NICS Magnesium + Vitamin B6

It does not occur naturally in its elemental state, but its compounds are widely used. In animals and humans, it is present in the blood plasma at 2.4-3 mg %. The adult human body contains about 25-30 grams of magnesium, half of which is found in the bones in the form of calcium magnesium phosphate, the rest being found in various organs (e.g. liver, muscle). It plays an important role in the regulation of excitability in the same way as calcium. Magnesium preparations should not be taken after meals as they neutralise stomach acid.

Main natural sources

Figs, lemons, grapefruit, almonds, seeds, apples, dark green fruits.

Why is magnesium important?

Magnesium helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue, to maintain proper functioning of the nervous system and to maintain normal psychological function. It is involved in energy-producing metabolic processes and the maintenance of normal bone structure. Contributes to the maintenance of normal dentition, electrolyte balance and normal muscle function. It plays a role in cell division and normal protein synthesis.

Vitamin B6 - also known as pyridoxine - is a group of compounds whose members have a related structure and act together. It was isolated in five independent laboratories in the late 1930s. It is a water-soluble vitamin, not stored by the body during metabolism, and is eliminated within 8 hours after digestion.

Main natural sources

Wheat bran, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, poppy seeds, cabbage, milk, eggs, beef.

Of interest

Many anti-nausea medicines used during pregnancy contain vitamin B6.

Why is vitamin B6 important?

It contributes to the maintenance of normal psychological function, normal functioning of the nervous system and the reduction of fatigue and tiredness. It is involved in normal energy metabolism, normal protein and glycogen metabolism and normal cysteine metabolism. Vitamin B6 contributes to normal immune function, regulation of hormonal activity, normal red blood cell formation and normal homocysteine metabolism.

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 a high germ count of several live flora and Inulin, which promotes their reproduction.

The term Probiotic, also known as Living Flora, is of Greek origin, meaning for life. In its modern sense, the term probiotic was first used by R. B. Parker in 1974 to describe the organisms and substances responsible for the microbial balance of the intestinal tract. The characteristics of probiotics are that they are of human origin, non-pathogenic, resistant to the action of gastric acid, bile and digestive enzymes in saliva, pancreas and intestinal fluids. They retain their resistance during the shelf life of foodstuffs and during technological processes. In addition, probiotics are able to adhere to mucosal cells, exerting an antimicrobial effect against potential pathogens and reducing the adherence of pathogenic microbes to the mucosal surface. Probiotics are mostly lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria. The majority of the best known probiotic strains of lactic acid bacteria belong to the genus Lactobacillus, with a minority belonging to the genus Streptococcus.

Prebiotics are the natural nutrients that are typically the exclusive nutrients of probiotics and therefore promote their proliferation and predominance. In the oral cavity or gastrointestinal tract, digestive enzymes do not break down prebiotics, so they can pass undigested into the large intestine. Prebiotics are dietary fibres, but they are water soluble, making them the most excellent of all dietary fibres. In addition to their dietary fibre function, their real utility lies in the fact that they are the sole food source of probiotics. As the large intestine is already low in digestible food, i.e. relatively malnourished, ingested prebiotics offer the opportunity for the proliferation of human-friendly gut bacteria.

In their natural state, they are found in many foods, e.g. Jerusalem artichokes, chicory root, onions, garlic, leeks, artichokes, wholegrain cereals, wheat, bananas, flax, spinach, spinach, cabbage, Swiss chard, mustard, berries, pulses, milk and most mature cheeses.

One type of prebiotic is Inulin, basically a dietary fibre that enters the colon undigested, enhancing the proliferation and overgrowth of probiotics.

Their role: digestion, intestinal flora balance

Our intestinal tract, the largest surface area of our body, is about 7-9 metres long and is the way we communicate with the outside world. This makes it a potential site of attack for pathogens and toxic substances. Under normal conditions, the gut contains around 200-400 strains of bacteria. During foetal life, beneficial bacteria predominate in 95-98%. A healthy gut flora provides protection against many pathogens, ensures the integrity of the gut lining and helps the body absorb the nutrients it needs. They produce many vitamins essential for the body. If the defence mechanisms of the digestive tract are weakened, this can cause, among other things, a disturbance of absorption processes.

In order for probiotics to be able to have an effect on their environment, high abundance is a prerequisite, which means at least 108 c.f.u. organisms per gram of intestinal fluid.

What does the term c.f.u. mean?

c.f.u.: colony-forming unit per millilitre, the number of viable micro-organisms (germ count). In preparations, the number of bacteria is usually expressed in this unit. However, Inulin is expressed in mg. A minimum of 109 c.f.u. is accepted as an appropriate dose.

What is an effective live-flower preparation?

• Prebiotics promote the growth of probiotics, so the preparation should contain Inulin or fructo-oligosaccharides.
• They are resistant to the action of stomach acid, bile and digestive enzymes, allowing the beneficial bacteria to live and enter the large intestine, where they can multiply and thrive. It is essential that the bacteria retain their viability during their passage through the gastrointestinal tract.
• Good live-flora preparations contain a minimum of 5 to 6 strains, as we want to replenish the diverse multicultural gut bacteria.
• They retain their resistance during their shelf life and during technological processes.
• They contain an adequate number of germs, with a minimum of 108 or 109 colony forming units recommended by experts.