As nature comes back to life, spring remains a delicate transition period for our bodies, which are vulnerable at this time.
Exhausted from the hard fight against winter viruses (which can still circulate after March), our immune system starts the spring season on its last legs (1). The hot-cold contrasts associated with temperature variations, common in this season, do not help this weakened state and contribute to multiple episodes of spring colds.
The return of good weather also coincides with air pollination, which for some marks the beginning of seasonal allergies and their share of discomforts (itchy eyes, irritation of the respiratory tract...) (2)
Put to the test by raclettes, foie gras, chocolates, and other table excesses at the beginning of the year, our digestive system is only waiting for one thing: to go green. A perfect opportunity to start a spring detox in due form!
The purple echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) contributes to the health of the immune system and the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nasal cavities, pharynx, and larynx (3-4). Once widely used by Native Americans for snake bites and respiratory diseases, this immunostimulant plant, related to the daisy, is among the most commonly used medicinal plants currently in Europe and North America. Its action is wisely complemented by zinc and vitamin C, both of which contribute to the maintenance of a normal immune function (that's why Immunity Booster combines these three compounds in one capsule, with the addition of an extract of Saccharomyces cerevisiae rich in beta-glucans) (5).
Bees hide unsuspected treasures to help us recharge our batteries in spring. The elixir of life for the "queens" of the hive, who make it their exclusive food, royal jelly is an extremely complete food nutritionally speaking: 15% carbohydrates, 13 to 18% proteins, 3 to 6% fats, B-group vitamins, and a host of minerals (6). It is regularly recommended in 4 to 6-week courses by naturopaths during seasonal transitions, especially in spring and autumn, or occasionally during the year in case of a physical or intellectual slump (Organic Royal Jelly 4% 10-HDA relies on royal jelly from organic farming, packaged in capsules for easy intake).
Moreover, have you ever tried propolis? Synthesized by bees from the resin collected from buds and barks of certain trees, this coating with more than 300 exceptional compounds is used to seal the hive to protect it from microbial and fungal invasions. The one from Brazilian Baccharis gives a green propolis known for its chlorophyll, cinnamic acid, kaempferol content, and especially for artepillin C, a phenolic acid extensively studied in immunology (a precious substance found in Green Propolis) (7).
If you're still feeling exhausted after winter, instead of relying on coffee at the risk of ending up on edge, bet on the super-powers of spirulina! This pseudo-algae (which is more precisely a cyanobacterium) supports energy and vitality due to its exceptional nutritional density (8). Besides its record content in plant proteins (which represent 60% of its mass), it is full of vitamins A, B, E, and K, minerals, and trace elements, as well as rare phytopigments like blue phycocyanin (8).
To kick off spring with a bang, one piece of advice: turn to spirulina supplements from controlled aquaculture (like Spirulina, from the world's best producer of spirulina "Parry Organic Spirulina") to avoid contamination with pollutants.
Quercetin is a polyphenol of the flavonoid subclass found in many fruits and vegetables like apples, onions, or citrus fruits. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest its role in stabilizing the membranes of mast cells, immune cells that release histamine involved in the allergic cascade (try, for example, liposomal quercetin, highly bioavailable) (9).
Some plants, like spirulina, are also studied for their potential ability to inhibit histamine release, and others, like astragalus, for their potential to regulate the immune system (which overreacts in case of allergy). The synergistic supplement Aller Fight combines these two extracts with maritime pine (which contributes to respiratory health), butterbur, and bromelain (10-12).
Some vitamin and mineral cures are of particular interest at the beginning of spring:
In traditional Chinese medicine, spring corresponds to the season of the liver. Therefore, it's the ideal time to take care of this precious organ, which also plays a key role in nutrient digestion. In addition to a diet light in sugars and fats and enriched with antioxidants, it's possible to rely on infusions of dandelion, artichoke leaves, or black radish root (16-17).
But the all-around champion of hepatoprotection is undoubtedly desmodium! This climbing plant native to West Africa and Latin America contributes to liver health by limiting the hepatic damage inflicted by toxins and infectious agents and by facilitating the elimination process (Desmodium Liver Detox offers a powerfully dosed formulation of 400 mg per capsule) (18).
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