NICS Relax

L-tryptophan is one of the twenty basic protein-forming amino acids that are precursors to serotonin and melatonin. The L-form is almost always found in the body, although there are one or two peptides that are exceptions. It is an essential amino acid and therefore cannot be produced by the body, we can only get it from food. This amino acid is found in protein-rich foods, especially chocolate, oatmeal, dried dates, milk, yoghurt, cottage cheese, red meat, eggs, fish, poultry, sesame seeds, chickpea salt, sunflower seeds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds.

Brown rice germ extract is a natural source of GABA. GABA is a special amino acid that stimulates dopamine production in the brain. It is one of the most common inhibitory neurotransmitters, or neurotransmitters of our central nervous system. It acts in the central nervous system. A common cause of sleep disturbance and constant feeling of fatigue is low GABA levels in the body.

The 1st century Roman writer Pliny describes hops as a popular garden plant and vegetable: its tender shoots were sold in the spring markets and eaten like asparagus. The plant is native to England and was originally eaten as a vegetable. The young shoots taste similar to asparagus. Hops have been used for centuries. It is used to make tea, the tender stalks are eaten as a vegetable and the leaves are used in soups. The ripe bunches are used to flavour, clean and preserve beer. Its essential oils are used in perfumes and body lotions.

The plant was only given the name Valeriana around the 10th century, from the Latin word valere (strong). In antiquity, cat's-root grass was used by the Greek physician and philosopher Galen of Rome and the Greek military physician Dioscorides. By the time the plant was given the name valerian, the extract was already very popular with early European herbalists.

The Medicinal Plant Section of the Hungarian Pharmaceutical Society (MGYT) has chosen medical lemongrass as the Medicinal Plant of the Year 2014. It is also cultivated in Hungary, but it is native to the Middle East and prefers the Mediterranean climate. It is one of the oldest used medicinal plants. It is named for its fresh, lemony scent. It occurs sporadically in the wild but is found in gardens in many areas. Lemon grass has been used in folk medicine for hundreds of years. Lemongrass contributes to optimal relaxation. It is also consumed as a tea.

L-theanine is a natural compound found almost exclusively in tea, whether green, black or white. This compound is an amino acid that can help increase GABA and dopamine levels in certain areas of the brain. It was first identified in the world in 1949 by a Japanese scientist named Yajiro Sakato in green tea leaves. L-theanine gives green tea a unique "umami" taste. In Japanese, umami means a salty, spicy taste that many people think is similar to meat.

The root of Rhodiola rosea (also known as rose root, golden root, goldenseal) is native mainly to the Far East, China and Siberia. It is also found in Europe, where it was used by the Vikings and, according to numerous records, by Greek physicians, as it helps the body to adapt to emotional stress and physical exertion and stimulates the nervous system.

Two thousand years ago, Greek doctors already knew about the plant. From the 1600s, it was used by English herbalists. Autumn daisy is a member of the family of daisy-like flowers. It is known in many ornamental varieties. The plant has a branched, bushy habit. Originally from the Balkans, it has been cultivated throughout Europe for centuries. The plant has a strong aroma. The plant is rich in sesquiterpene lactones, mainly partenolide. Common constituents of this essential oil are camphor, bornyl acetate and pinene. Other active constituents of the plant are flavonoids. Autumn daisy helps to relax.

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the best known and most widely used herbs in Ayurveda, Siddha and Chinese medicine. It is a species of the potato family, native to Southeast Asia, mainly India, and is known as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, winter cherry. It promotes relaxation, emotional balance and general well-being.

Beta-carotene is a plant extract found in many fruits and vegetables, most abundant in carrots, giving the plant its characteristic orange colour. Beta-carotene is a pre-vitamin of vitamin "A". It is a compound that has a low vitamin activity but is converted into a vitamin by metabolic processes once it enters the body. It has a high antioxidant content.

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.

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.