Taking care of your intestinal system to combat intestinal hyperpermeability

Laboratoire NG, experts in micro-nutrition

The laboratory was founded in 2012 when a doctor with a passion for nutrition and micro-nutrition met a farmer who was aware of the virtues of plants. 

Laboratoire NG is supported by a team of healthcare practitioners who are passionate about phytotherapy. They develop specific formulas and manufacture all of their products in France, working with prescribing therapists and certain physical points of sale (pharmacies, drugstores, herbalists, organic stores, etc.). 

The role of our intestinal ecosystem

The intestine plays an essential role in our daily health and in maintaining it. It is the key organ for immunity in the digestive tract, but also for our overall immune defense. It is also thanks to the intestine that the nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of our body are absorbed and redistributed where our body needs them.

The intestinal mucosa is like a huge filter whose role is to allow the nutrients (vitamins, minerals, etc.) we need to live to pass through. It prevents the penetration of microorganisms, macromolecules, and toxic compounds that could create an imbalance in our metabolism. 

The intestinal wall is lined with a very thin epithelium, composed of villi and microvilli, which are very finely pleated. It consists mainly of a single layer of cells, called enterocytes, which act as a mechanical barrier to the contents of the intestine.

What is intestinal hyperpermeability?

The proper functioning of our intestinal system depends greatly on the quality of our diet and the type of food we eat. In the days of hunter-gatherers, our diet was low in carbohydrates and sodium and rich in potassium, protein, and fiber, whereas today we probably consume too many ultra-processed foods, modern wheat, and refined sugar, which our bodies have difficulty accepting.

In addition, chronic stress (which acidifies the body 300 to 400 times more than food) is also a source of intestinal barrier disruption, as is the continuous use of medications (antibiotics, antidepressants, etc.). 

The result is an alteration of the gut microbiota, which becomes scarce and of poor quality, favoring pathogenic bacteria at the expense of good bacteria: this is known as intestinal dysbiosis. The mucus that lines the intestinal wall diminishes and weakens it, the intestinal microvilli are altered, the tight junctions that hold the intestinal cells together open up, and our intestine becomes a real sieve: it becomes hyperpermeable.

How can you regenerate your gut and restore your intestinal ecosystem?

It is advisable to adopt a hypotoxic and anti-inflammatory diet (vegetables, fruit, small oily fish, legumes, etc.), and to work on your emotions, sleep, and lifestyle. 

It is useful to support intestinal function by consuming nutrients that will relieve gastrointestinal irritation, help restore the intestinal mucosa, and thus reduce intestinal hyperpermeability.

What are the benefits of Laboratoire NG products?

Their Cicaflor product is a combination of synergistic active ingredients that help combat intestinal hyperpermeability.

• L-glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the blood and muscles. It plays a role in protein synthesis, immune protection, maintaining the integrity of the intestinal wall, and the body's acid-base balance.
• Turmeric extract contributes to normal intestinal function and helps reduce the effects of oxidative stress.
• Propolis has strong antimicrobial and antifungal properties and stimulates our immunity.
• Chamomile, rich in polyphenols, is an excellent anti-inflammatory and has soothing properties.
• Zinc contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.

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