NICS Blood Vessel Protection + Inulin + microflora

Diosmin belongs to the group of bioflavonoids and is chemically synthesized by the conversion of the molecule hesperidin. The compound was first isolated from the knotted knapweed (Scrophularia nodosa) plant. However, during his research on vitamin C, Dr. Albert Szent-Györgyi extracted a bioflavonoid mixture containing diosmin from citrus fruits.

Hesperidin is a bioflavonoid found in most citrus fruits, with the highest concentrations in the outer peel and spongy part of the fruit. The extract of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium), native to Southeast Asia, Polynesia, has been traditionally used in many cultures for thousands of years due to its beneficial active ingredient content. As a result, it is now cultivated worldwide.

Vitamin C is perhaps the best known vitamin. It is a sugar derivative belonging to the group of water-soluble vitamins. Most animals can synthesise their own vitamin requirements, whereas humans must rely on dietary sources. Vitamin C is present in very small amounts in animal foods, with green plants and fruits meeting the majority of the need. Some plants contain particularly high amounts, such as rosehips and some types of pepper, which contain 1-2% of vitamin C in dry weight. It was first isolated in its pure state from the adrenal glands of Albert Szent-Györgyi in 1928, and later from lemon juice and tomato peppers in 1931. It was this discovery that was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1937.

Main natural sources

Citrus fruits, berries, green and leafy vegetables, tomatoes, peppers.

Why is vitamin C important?

Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-producing metabolic processes, the maintenance of normal psychological function, and the normal functioning of the nervous and immune systems. Vitamin C also contributes to the normal formation of collagen, and through this to the maintenance of normal skin, blood vessels, cartilage, bones, teeth and gums. It helps to reduce fatigue and tiredness, contributes to the regeneration of reduced forms of vitamin E and enhances the absorption of iron. Contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress and to the normal functioning of the immune system during or after intense exercise.

The grape (Vitis) is one of the oldest cultivated woody crops of mankind. Its berries, in bunches, are eaten fresh and dried, and are used in both grape juice and wine, making it one of the most widely grown fruits in the world. Its use is not only for nutritional purposes but also for thousands of years, as the seeds of the wine grape (Vitis vinifera), for example, contain high levels of fibre, protein, tannin and oil, as well as antioxidants, flavonoids and polyphenols, which are known and proven to have beneficial physiological effects.

Grape seeds are a source of antioxidants and provide natural protection against free radicals. It supports the venous circulation and helps maintain the integrity of blood vessels and capillaries.

The horse chestnut is the best known species of the genus boxwood in the soap tree family. It has spread across Europe from the Balkan Peninsula and the mountains of pre-Asia. The shiny, reddish-brown seeds of its fruit are found in greenish-coloured spiny outer fruits, but unlike the chestnut it is not edible. Together with grape seed extract, horse chestnut supports venous circulation and helps to maintain the integrity of blood vessels and capillaries.

Live flora is made up of beneficial, living microorganisms that help maintain a healthy balance of gut flora by surviving the acidic environment in the digestive tract. Our products contain high germ counts of several live flora and Inulin, which promotes their reproduction.