SYMBIOS

Health begins in the gut, and that's where Symbios starts its journey in the body, but it's far from being the final destination. This product has a very broad mechanism of action, and when you start with the Lemon Protocol™, it's good to include Symbios as it interacts very well with RCU Detox and Akoge. Once you have achieved your desired outcome, you can either continue or reduce the dose, or alternatively, use Symbios periodically a few times a year.

The purpose of Symbios broadly aims to promote and restore balance in the intestines by primarily regulating NLRP6/IL-18/antimicrobial peptides (AMP). Defective regulation in these areas promotes dysbiosis, leaky gut, where, for example, bacterial toxin LPS, TLR4 and TLR9 agonists, histamine, and other substances can enter circulation and drive systemic inflammation. However, as mentioned, Symbios only begins its journey in the gut. The active ingredients contribute to an increase in halomines that inhibit NF-kB (master regulatory transcription factor for inflammation) and activate NRF2, which regulates intracellular antioxidants (catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione), and they also inhibit glycolysis. Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway that activated cells use to metabolize sugar. By inhibiting it, significant obstacles are placed in the way of inflammation.

The product is based on a combination of the sugar D-mannose and the amino acid taurine. We always adjust the dosage to achieve the best possible effect, so the dosage indicated on the packaging should not be exceeded.

This is a dietary supplement and should not replace a varied diet. The product is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women to err on the side of caution. Store in a dry place and out of reach of children.

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