Amorphophallus konjac is a plant native to Southeast Asia and Africa, which finds use in medicinal preparations and as a food. Studies have found positive effects of konjac root on obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, constipation and inflammatory skin diseases such as acne. The effect is based on the ingredient glucomannan, a dietary fiber with a high soluble content. Glucomannan binds food residues in the small intestine and improves digestion by binding fluid, increasing stool volume and promoting peristalsis. The konjac root powder we use contains 80% glucomannan.

Inulin is a soluble dietary fiber that comes from chicory. Like other dietary fibers, inulin can regulate digestion and thus help with constipation and digestive problems. It also serves as food for intestinal bacteria, e.g. bifidobacteria.

The fibers of Acacia seyal contain soluble dietary fiber. They serve as food for the bifio and lactobacteria in the intestine. Our acacia powder comes from organic farming.

Resistant corn dextrin is a water-soluble dietary fiber. In our powder it serves as food for the lactobacilli settled in the intestine and especially for the strains Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. Both are significantly involved in the formation of mucus in the intestine. Mucus is an important habitat for the microbiome.

Pectin is a soluble dietary fiber found, for example, in the skin of apples. Pectin regulates digestion as it binds water in the intestine. For this reason, grated apple with peel is recommended for diarrhea. In addition, pectin serves as food for beneficial intestinal bacteria.

L-arginine HCl is a form of L-arginine. It is broken down in the intestine to polyamines, among other things. Polyamines are needed for the growth of cells and thus ensure healthy, functional intestinal cells.

L-tryptophan is an amino acid that can be metabolized to indole by intestinal bacteria. L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that acts as a precursor to serotonin and melatonin, among other things. In food, L-tryptophan is found in cashews, seeds and oatmeal, for example.

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is rich in the non-proteinogenic amino acid L-theanine. The extract we use contains 60% L-theanine.

Niacin belongs to the group of B vitamins and plays a major role as an antioxidant, particularly in the liver. Niacin can be formed in the body from tryptophan. Tryptophan can be found in protein-rich foods such as nuts, pulses, wholegrain cereals and dark green leafy vegetables. Niacin is also found directly in legumes such as peanuts, cashew nuts or mushrooms, for example.

Vitamin B2 is an important cofactor in the metabolism of the 3 main nutrients protein, carbohydrates and fat. Its requirement is increased by taking the pill. A vitamin B2 deficiency is suspected of being a contributory cause of migraines and headaches when taking the pill. Good sources of vitamin B2 are mushrooms, yeast flakes, dark green leafy vegetables and nuts. Vitamin B2 is relatively sensitive to heat, but dissolves in water when cooked. So also use the cooking water of vegetables, e.g. as sauce or broth.

Biotin is an important component of many enzymes. A deficiency therefore manifests itself in different ways. Hair loss, skin problems, but also psychological complaints can be consequences of a biotin deficiency, for example. Biotin is found in many plant-based foods, e.g. pulses, yeast flakes, wholegrain cereals, mushrooms and avocado.