YourGut Hero Ingredients

Ginger is a wonderful ingredient in cooking and has been used historically in various systems of medicine to treat coughs, colds, sore throats, fever and infectious diseases amongst other ailments[i]. A natural antimicrobial, it is even shown to be effective against drug resistant pathogens[ii].  A key ingredient in our Defence supplement to help support immunity but more than that, it is also multifunctional in that it also works on anti-inflammatory pathways. In vivo studies have shown the extract to significantly downregulate proinflammatory cytokines[iii].  It’s medicinal benefits are attributed to its content of phenolic compounds, specifically gingerols and shogaols, which seem...

The fruit of the olive tree and the wonderful oil that is produced from the olives not only transport us to the wonderful temperate climate and beautiful scenery of the Mediterranean, but they have long been revered for their health giving properties associated to the Mediterranean diet.  As well as the fruit and oils from the tree providing us with medicinal benefit, the leaves from the tree are also powerhouses for our health with properties especially relating to the health of our immune system.  This is why we feature the finest quality extract in Defence. Olive leaf is a rich source...

Quercetin features in Defence so we wanted to share a little more with our ingredient focus on this nutrient.  Quercetin is a flavonoid found in many foods such as apples, green tea, onions and berries.  Interestingly, capers are also extremely rich in this compound! Quercetin is known for its antioxidant activity in scavenging free radicals with studies reporting its activity relating to:  Stimulation of the immune system Antiviral activity Inhibition of histamine release hence its anti-allergic properties Anti-inflammatory activity through decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokines Beneficial effects on the gut environment through modulation of the intestinal microbiota profile  Quercetin has been much...

Pycnogenol is an extract from the bark of the French Maritime Pine Trees, researched for its anti-inflammatory benefit as a source of powerful antioxidants such as catechin and epicatechin.  Studies have shown it to be several times more powerful than vitamin C and vitamin E.  And even more impressive is that it recycles vitamin C and regenerates vitamin E, increasing the efficacy of the internal antioxidant systems for protection from free radicals[i]. Here’s a little insight from scientific studies about what pycnogenol does for the skin and why it features as a hero ingredient in Glow, our advanced formula for healthy...