When cold-related ailments set in, specific substances such as propolis and grapefruit seed extract come to our aid to help us regain our wellbeing.
The "queen" of nature when it comes to countering cold-related ailments is undoubtedly propolis, a wax-resinous substance that bees produce from resins collected from the buds of various trees and which, for this reason, concentrates within itself all the functional elements produced by the plant.
Used by bees to coat the walls of the hive, the hygienic and protective function of propolis is due to its particular content of resins, waxes, essential oils, derivatives of benzoic and cinnamic acid, and flavonoids.
The distinctive element, however, is the composition of polyphenols, among which galangin stands out, found in high quantities in high-quality propolis extracts. Its properties prove particularly useful during the winter period, when cold-related and flu ailments become more frequent.
Because of its properties, propolis pairs well with the antioxidant activity of the substances found in grapefruit seeds, which are rich in bioflavonoids.
The two elements together form the basis of the APIX® Propoli range, the first line of products based on propolis and grapefruit seeds in combination with specific functional substances for different applications.
In aerosol and nasal spray form, they are combined with cave salt to create hypertonic solutions useful for clearing the upper airways. According to research, inhaled saline air thins mucus, thereby restoring the normal functioning of the cilia lining the respiratory tract and clearing them of excess mucus.
Propolis and grapefruit seeds also combine well with hyaluronic acid, as in the Sedigola throat lozenges and oral spray, where they create a soothing film in cases of an irritated and painful throat. They also pair well with elderberry and balsamic essential oils in Flufast, an "intensive" treatment useful when the nose is running and cold-related congestion causes general malaise with chills. Particularly innovative is the format in capsules compatible with espresso coffee machines (Flufast Caps), so that a hot drink can be ready at home in an instant.
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