Natures Aid Microbiotic Complex

There are millions of bacteria inside each person, forming an internal world inside us which is often referred to as ‘The Microbiome’. There is a lot of research ongoing at the moment about the impact the microbiome may have on the rest of the body. Natures Aid® Probiotic Complex provides 2 billion live organisms of Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bifidobacteria Bifidus. This product also provides 100mg FOS. FOS, or Fructooligosaccharides, is a natural fibre found in raw fruits and vegetables which offers a natural source of what is often referred to as a prebiotic.

Natures Aid Inulin Powder

Inulin is a compound which occurs naturally in many foods, including chicory. It is a high fibre, low calorie substance. Fibres like Inulin are a type of carbohydrate which the body cannot digest. They move through the digestive system to the colon, where they serve as food for the good bacteria there. The colon is full of bacteria, often referred to as ‘The Microbiome’. Much research is being carried out on the impact of the bacteria of the microbiome, and the fibres which feed them. The fibres which feed the good bacteria of the microbiome are often referred to as ‘prebiotics’. Natures Aid® Inulin is 100% natural and can be added to any food or drink. Each 5g serving provides 4.4g of fibre.

Natures Aid Ginger Root 500mg

Ginger has a long history of use, spanning back over 2,500 years. There has also been a lot of interesting research carried out on this fascinating herb, which indicate it could have up to 115 active components. Gingerols are the components with the most interesting reports, which is why Natures Aid Ginger Root tablets are standardised to provide 2.5%. Each Natures Aid Ginger tablet contains extract equivalent to 500mg of dried Ginger Root.The dried root of ginger has been shown to be more potent than the fresh root with regards to shogaol, which is thought to be the most potent of ginger’s constituents.

Natures Aid DigestEeze(Milk Thistle)

In 2004, a European Directive on Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products (2004/24/EC) was introduced. This new THMRS requires quality and safety of the product to be demonstrated, with efficacy being based on the traditional use of the herbal medicine, provided the claimed pharmacological effects are plausible. Milk Thistle is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms associated with occasional over-indulgence of food and drink, such as indigestion and upset stomach, based on traditional use only. Each Natures Aid® DigestEeze® tablet contains 137.5mg – 165mg of standardised dry extract from Milk Thistle fruits (Silybum marianum (L) Gaertner) equivalent to 2750-6600mg of Milk Thistle fruit. Milk Thistle is also known as holy thistle, lady’s thistle and St. Mary thistle, and has been used in various preparations for over 2000 years - dating back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans.