BioSalma dietary supplements
Why is magnesium important for our body?
Why does our body need magnesium? Interest in magnesium has increased dramatically in recent years. But what is magnesium really good for? Emil Olden - food agronomist and founder of BioSalma tells more about the mineral he extracts from the sea. BioSalma founder Emil Olden Magnesium is a mineral that controls several essential processes in the body. Among other things, it helps strengthen the immune system and helps maintain normal muscle activity . Magnesium is also important for the normal functioning of the nervous system . Magnesium is naturally found in food . Dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, potatoes, fresh herbs and whole grain products (wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta) are rich in magnesium. Most people get the recommended amount of magnesium from a balanced diet. Meanwhile, others need a little help. It is almost impossible to overdose on magnesium Measuring the amount of magnesium in the body is difficult, so it is not always easy to determine if it is deficient. Only 2% of magnesium is in the blood, and the rest is distributed in other tissues, such as bones . This may be one of the reasons why magnesium is considered a mineral that is rarely deficient. "The body needs magnesium to support the immune system" - Since magnesium is such an important mineral for many processes in the body, it is most important for the body to have magnesium in the blood . If you don't get magnesium from food, it is removed from your bones and other tissues. The body cannot accumulate a large amount of magnesium , so the body must be evenly supplied with this mineral. Magnesium overdose is practically impossible. If a person consumes too much of it, its excess is simply removed from the body , - says Emil Olden. Marine origin For BioSalma dietary supplements, sustainability is of utmost importance in the selection of raw materials and the process used in the preparation of the dietary supplements. When BioSalma decided to add magnesium capsules to its market, it was decided to make them from magnesium of marine origin . Magnesium is a dissolved salt found naturally in the sea . However, this should not be confused with the saltiness that we feel after sipping sea water. When the mineral is extracted from seawater, it is passed through calcium oxide, which reacts with magnesium to form solid particles. Later, those particles are washed with fresh water and the result is magnesium powder, which is then used as a raw material for BioSalma tablets. - Our idea has always been simple. For us, it was about creating an efficient and sustainable product. When magnesium is extracted from the sea in our unique way, we also preserve the other 72 micronutrients that help the body absorb magnesium . In addition, we added zinc , copper and vitamin B6 to the formula, - says Emil Olden. He explains that this is because the minerals complement each other perfectly . If you are deficient in any mineral, the body tries to balance and absorb what you need. Why is magnesium important? – The body needs magnesium to support the immune system and for strong bone structure . Magnesium also helps with normal cell division. Magnesium has also been found to help reduce fatigue , calm and relax, he says, continuing: - The health benefits of magnesium are also similar to those of zinc, copper and vitamin B6, which we have included in our capsule. Zinc , vitamin B6 and copper help to maintain the normal functioning of the immune system . The mentioned minerals also help cells to divide, reduce fatigue and exhaustion. Thus, vitamins and minerals balance magnesium well. We believe this is the strength of the product. BioSalma Magnesium BioSalma magnesium is very effective. Contains magnesium hydroxide and magnesium citrate. Magnesium hydroxide is of marine water origin, and its unique composition ensures a high concentration per tablet and good bioavailability. Food supplements should not be used as an alternative to food.
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Magic of Lactic Acid Bacteria: Nature's Made Probiotics
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are powerful microorganisms essential for gut health, immune enhancement, and food preservation. BioSalma's lactic acid bacteria supplements contain a unique blend of high-quality strains, including Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium L. Infantis, and Lactobacillus acidophilus, providing a total of 10 billion beneficial bacteria per capsule. Recommended for daily intake, these supplements are suitable for pregnant women and can be used alongside other BioSalma products. Discover more about their benefits and composition.
