(Hippophae rhamnoides L.)
Sea-buckthorn berries are like freckles – all summer, they slowly collect their golden colour and the best of what nature has to offer. These berries contain almost the complete range of vitamins, provitamins, minerals and biologically active substances. So sea-buckthorn juice can truly be called a multivitamin – a few spoonfuls of juice provide us with all the necessary daily vitamins. Sea-buckthorn is the best fruit for strengthening the immune system. Athletes use the juice of these berries as legal doping, since the malic acid in combination with other physiologically active substances releases muscle energy rapidly. Sea-buckthorn is gold that belongs to all of us, and we become richer every autumn!
- Vitamin ANecessary for the function of the four sense organs: hearing, vision, smell and taste. Necessary for the development of healthy muscles, bones, tooth enamel, skin, hair.
- Vitamin B1Has a positive effect on digestive organ function, promotes stomach movement and secretory function and accelerates the emptying of its contents, normalizes heart function.
- Vitamin B2Plays an important role in the “burning” of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Promotes a more complete breakdown of carbohydrates. The need for this vitamin highly increases with a fatty diet.
- Vitamin B6Has a positive effect on the metabolism, stimulates the formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin. An average of 110 disease stem from a lack of this vitamin.
- Vitamin B9Improves circulation, prevents anaemia and leukaemia. This vitamin is very necessary for pregnant women. Vitamin B9 is effective in cases of stomach and gastro-intestinal tract inflammations.
- Vitamin CStabilizes the psyche and strengthens the immune system. Blocks the formation of toxic compounds in the body, contributes to bone and cartilage formation, takes an active part in the metabolism of protein, sugar and fat.
- Vitamin DResponsible for normal bone and tooth development. Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D protects the body from various types of cancer.
- Vitamin EAn important antioxidant. Vitamin E helps the body eliminate various harmful substances that result from metabolic processes and can harm the body’s cells.
- Vitamin FAn important antioxidant. Vitamin E helps the body eliminate various harmful substances that result from metabolic processes and can harm the body’s cells.
- Vitamin KNecessary for proper blood clotting, faster healing of wounds, the normal function of the body’s cells and bones.
- Vitamin PImproves capillary condition and strengthens them. Promotes the absorption of ascorbic acid. Prevents chronic fatigue, headaches, improves sleep and increases resistance to disease.
- Vitamin PP“Healer” of the nerve cells and system. Maintains heart function, regulates cholesterol level. Vitamin PP improves pancreatic secretion and juice content, normalizes liver function.
- B boronReduces the risk of rheumatism and osteoporosis. Important in the regulation of the thyroid. Contributes to the absorption of vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and silicon.
- Cu copperRequired in red blood cell formation. Helps prevent depression and low moods.
- Fe IronResponsible for normal bone and tooth development. Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D protects the body from various types of cancer.
- K potassiumContributes to heart muscle activity, strengthens the nervous system, stimulates kidney function. Necessary in the release of insulin from the pancreas.
- Mg magnesiumStrengthens the heart and kidneys, promotes and regulates metabolic processes, regulates calcium, phosphorus and potassium levels in the blood. A particularly important element for athletes and physical workers.
- Mn manganeseStrengthens the immune system, promotes bone and hormone formation and blood-forming processes. Participates in cholesterol synthesis and antioxidant processes.
- Mo molybdenumMaintains iron reserves in the liver. Has an important role in the normal functioning of specific enzymes.
- Na sodiumAn important substance for muscle and nerve cell function, regulates stomach acid levels and the amount of fluid in the body’s cells.
- Zn zincHas a positive impact on wound healing and tissue elasticity, promotes the formation of insulin and enzyme function, regulates carbohydrate processing and body growth. Stimulates the immune system.
- coumarinNormalizes blood-forming processes, reduces prothrombin levels. Important role in preventing strokes, since it normalizes blood clotting by preventing blood clots from forming.
- flavonoidsStrong antioxidants. Anti-allergic, anti-asthmatic, anti-inflammatory and antifebrile effect. Protect nerve cells from harmful stimuli.
- malic acidUsed in medicine as a remedy for hoarseness.
- oleanolic acidExpands blood vessels of the heart and brain, improves circulation and tones up the body.
- pectinEliminates toxins from the body. Ensures a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. Prevents cholesterol accumulating in the body. Prevents gallstone formation.
- phytoncidesPhytoncides are the most “aggressive” nutrients, since they actively eliminate pathogens – microorganisms.
- quinic acidImportant in the prevention and treatment of gallstones.
- serotoninOne of the most powerful mood, appetite, sleep ain pain sensitivity determinants in the body.
- sterolsSlow down the absorption of cholesterol, protect against liver dystrophy and help fight atherosclerosis.
- succinic acidStrengthens the immune system, improves organ and nervous system function, stimulates insulin secretion, neutralizes harmful substances, ensures the elasticity of blood vessel walls.
- The sea-buckthorn is the third most valuable source of vitamin E in the plant world.
- Sea-buckthorn oil was used to treat burns from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
- Russian cosmonauts use sea-buckthorn oil to heal radiation burns received when returning to the Earth’s atmosphere.
- Sea-buckthorn juice was the official drink of the Beijing Olympic Games.
- The positive effect of sea-buckthorn juice was even mentioned in the ancient manuscripts of Tibetan monks
- 100g of the berries contain nearly a 10-day dose of vitamin C and a 5-6 day dose of carotene.