What is the secret of chicory?

What is chicory?

It is an edible, herbaceous plant, used as an addition to salads or cooked dishes. It can be taken also in the form of tea, coffee or a food supplement. Rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, chicory has several beneficial properties that improve overall health.*

What are the benefits of consuming chicory?

Helps digestion – chicory supports the condition of intestinal flora, fiber facilitates the work of the intestines, it stimulates the secretion of important digestive enzymes that reduce reflux and stomach and intestinal problems.*

Supports cardiovascular system – the herb is salutary not only for the digestive system but also for the cardiovascular one.It supports strengthening and dilation of blood vessels.*

Helps to lose weight – consumption of chicory promotes satiety and reduces the feeling of severe hunger, as it is believed to help balancing the levels of ghrelin – the amino acid, responsible for the feeling of hunger.* Besides, the herb is suitable for dieting, as it is rich in fiber and low in calories.*

Supports immunity – the powerful combination of beneficial substances contained in chicory supports the body’s immune defences, stimulating the formation of protective cells of the immune system and fighting free radicals.*

Supports the kidneys – the extract of the root of the herb is used as a diuretic, as it may increase the excretion of urine and excess fluids from the body and helps the body to remove toxins and bacteria. In this way, the kidneys and urinary tract are relieved of discomfort.*

What is the secret of chicory?

Chicory contains a large amount of inulin, thanks to this substance it has such a beneficial, healing effect.*

What is inulin? What is its effect?

Inulin is the main food of bifidobacteria, stimulates their growth and activity. These bacteria are responsible for many important functions in our organism:*

➢ produce acetic and lactic acid – this lowers the pH of the colon (alkalization helps cleanse toxins) and prevents the growth of “bad” bacteria in the gut;*
➢ stimulate immune system;*
➢ support the absorption of some minerals (magnesium and calcium) crucial to our health;*
➢ increase the production of B-vitamins (B1-thiamine, B3-niacin, B12-cobalamin) – support the brain, heart, nervous and hormonal system, vision, etc.*

How does inulin improve heart health and lower cholesterol? It reduces blood fat levels through various mechanisms:*

• helps body keeps normal level of liver enzymes, which are responsible for fat production;*
• support the enzymes that break down fat in muscle;*
• supports the production of peptides that increase the feeling of satiety and eliminate “bad” cholesterol in the blood.*

Why should we choose VemoHerb Cichorium?

VemoHerb Cichorium, based on dry chicory extract, supports the liver, kidneys and bile.*

How does VemoHerb Cichorium work?

This is a product that takes care of the health of the whole organism:*

➢ It helps increase the level of oxygen in the blood – the supply of oxygen to all tissues and organs is extremely important for the whole human organism,it is vital for the normal functioning of body tissues, which is why the blood plays the role of a vehicle for gases throughout the body.*

➢ It supports strengthening and dilation of blood vessels, even the smallest capillaries – as already mentioned, the normal flow of blood to the whole organism is extremely important for its proper functioning.* So for healthy tissues, organs, muscles and nerves, we also need healthy blood vessels that can successfully transport blood throughout our body.*

➢ It supports metabolism – the biochemical reactions of metabolism take place in the cells of organism to keep them alive, allowing them to grow, reproduce, renew their structures and respond to changes in their environment.*

➢ It has a positive effect on the enzymes involved in the conversion of toxic chemicals – Enzymes are especially significant for living organisms, regardless of their abundance, each enzyme plays an important role in our health.*