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Vitamin D3
The low rising sun in winter increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency Did you know that the body's ability to produce vitamin D decreases in the cold season because the sun is lower than in the summer? This is one of the reasons why the risk of vitamin D deficiency increases in the winter period in Nordic countries. However, there are several ways to prevent vitamin D deficiency. The main source of vitamin D is the sun, and the rest comes from food. However, during the winter months, there is not enough sunlight to provide the body with the necessary amount of vitamin D. The altitude of the sun affects the penetration of ultraviolet rays into the skin. That's why it's recommended to include vitamin D in your diet in winter. Seafood makes up a third of your vitamin D intake, but fat and vitamin D-fortified dairy products like milk and yogurt are also important sources. Swedish Food Safety Authority 2010/2011 carried out a study on dietary habits by Riksmaten, which showed that it can be difficult to get enough vitamin D from food. In particular, it is more difficult for younger people to get adequate levels of vitamin D, especially young women, who have high nutrient needs. According to the study, young people and women are getting less vitamin D, folate and iron than recommended. Important for bones - Vitamin D, among other things, contributes to the support of the immune system and normal bone structure, - says Emil Olden, food agronomist and one of the founders of BioSalma. - Today there are different opinions about how vitamin D was discovered and what its significance is for the body, but it all started with connections with the English disease - rickets - a disease of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D plays a key role because it affects the cells of the intestinal lining, making it easier for calcium to enter the bones, says Emil Olden. Older people need more vitamin D According to the National Food Administration, the recommended amount of vitamin D is 10 micrograms per day. A higher dose of 20 micrograms is recommended for people over 75 and those who spend little time in the sun. But today there are different opinions about what is appropriate. Some scientists believe that the doses recommended by the National Food Administration are the absolute minimum. The standards were raised a couple of years ago when new research showed that people in Nordic countries need to get twice as much vitamin D to maintain adequate levels of the vitamin in the sunless winter months. Vitamin D reserves are highest after sunny summer days, and lowest in February and March. - In order for vitamin D to be produced in the skin, it must be exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays, which only happens when the sun is at least 45 degrees above the horizon. This is not a problem for people closer to the equator, but in the northern part of the world the sun is only high enough for a few hours each day. In the winter months, when there is little sun, UV rays do not penetrate the atmosphere and the body does not produce vitamin D, says Emil Olden. Difficult to restock From October to the end of March, you can't count on the sun to replenish your vitamin D stores. If you want to know if the sun is high enough to produce vitamin D, you can look at your shadow when you're outside. If your shadow is as long or longer than you are, vitamin D is not produced in the skin. "If the shadow is longer than yourself, the skin does not produce vitamin D." – The body produces vitamin D when you are in the sun and are exposed to UV rays. You don't have to be outside long in the summer for this to happen. For a fair-skinned person, it is enough to spend 30 minutes at noon in the sun, which would illuminate the face or hands. People with darker pigments take longer, they may need 5-10 times longer exposure to the sun to get the same effect. You won't get the same effect in winter. This is because the sun does not penetrate the atmosphere in winter as much as in summer, says Emil Olden. But he also points out that UV rays reach us whether it's sunny or cloudy. So we replenish our vitamin D reserves not only on a sunny summer day, but also on cloudy summer days. BioSalma Vitamin D3- family formula BioSalma salmon oil capsules with vitamin D3 are made in a patented way, preserving the unique nutrients of Norwegian salmon and the natural and highly effective antioxidant astaxanthin. The capsules have been made small for easy swallowing and the vitamin D content is suitable for both children and adults. Vitamin D is fat-soluble, which means that the vitamin D added to salmon oil is optimally absorbed by the body. The oil is processed from fresh, Norwegian salmon. Vitamin D3 with turmeric and ginger This vitamin D3 formula is highly concentrated (62.5µg) and contains turmeric and ginger extracts (C3 complex®). The concentrate contains as much as 95% curcuminoids, whose positive effects on the body have been written about in several scientific articles.
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Why are Omega 3 fatty acids important for our body?
The question arises, why are Omega-3 fatty acids important for our body? Where does the body get Omega-3? How to know when our body begins to lack Omega-3 fatty acids? Emil Olden, the founder of BioSalma nutritional supplements, helps to answer all these questions and more.
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