend to the front region, involving the forehead and temples. It can last a few hours or even days, with symptoms varying from subject to subject, which can in many cases be unbearable: throbbing pain, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sounds. Affected people often have to resort...

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Pau d’Arco

Pau d'Arco or Lapacho (Tabebuia avellanedae) is a tree native to South America. From its bark is obtained a substance, Lapacholo, with antitumor action, antibiotic, able to interfere with the mitochondrial metabolism of oxygen, through the inhibition of electronic transport.  In general, the properties of this plant are mainly antibacterial, fungicidal (against Candida albicans), anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, depurative and tonic.  In addition to the above mentioned uses, Pau d'Arco promotes weight loss and has an anti-inflammatory action especially in the mucosa of the...

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