Let’s understand Polyphenols. It Is That Important

At BioImmersion we have had a love affair with Polyphenols and Probiotics for many years. 

Our Therapeutic Foods supplements are known for their polyphenolic power and efficacy, while the probiotics we have chosen are heroically strong.  

There is an important reason for choosing this combination of extracts of plants/foods and probiotics. 

Scientific research indicates that we all need to understand the deep work both polyphenols and probiotics do in our body - in fact, scientists are discovering many new functions that depend on these foundational groups of nutrients. 

For example:  We have previously discussed lessening of stress and even building joy through polyphenols, their effect on the brain and their work on vascular health. 

Yet all this good work depends on how we absorb these nutrients: in the stomach, in the small intestines and colon, and with phase II enzymes of the liver (Kawabata et al., 2019).  Each polyphenol and their derivatives is broken down with slightly different process, each is treated with the intent to utilize for protection (anti-microbial and anti-oxidation), healing (various organs and communication systems in the body), and repair (Gentile & Weir, 2018). 

In 1936, Bentsath et al. reported on citrus flavonoids and their ability to reduce the fragile and permeable nature of blood vessels, and from there, flavonoids' vascular healing properties were researched, including their effect on heart health (Hertog et al., 1993). 

Polyphenols' success for heart health, diabetes, and a host of metabolic conditions was investigated more robustly, in particular, their bioavailability. How do they breakdown and absorbed? (Williamson & Manach, 2005). 

We don't see many articles that are cited by almost 2000 other scholars and researchers, but the realization that these polyphenols are that important to the body, got researchers very interested. 1800 plus scientists cited Williamson & Manach (2005) article on the bio efficacy and bioavailability of polyphenols. 

Polyphenols are able to act as modulators of cellular signaling pathways, provided that they are efficiently absorbed into the body and accumulate in target cells or target fluids. We will discuss how probiotics help to ensure the bioavailability of these amazing nutrients. 

Let's continue on to discuss polyphenols and probiotics, their synergetic effect on your body and health. 

Phyto Power

Read the research below and the research on each of these products. Keep it simple, and add the products by opening up the capsule and using a 1/4 to test it out in the child's drink or food. 

References 

• Bentsath, A., Rusznyak, S. T., & Szent-Györgyi, A. (1936). Vitamin nature of flavones. Nature, 138(3497), 798-798.
• Gentile, C. L., & Weir, T. L. (2018). The gut microbiota at the intersection of diet and human health. Science, 362(6416), 776-780.
• Hertog, M. G., Feskens, E. J., Kromhout, D., Hollman, P. C. H., & Katan, M. B. (1993). Dietary antioxidant flavonoids and risk of coronary heart disease: the Zutphen Elderly Study. The lancet, 342(8878), 1007-1011.
• Kawabata, K., Yoshioka, Y., & Terao, J. (2019). Role of intestinal microbiota in the bioavailability and physiological functions of dietary polyphenols. Molecules, 24(2), 370.
• Williamson, G., & Manach, C. (2005). Bioavailability and bioefficacy of polyphenols in humans. II. Review of 93 intervention studies. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 81(1), 243S-255S.

We have developed our products based on scientific research and/or the practical experience of many healthcare practitioners. There is a growing body of literature on food based nutrition and supplements and their application in support of our health. Please use our products under the advisement of your doctor.

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