BioSalma dietary supplements
Why is magnesium important for our body?
Why does our body need magnesium? Interest in magnesium has increased significantly in recent years. But what is magnesium really good for? Emilis Oldenas – a food agronomist and founder of BioSalma tells more about the mineral extracted from the sea. BioSalma founder Emilis Oldenas 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 function. Magnesium is also important for normal nervous system function. Magnesium is naturally found in food. Dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, potatoes, fresh herbs, and whole grain products (in wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta) are rich in magnesium. For many, the recommended amount of magnesium obtained from a balanced diet is sufficient. Meanwhile, others need a little help. Overdosing on magnesium - almost impossible Measuring magnesium levels in the body is difficult, so it is not always easy to determine if there is a deficiency. 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 occurring in the body, the most important thing for the body is to have magnesium in the blood. If you do not get magnesium from food, it is removed from bones and other tissues. The body cannot store a large amount of magnesium, so the body must be supplied evenly with this mineral. It is practically impossible to overdose on magnesium. If a person consumes too much, the excess is simply excreted from the body," says Emilis Oldenas. Marine origin Sustainability is very important for BioSalma food supplements when choosing raw materials and the process applied in preparing food supplements. When BioSalma decided to include magnesium capsules in their range, it was decided to produce them from magnesium of marine origin. Magnesium is a dissolved salt, naturally found in the sea. However, this should not be confused with the saltiness we feel when sipping seawater. When the mineral is extracted from seawater, it is passed through calcium oxide, which causes a reaction with magnesium and forms solid particles. These particles are then washed with fresh water, resulting in magnesium powder, which is later used as raw material for BioSalma tablets. – Our idea was always simple. For us, it was about creating an effective and sustainable product. When magnesium is extracted from the sea in our unique way, we also preserve 72 other trace elements, which help the body absorb magnesium. Moreover, we included zinc, copper, and vitamin B6 in the formula," says Emilis Oldenas. He explains that this is because minerals complement each other perfectly. If you lack a certain mineral, the body seeks balance and absorbs what you need. Why is it important to take magnesium? – The body needs magnesium to support the immune system and strong bone structure. Magnesium also helps normal cell division. It has also been observed that magnesium helps reduce fatigue, calms, and helps to relax more easily," he says and continues: – The health benefits of magnesium also have similarities with the benefits obtained from zinc, copper, and vitamin B6, which we included in our capsule. Zinc, vitamin B6, and copper help maintain normal immune system function. These minerals also help cells divide, reduce fatigue and exhaustion. So vitamins and minerals balance magnesium levels well. We believe this is the strength of the product. BioSalma magnesium is very effective. It contains magnesium hydroxide and magnesium citrate. Magnesium hydroxide is of marine origin, and its unique composition ensures a high concentration in one tablet and good bioavailability. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for food products.
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Magic of Lactic Acid Bacteria: Nature's Made Probiotics
Lactic acid bacteria are powerful microorganisms essential for gut health, immune strengthening, and food preservation. BioSalma lactic acid bacteria supplements contain a unique high-quality blend of strains, including Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium L. Infantis, and Lactobacillus acidophilus, so one capsule contains a total of 10 billion beneficial bacteria. Recommended for daily use, these supplements are suitable for pregnant women and can be used together with other BioSalma products. Learn more about their benefits and composition.
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How to get Vitamin D3 and its importance to the body
Low rising sun during the winter period increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency Did you know that the body's ability to produce vitamin D worsens during the cold season because the sun is lower than in summer? This is one of the reasons why the risk of vitamin D deficiency increases in Northern countries during the winter period. However, there are several ways to avoid vitamin D deficiency. The main source of vitamin D is the sun, and the rest is obtained from food. However, in the winter months, there is not enough sunlight to supply the body with the necessary amount of vitamin D. The sun's height affects the ultraviolet rays reaching the skin. Therefore, it is recommended to include vitamin D in the diet during winter. Seafood makes up a third of the consumed vitamin D, but fats and vitamin D-enriched dairy products, such as milk and yogurt, are also important sources. Important for bones – Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of the immune system and normal bone structure, says food agronomist and one of the founders of BioSalma, Emilis Oldenas. Emilis Oldenas - BioSalma founder – Today there are different opinions about how vitamin D was discovered and its significance to the body, but it all started with connections to rickets – a vitamin D deficiency disease. Vitamin D plays a key role because it affects the intestinal mucosal cells, making calcium more easily absorbed into the bones, says Emilis Oldenas. Older people need more vitamin D According to the Swedish National Food Agency, the recommended amount of vitamin D is 10 micrograms per day. For people over 75 years old and those who spend little time in the sun, a higher dose of 20 micrograms is recommended. However, today there are different opinions about what is appropriate. Some scientists believe that the doses recommended by the National Food Agency are absolutely minimal. The norms were raised a couple of years ago when new studies showed that in Northern countries people need to get twice as much vitamin D to maintain adequate vitamin levels in the body during sunless winter months. Vitamin D reserves are highest after sunny summer days and lowest in February and March. – For vitamin D to form 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. For people living closer to the equator, this is not a problem, but in the northern part of the world, the sun is high enough only 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 Emilis Oldenas. Hard to replenish reserves From October to the end of March, you cannot expect the sun to replenish your vitamin D reserves. If you want to know whether the sun is high enough to produce vitamin D, you can look at your shadow when you are outside. If the shadow is as long or longer than you are, vitamin D is not produced in the skin. "If the shadow is longer than you, vitamin D is not produced in the skin." – The body produces vitamin D when you are in the sun and exposed to UV rays. In summer, you do not need to be outside for long for this to happen. A light-skinned person only needs to be in the sun for 30 minutes at noon, exposing the face or hands. People with darker pigments take longer; they may need to be in the sun 5–10 times longer to get the same effect. You will not achieve the same effect in winter. This is because the sun does not penetrate the atmosphere in winter as it does in summer, says Emilis Oldenas. However, he also emphasizes that UV rays reach us regardless of whether it is sunny or cloudy. So we replenish vitamin D reserves not only on sunny summer days but also on cloudy summer days. BioSalma Vitamin D3 - family formula BioSalma salmon oil capsules with vitamin D3 are made using a patented method, preserving the unique nutritional substances of Norwegian salmon and the natural and very effective antioxidant astaxanthin. The capsules were made small to make them easier to swallow, and the amount of vitamin D is adapted for both children and adults. Vitamin D is fat-soluble, which means that the vitamin D added to the 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 very concentrated (62.5µg) and contains extracts of turmeric and ginger (C3 complex®). The concentrate contains as much as 95% curcuminoids, whose positive effects on the body have been described 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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