Hill-growing saltwort (Salsola collina) contains amino acids, glycine, betaine, phytosterols, flavonoids, carotenoids, glycosides, isoquinoline alkaloids, inulins, saponins, keto-dicarboxylic acids, micro- and absorbable macroelements: iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, silicon, copper, and others. Presence of higher fatty acids is unique, including polyunsaturated gamma-linolenic acid, which is a precursor of prostaglandins and an energy substrate in the process of intracellular respiration.
The following effects can be noted when using the extract of Salsola for 3 or more months:
- hypoglycemic effect, a tendency to reduce the level of liver transaminases, alkaline phosphatase;
- positive influence on blood lipid spectrum parameters: increase in HDL levels and decrease in triglyceride content, tendency to reduce the atherogenic index;
- in patients with obesity and cardiovascular risk, positive changes in antioxidant status were recorded according to the following indicators: increased levels of coenzyme-Q10 and reduced glutathione, decreased content of malondialdehyde in the blood.
The content of active substances in 6g and percentage of the recommended daily intake (adequate level):
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Concentrated extract of Salsola collina herb (Salsola collina Pall) |
600.0 mg |
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Flavonoids (rutin) |
9.0 mg |
30,01 |
% of adequate intake1 – % of the adequate level of consumption according to the unified requirements of the EuroAsian Economic Community (Appendix 5)
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на 6 g |
на 100 g |
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Nutritional value: |
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carbohydrates, g |
5,52 |
92,2 |
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Energy value, kcal/kJ |
21,75/91,14 |
364,4/1525,0 |
Biologically active supplement. Not for medicinal use.