Micotherapy Linfo AVD Reform

Activation of the lymphatic system

Food supplement containing organically grown Polyporus umbellatus, bromelain and plant extracts.

Health benefits:
Containing organically-grown Polyporus umbellatus, bromelain and plant extracts, Micotherapy Linfo promotes the function of the microcirculation and the drainage of body fluids, thereby reducing water retention and is useful to reduce lymphatic stasis, water retention, (Cellulite), edema and lymphedema, veno-lymphatic insufficiency, cystitis and bladder inflammation.

Properties:
The lymphatic system consists of a complex system of vessels, very similar to the venous and arterial circulatory systems. Unlike blood, lymph is not propelled by the activity of the heart, rather flows through the vessels due to movement. It moves throughout the body and originates from a fine network of lymphatic capillaries located in the extracellular space; along the way, lymph nodes appear at regular intervals, like a filtration system.

A properly functioning lymphatic system ensures adequate “cleansing” of the extracellular matrix immersed in the interstitial fluid, in order to prevent cellular intoxication. As the extracellular matrix is a primary bioregulatory system, it is essential that it remains ‘clean’ to ensure communication between cells, systems and organs and consequently maintain the body’s homeostasis.

Ingredients:

  • Polyporus umbellatus whole mushroom
  • Centella dry extract (tit. at 40% in Asiaticoside)
  • Bromelain (tit. at min. 2400 GDU/g)
  • Melilot dry extract (tit. at 20% in coumarins)

Properties of the ingredients:

  • Polyporus umbellatus: is a fungus with a diuretic action that is particularly effective in the presence of water retention, oedema and urination problems. Studies have shown that Polyporus does not cause any side effects as it allows the elimination of sodium and chlorine but retains potassium. Useful in the presence of lymphatic stasis.
  • Centella dry extract: improves venous circulation by stimulating the fibroblasts, cells that regenerate collagen, a substance that is essential to the health of many body tissues. Useful for improving situations of peripheral venous insufficiency, cramps, haemorrhoids and cellulite.
  • Bromelain extracted from pineapple stems: proteolytic, antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory action. Useful for alleviating mild soft tissue inflammation and in the treatment of localised inflammatory conditions, particularly in the presence of oedema.
  • Melilot dry extract (tit. at 20% in coumarins): it reduces vein wall permeability and increases capillary resistance. It improves venous return and lymphatic circulation, presenting anti-inflammatory and anti-oedematous effects. Useful in the presence of haemorrhoids, varices, thrombophlebitis and lymphatic stasis.

Directions:
2 capsules twice per day, preferably away from meals.

Pack:
pack containing 90 capsules
vegetable cellulose capsules

Notes:
Gluten free
No GMO
Made in Europe

AVERAGE CONTENT OF CHARACTERISING INGREDIENTS PER DAILY DOSE (4 CAPSULES)
Polyporus umbellatus sporophorum 1188 mg
Centella dry extract 235 mg
Asiaticoside content 94 mg
Bromelain 198 mg
Melilot dry extract 153 mg
Coumarin content 30 mg

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