There is no shortage of natural supplements in health food stores and pharmacies. Resilience, mental clarity, disease prevention – there is something for everyone. However, what is really worth investing in?
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Matcha
Macha is nothing more than specially produced green tea. The leaves of the shrubs are shaded with mats about 2 weeks before harvest. This slows their growth, but also allows the production of amino acids. Thanks to this treatment, waving is sweeter and has a fuller aroma. But that’s not all – it contains 137 times more antioxidants than regular green tea, and is also richer in L-theanine. Research shows that it can help reduce body weight. It also found that consuming just a cup of green tea powder daily can reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases, especially obesity. Macha can also accelerate recovery after exercise, reduce stress and strengthen immunity.
Green barley
Young, green barley preparations are made by drying the juice of this plant at a low temperature. This specificity is the richness of vitamins and minerals (vitamin C, pyridine, vitamin E, potassium, calcium, magnesium), enzymes that fight free radicals and proteins (a large amount for a plant product). Young, green barley also contains chlorophyll – about 300 mg in 100 g of the product, thanks to which it strengthens immunity, normalizes blood pressure, cleanses the body of toxins, reduces the risk of cancer, improves liver function, and helps fight anemia.
Chlorella
Chlorella is an algae that contains a lot of branched chain amino acids, chlorophyll, polyunsaturated fatty acids (especially omega 3), vitamins and minerals. Thanks to this composition, it can increase the efficiency and endurance of exercising people, reduce the level of cholesterol and triglycerides, reduce the risk of cataracts and liver diseases, increase the body’s immunity and even protect against cancer. The ability of proteins contained in chlorella to bind heavy metals is also emphasized.
Tran
Tran is nothing but Atlantic cod liver oil and other cod family fish. It is valued for its high content of omega 3 fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. Regular consumption of fish oil not only improves the body’s immunity, but also strengthens the heart, has anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory properties, reduces the risk of cancer
Acerola
Acerolia fruits contain a high dose of vitamin C, which has a bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect, improves iron absorption, fights free radicals, inhibits hemorrhage and facilitates wound healing. Taking vitamin C in such a natural form is definitely more beneficial than in the case of a synthetic preparation. Acorbic acid in fruits and vegetables is accompanied by other compounds such as flavonoids, which facilitate absorption and increase the stability of vitamin C.
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