1/ Can you tell us about the Beta Glucans dietary supplement?
Beta glucans are a family of polysaccharides: long chains of sugars found in the cell walls of yeasts, plants or fungi. The beta glucans used by Solgar are extracted from yeasts, and the one chosen for its effectiveness is Beta-1,3-Glucan. The particularity of these molecules is to bind to macrophage receptors. First, this stimulation triggers phagocytosis, which is the process of cell cleaning by macrophages. This reaction of the cell to a harmful external intrusion is our first line of immune defense, which is called innate immunity. By domino effect, in a second step, the macrophages in turn promote the action of antigens, antibodies, white blood cells: the actors of specific immunity. Acting in this way on two levels with our immune defences, Beta Glucans are therefore allies of choice to protect ourselves during moments of weakness, seasonal changes or periods of collective fragility. They also accompany people suffering from repeated infections or persistent fatigue.
2/ Can you tell us about the food supplement ESTER C Plus?
ESTER C Plus honors vitamin C, which is a well-known active ingredient for boosting the immune system. In the human body, vitamin C is concentrated in the white blood cells present in the plasma: it is water-soluble, which means that it protects the cells from the outside and from the inside. However, we note that the level of vitamin C within the cells declines in the event of infection: when the white blood cells are precisely in activity. It is precisely at this time, to support the white blood cells in their cleansing action, that vitamin C intake can play an essential role. The vitamin C or ascorbic acid present in ESTER C Plus takes the form of calcium ascorbate, a molecule with a neutral pH which makes it possible to avoid acidity. It is also found in the form of vitamin C metabolites, a form that is immediately and easily assimilated by the body. This supplement also contains flavonoids, antioxidant compounds found in nature: here they accompany the action of vitamin C and provide immune support for 24 hours. Taking ESTER C Plus in case of infection is therefore a gesture that will help the body fight bacteria. This supplement can also be taken as a cure: ESTER C Plus is suitable for those who do not eat fresh products, but also for city dwellers who are confronted with pollution, smokers who inhale harmful substances, athletes who consume a lot of oxygen during exertion…
3/Can you tell us about the Zinc Picolinate dietary supplement?
Unlike vitamin C, which is found only in our diet, zinc is naturally present in the body. It is a trace element: we have about 2g of it in the body, and 90% is stored in the bones and in the muscles. However, in some, the zinc deficiency can be felt, this is the case for example for some people with diabetes, people who consume a lot of alcohol or even in some vegetarians. Zinc is an essential active ingredient for our proper functioning because it plays many roles within the body: it is an antioxidant that contributes to protein synthesis, DNA metabolism… Zinc also participates in growth and helps detoxify the skin. It also has well-known antiviral properties because it interferes with the replication cycle of a virus within the body. And yet more than 25% of the population does not reach the recommended nutritional intake. We are more often in zinc deficiency than we think! Certain signs can signal zinc deficiency: white spots on the nails, growth retardation, acne, reduced fertility… The zinc offered by Solgar is of high quality and benefits from an optimal dosage. and single: 22mg. In times of change of season, cold, fatigue or fragility, the zinc cure is useful for everyone because it allows you to increase your immune defenses and better protect yourself against external aggressions. Indeed, in case of inflammation, zinc will have a regulating effect and prevent an outbreak. In addition, recent studies show that zinc also plays a role in taste and smell, good information to know for those who suffer from this type of sequelae linked to Covid-19.