Doctor Epp Songisepp answers the questions
How are the vitamins and minerals in food supplements selected?
In the case of vitamins and minerals, it is important that they are in a form that is well absorbed by the body.
Where are Nordwise® food supplements sold?
In addition Nordwise ® online store the products are also on sale in the Astri e-shop , in Osta.ee , in Apotheka pharmacies , Benu pharmacies , Heart pharmacies , Prisma Peremarkets and in FitShop .
Do Nordwise ® dietary supplement capsules contain animal products?
The capsules do not contain products of animal origin, they are also suitable for vegans. All of our food supplements are in a cellulose shell, which ensures that the lactic acid bacteria pass through the acidic environment of the stomach and reach the intestine.
What happens if you take too much of a dietary supplement?
Excessive consumption of live lactic acid bacteria can cause flatulence and, in more severe cases, diarrhea.
Has Tensia ® been compared to other natural preparations? E.g. black chokeberry preparation.
All natural preparations (garlic, black chokeberry, etc.) keep blood pressure at a stable level and do not allow it to rise, but none of them lowers blood pressure.
Who is Lactobacillus plantarum besides Estonians Have you studied the effect of TENSIA®?
Moscow Food Institute. Read more here.
How long should probiotic supplements be taken?
We recommend at least 6 months. Minimum 8 weeks (2 months). For the effect to manifest, it is necessary for L. plantarum Tensia® to colonize the intestine, only then does it start producing beneficial compounds for the body. The blood pressure-lowering effect begins to manifest after 1 month of consumption and the swelling worsens. It is not a fast-acting aid or medicine. After 6 months of consumption, you can take a short break (2-3 weeks) and then continue to consume. After all, blood pressure medications are taken regularly and throughout life.
Why are there vitamins and minerals in such quantities?
The amounts of vitamins and minerals are based on the requirements of the European Food Safety Authority and the permitted health claims. 15% of the daily amount allows the use of EU health examples, for example B1 contributes to normal heart function.
Another reason why the amounts of vitamins and minerals are smaller compared to some other products, we recommend using the product for at least 6 months - there is no risk of overdose. And we assume that a person gets most of the vitamins through food.
How do Nordwise® food additives affect the digestive microflora?
It does not crowd out its own microflora, rather it promotes the diversity of microbes.
Recommend only to those who are not already taking the drug? What about those who are already taking the drug?
The food supplement can also be taken together with medicines. By consulting a family doctor, the treatment dose can be reduced in the long term.
Can pregnant women consume?
Also suitable for pregnant women. Since the amounts of vitamins are not high, pregnant women can consume and can consume for a longer period.
Children, from the age of three? The product packaging says: Contributes to normal heart function. It's a little scary for a parent.
The product is suitable for children to restore and diversify the digestive microbiota. The amounts of vitamins are also suitable for children.
Are Heartfriend INDUCIA® and TENSIA® suitable as a conventional probiotic?
Yes, they can also be used to enrich the digestive microflora.
Do probiotics still contain live microbes?
In the capsules, the bacteria are inactivated in powder form. When the capsule opens in the intestine, they are still activated.
Does a dead microbe also have an effect?
A dead microbe can also have an effect through the metabolic products of the bacterium.
