Description Food supplement of magnesium, zinc and copper with alpha-lipoic acid, devil's claw, California poppy, restharrow and feverfew; indicated to provide an additional intake of these nutrients in case of deficiency or increased requirements. The nutrients in the product can contribute to: normal muscle function (magnesium); the maintenance of normal connective tissues (copper); the protection of cells from oxidative stress (copper and zinc). The plant extracts can: support joint function (devil's claw and feverfew); counter localised tension (feverfew); promote relaxation (California poppy) and support the drainage of body fluids (restharrow).
Properties -Ononis spinosa (d.e.): the roots and rhizomes of this plant are used; it has an antispasmodic, muscle-relaxant action on smooth muscle and also a mild diuretic action.
-California poppy (d.e.): the aerial parts of this plant are rich in protopine, which has a pain-relieving and muscle-relaxant action and is especially indicated for conditions characterised by muscle spasms.
-Devil's claw (d.e.): as well as the well-known anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic action of its phytocomplex, devil's claw also has a pain-relieving and uric acid-lowering action, making it a useful aid in the management of gout.
-Feverfew (d.e.): the aerial parts (flowers and leaves) of this plant of the Compositae family are rich in sesquiterpene lactones, of which parthenolide is the main representative. Feverfew has a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory action and, as for its mechanism of action, an inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis has been demonstrated, apparently mediated by an inhibitory effect on phospholipase. An inhibitory effect on both the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme and the activation of the inducible forms of the cyclooxygenase and nitric oxide synthase enzymes may also contribute to the anti-inflammatory action of parthenolide.
-Alpha-lipoic acid: metabolically it acts as a cofactor for many enzymes involved in glucose conversion, but some of its structural characteristics make it extraordinarily effective as an antioxidant and therefore essential for countering the damage associated with free radical formation. In this specific case it acts by improving the speed of nerve communication and has a normalising action on nerve sensitivity, thus reducing both pain and sensory numbness.
-Zinc: an essential mineral and, by quantity, the second most abundant in the body. It plays an essential role both in the absorption and use of vitamins and in the make-up of most metabolic enzymes. For this reason it is absolutely fundamental for good muscle function.
-Magnesium: governs ion transport mechanisms, enables muscle contraction and the function of cellular ion pumps. It plays a fundamental role in the metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins, takes part in ATP synthesis and stabilises it in the cytoplasm. For these many reasons it is essential for the physiological functioning of both voluntary and involuntary muscles.
-Copper: an essential element for humans. In the various tissues it acts mainly as a cofactor for many enzymes, which are in turn involved in a variety of physiological functions, and it is also contained in some proteins. Its action is important for skeletal mineralisation and for the formation of new red blood cells and connective tissue.
Ingredients Alpha-lipoic acid, light magnesium carbonate, devil's claw d.e. 20% harpagoside, feverfew d.e. 0.5% parthenolide, restharrow d.e. 1:4, California poppy d.e. 0.2% protopine, zinc sulphate monohydrate, copper gluconate; processing aids: maltodextrins, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, talc, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, titanium dioxide (E171).
Nutritional information | Components | per 1 tablet | per 100 g | %NRV* |
| Alpha-lipoic acid | 150 mg | 15.00 g | - |
| Magnesium | 38.3 mg | 3.83 g | 10 |
| Devil's claw d.e. 20% | 100 mg | 10.00 g | - |
| Feverfew d.e. 0.5% | 100 mg | 10.00 g | - |
| Restharrow d.e. 1:4 | 50 mg | 5.00 g | - |
| California poppy d.e. 0.2% | 50 mg | 5.00 g | - |
| Zinc | 7.5 mg | 0.75 g | 75 |
| Copper | 1 mg | 0.10 g | 100 |
*NRV: Nutrient Reference Values.
Directions for use Take one tablet a day, to be swallowed without breaking or chewing.
Warnings Keep out of the reach of children under three years of age. Do not take during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Do not consume after the expiry date. If you are being treated with blood glucose-lowering medicines, consult a doctor before using the product.
StorageStore in a cool (<25°C), dry place away from light and heat sources. The expiry date refers to the product in an unopened, correctly stored pack.
Size Blister pack of 20 film-coated tablets of 1 g.
Net weight: 20 g.
