Celiac disease / gluten intolerance

Celiac is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to be overly sensitive to gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Consuming gluten-containing foods triggers an immune response that damages the mucous membrane of the small intestine. In turn, this leads to inflammation, poor absorption of nutrients, and even the development of comorbidities.

• The key issue is the increased intestinal barrier permeability.
  In normal conditions, the intestinal walls are made of tight intercellular junctions controlling what can enter the bloodstream and what should remain in the intestines. At the same time, gluten stimulates the production of zonulin, a protein that “breaks” these junctions. As a result, indigestible proteins and toxins can enter the bloodstream, causing inflammatory reactions and oxidative stress (imbalance between the formation of free radicals and the body's capacity to neutralize them).

The microalgae Arthrospira which make up Greespi have the potential to maintain the integrity of the intestinal epithelium, protect the intestinal barrier and improve gastrointestinal health.

Greespi consists of a unique combination of nutrients that help to:

• Reduce inflammation.

• Restore the intestinal barrier function.

• Protect cells from oxidative stress.

Greespi contains C-phycocyanin, a natural pigment that is a powerful antioxidant.
Antioxidants are compounds that protect cells from free radical damage.

C-phycocyanin decreases the level of reactive oxygen species that cause oxidative stress in intestinal cells. It also inhibits the activity of the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), which plays an important role in inflammatory reactions, helping to reduce inflammation of the intestinal mucosa.

Anti-inflammatory properties

Greespi helps reduce the level of inflammatory cytokine proteins.
Cytokines are molecules that transmit signals between cells of the immune system.
Elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) are common in celiac disease. A high concentration of these molecules causes chronic intestinal inflammation, damage to the intestinal mucosa and impaired nutrient absorption.

Consumption of Greespi helps to reduce the inflammatory response, which helps to restore intestinal tissue and improve your health.

Restoration of the intestinal barrier

The intestinal epithelium (the inner layer of the intestine) consists of cells that are connected to each other by special proteins, such as ZO-1 and occludin. They provide the density of intercellular connections, preventing the penetration of harmful substances and pathogens into the bloodstream. Research on intestinal cells (Caco-2) found that Greespi extract stimulates the production of these proteins, strengthening the intestinal barrier. This is especially important for people with celiac disease, since this disease increases intestinal permeability, which can lead to autoimmune reactions and inflammation.

Providing the body with essential microelements

Due to impaired absorption of nutrients, people with celiac disease often have deficiencies in important micronutrients.
Greespi is a natural source of:

• Iron, which is essential for oxygen transmission in the body and prevention of anemia.

• B vitamins, in particular, B12, which is often deficient in people with celiac disease because it is poorly absorbed when the intestines are damaged.

• Beta-carotene (provitamin A), supporting the health of mucous membranes.

• Essential amino acids, which are the building blocks for cells and tissues of the body.

Although a strict gluten-free diet remains the main treatment for celiac disease, adding Greespi to your diet is an effective support for:

1. Greespi functional food comes cryo stabilization, which allows you to preserve the antioxidant potential and valuable proteins unchanged.
2. Greespi consumption is as natural and safe as possible and forms part of a holistic approach to maintaining the health of people with many food restrictions due to gluten sensitivity.
3. When starting consumption, take one serving of Greespi on an empty stomach with drinking water, once you get used to the product, you can gradually increase the number of servings to 5-6 per day.

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