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Between 70 & 80 percent of our immune system lives in the gut microbiome so managing this interplay between our gut and immune health is vitally important to staying healthy on the mats.¹ Common stressors like lack of sleep, nutritional deficiencies, travel, dehydration, overtraining, and exposure to pathogens from training partners and dirty mats all put our immune systems under fire. We can’t control every factor in our lives and stress is a part of life. That’s why it’s important to make sure we are giving our bodies the tools they need to win these battles.
If you are unfortunate enough to contract a severe staph infection, prescription strength antibiotics are the de facto treatment. This treatment destroys the gut microbiome leading to a vicious cycle of weakened immunity and the never ending cycle of harmful meds which drain the body, force you off the mats and make you more susceptible to recurrent issues.
Skin Shield Pro is the superior choice for protection. Instead of attempting to treat an outbreak after it happens and weakening the immune system, Skin Shield Pro helps fortify the body to win the battle against mat funk before it rears its ugly head.
¹Wiertsema SP, et al. The Interplay between the Gut Microbiome and the Immune System in the Context of Infectious Diseases throughout Life and the Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Treatment Strategies. Nutrients. 2021 Mar 9;13(3):886. doi: 10.3390/nu13030886. PMID: 33803407
Zinc
What it is: trace mineral and essential micronutrient required for numerous biological functions. It is an element (Zn) found naturally in foods and supplements.
Function: An essential trace element crucial for immune function, DNA synthesis, wound healing, and cellular metabolism. It plays a vital role in both innate and adaptive immunity.
Bacillus coagulans
What it is: A spore-forming probiotic bacterium naturally found in soil and some fermented foods.
Function: supports gut health by balancing intestinal flora. It can survive harsh gastric environments, making it effective in delivering probiotic benefits.
Rink, L., & Gabriel, P. (2000). Zinc and immune function: the biological basis of altered resistance to infection. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 68(2 Suppl), 447S–463S.
Prasad, A. S. (2008). Zinc in human health: effect of zinc on immune cells. Molecular Medicine, 14(5-6), 353–357.
Bacillus coagulans
What it is: A spore-forming probiotic bacterium naturally found in soil and some fermented foods.
Function: supports gut health by balancing intestinal flora. It can survive harsh gastric environments, making it effective in delivering probiotic benefits.
Majeed, M., Nagabhushanam, K., Natarajan, S., Sivakumar, A., & Majeed, S. (2016). Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 supplementation in the management of diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled pilot clinical study. Nutrition Journal, 15, 21.
Oregano extract (standardized to carvacrol)
What it is: Oregano extract is a concentrated form of the oregano herb, standardized to contain carvacrol—its primary active antimicrobial compound.
Function: Carvacrol, the primary component of oregano extract, exhibits potent antimicrobial properties. It disrupts bacterial cell membranes, leading to cell death, and is effective against various pathogens.
Man, A., Santacroce, L., Jacob, R., Mare, A., & Man, L. (2019). Antimicrobial activity of six essential oils against a group of human pathogens: a comparative study. Pathogens, 8(1), 15.
Olive leaf extract (standardized to oleuropein)
What it is: A plant extract derived from olive tree leaves (Olea europaea), standardized to contain oleuropein, a polyphenol with antioxidant effects.
Function: Oleuropein is a polyphenolic compound in olive leaves known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It modulates inflammatory responses and exhibits antimicrobial activity
Boss, A., Bishop, K. S., Marlow, G., Barnett, M. P., & Ferguson, L. R. (2016). Evidence to support the anti-cancer effect of olive leaf extract and future directions. Nutrients, 8(8), 513.
Green tea extract (standardized to EGCG)
What it is: A concentrated extract from green tea leaves, standardized to contain epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent catechin antioxidant.
Function: Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a catechin in green tea with strong antioxidant properties. It supports cardiovascular health, aids in weight management, and may have neuroprotective effects.
Cabrera, C., Artacho, R., & Giménez, R. (2006). Beneficial effects of green tea—a review. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 25(2), 79–99.
Sweet Wormwood Powder
What it is: A botanical powder made from the dried leaves or aerial parts of the Artemisia annua plant.
Function: Artemisia annua contains artemisinin, a compound with antimalarial properties. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
Efferth, T. (2007). Willmar Schwabe Award 2006: antiplasmodial and antitumor activity of artemisinin—from bench to bedside. Planta Medica, 73(4), 299–309.
Ginger extract (standardized to gingerols)
What it is: A botanical extract from ginger root, standardized for gingerols—its primary bioactive and pungent compounds.
Function: Gingerols are active compounds in ginger known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. They may help reduce nausea, improve digestion, and alleviate pain.
Mashhadi, N. S., Ghiasvand, R., Askari, G., Hariri, M., Darvishi, L., & Mofid, M. R. (2013). Anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of ginger in health and physical activity: review of current evidence. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 4(Suppl 1), S36–S42.
Garlic extract (standardized to aliicin)
What it is: A plant extract from garlic bulbs (Allium sativum), standardized to allicin—a sulfur-containing compound formed when garlic is crushed.
Function: Allicin, formed when garlic is crushed, has broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. It inhibits the growth of bacteria, fungi, and viruses by interfering with their metabolism.
Ankri, S., & Mirelman, D. (1999). Antimicrobial properties of allicin from garlic. Microbes and Infection, 1(2), 125–129.
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