Top Santé UK – August 2019

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D

RY EYES, MOUTH AND

skin and intimate dryness can

be caused by a range of things

including medication, ageing or

exposure to blue light such as from

computer screens and mobiles.

For women, intimate dryness can be

a particular problem. What typically

protects us from dryness are mucous

membranes; tissues which help

maintain moisture via secretions.

When attacked, the response of

mucous membranes tends to be

infl ammation, causing redness and

swelling (think red, puffy eyes)

Fortunately, a natural supplement

could help: sea buckthorn oil.

SO WHAT IS IT?

The berry and seed of the sea

buckthorn plant contain a range of

nutrients needed for healthy mucous

membranes, including beta-carotene,

polyphenols, omega-3 and omega-7.

Many of these nutrients contribute

to its anti-infl ammatory effects.

WHAT’S THE EVIDENCE?

A number of clinical trials have been

carried out on one particular

formulation of sea buckthorn oil –

omega-7 SBA 24. In a randomised

trial, omega-7 SBA24 sea buckthorn

oil signifi cantly reduced dry eye

symptoms, including redness and

burning sensations. Users of contact

lenses in the sea buckthorn group

reported fewer days with eye

symptoms than the placebo group.

In another study, omega-7 SBA24

was found to have effectively relieved

dry mouth symptoms within four

weeks whilst a further trial saw a

group of people suffering from dry

skin conditions found their symptoms

signifi cantly improved after four

weeks of taking the supplement.

Various trials also show that

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supplementation can help with

intimate dryness and irritation of

the urinary system and genitals.

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK

FOR IN A SUPPLEMENT?

Omega-7 SBA24 is the preparation

featured in most clinical trials and

research, making it the most trusted

option. Supplements using SBA24

feature consistent levels of omega

oils (including omega-7) each time

they’re produced, allowing reliable

and consistent results. SBA24

utilizes CO2 extraction, which

doesn’t damage oils, retaining their

nutritional benefi ts. It also makes

SBA24 environmentally friendly

and sustainable.

Bodily dryness can be a

painful problem for many

women. Find out how sea

buckthorn oil could provide

a natural solution.

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Omega-7

SBA24 from

Pharma Nord is

available from

independent

pharmacies, health

food stores or online

at pharmanord.

co.uk