Jerusalem artichoke or earthen pear is a root vegetable whose utility is difficult to overestimate. Jerusalem artichoke tubers are not only eaten, but also used as medicine. Both folk and official medicine recognize the value of an earthen pear for health.
Today it is not necessary to cook and eat Jerusalem artichoke as food for obtaining vitamins and minerals, you just need to buy a dietary supplement based on this root.
Consider in the article how to take preparations based on Jerusalem artichoke, what each of them is intended for, what effect to expect from them.
Composition of pharmaceutical preparations
The basis of dietary supplements with Jerusalem artichoke is a powder from this root. To improve digestibility, additional enrichment with microelements and vitamins, as well as to improve the taste, auxiliary additives are introduced into the composition of some preparations. Topinambur products contain:
- inulin is a unique biologically active compound that regulates metabolic processes and improves the digestibility of valuable components from supplements and food;
- 16 amino acids, 8 of which the human body is not able to reproduce and can only be obtained from the outside;
- vitamins: A, B1, B2, E, PP, K, niacin, ascorbic acid;
- macronutrients: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium;
- trace elements: iron, aluminum;
- dietary fiber, organic acids.
Benefit and harm, medicinal properties
Useful properties of additives:
- remove toxic substances, regulate the work of the liver;
- increase immunity and body resistance to viruses;
- regulates appetite and promote easy weight loss;
- stimulate the restoration of blood flow in all organs and tissues of the body by lowering blood viscosity and improving the elasticity of blood vessels;
- reduce the risk of thrombosis;
- eliminate the deficiency of vitamins, macro-and micronutrients;
- regulate digestion, promote timely bowel cleansing;
- normalize the state of healthy intestinal microflora;
- have anti-inflammatory effects;
- kill free radicals that lead to the development of cancer;
- reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood, prevent the occurrence of atherosclerosis;
- act as a prevention of endocrine diseases and regulate the balance of hormones;
- improve vision;
- Inulin binds and removes glucose from the bloodstream, which reduces blood sugar levels and contributes to its disappearance from the urine.
Some doctors believe that Jerusalem artichoke supplements are much more effective in treating diabetes mellitus type I and IIthan specialized pharmacological drugs. Thanks to inulin, blood sugar is reduced naturally.
Fresh tubers of Jerusalem artichoke can cause flatulence and irritation of the intestinal walls. However, topinambur powder, from which the additives are produced, is a processed product devoid of side effects. Earth pear does not cause allergies and is considered the most environmentally friendly product in the world. All dependence on the place of cultivation of Jerusalem artichoke does not concentrate in its composition nitrates, heavy metals and toxic substances.
Approximate cost of dietary supplements from plants in pharmacies
In Moscow, the price for a package of 80 tablets starts at 150 rubles. In St. Petersburg, pharmacies sell from 120 rubles.
How to choose dietary supplements?
Supplement rules:
- You must carefully examine the label and ensure that there are no components that are allergic;
- as part of the first place should be "powder of tubers (roots) of Jerusalem artichoke," preservatives and other chemical compounds should not be;
- the label should contain information about the size of the daily portion and recommendations for use, also on the package or the liner must be indicated data: name of the manufacturer, address of production, registration number, composition, information about the rules and the period of storage;
- Supplements can only be bought in pharmacies;
- A pharmacy worker is obliged to show a certificate of conformity for a drug that guarantees product quality and safety upon request.
Reference! Doctors recommend purchasing only those dietary supplements that are marked with a GMP badge (Good Manufacturing Practice). The international GMP standard guarantees a high degree of safety and quality of food additives.
Overview of funds, their trade names and instructions for use
Consider the popular pharmaceutical preparations based on inulin obtained from Jerusalem artichoke tubers, and instructions for their use.
Neovitel
Neovitel - a biologically active food supplement in the form of capsules. The peculiarity of these additives is that, in addition to the Jerusalem artichoke, they include Cigapan-C (reindeer antler powder) and stevia powder. Capsules Neovitel with Jerusalem artichoke take to fill the lack of phosphorus, calcium, silicon. The advantages of this supplement include a rich vitamin and mineral composition, a pleasant taste and the absence of a bitter aftertaste, a convenient form of release. Cons consumers not detected.
Is ingested with food intake 2 capsules 2 times a day in a course of 3 weeks.
Longevity
Dolgolet is a pill consisting of 100% Jerusalem artichoke tubers concentrate. Supplement taken for the regulation of digestion and carbohydrate metabolism, strengthen the immune system, improve hair and nails, slimming, improving the well-being of older people, as a supplement to the comprehensive treatment of diabetes. The advantages of the drug include a pure composition, a convenient form of release, availability in pharmacies, low cost.
Take 3-6 tablets 1 time per day with a meal course of 5 weeks. After 2 weeks, the course is repeated.
Dietary fiber
Dietary fiber - capsules with valuable fiber, which is 10% composed of extract of the root of Jerusalem artichoke. The drug is taken to normalize digestion, weight loss, detoxification.cleaning the intestines. The advantages of the drug include reduced evening appetite, efficacy in weight loss, no side effects.
Take 1-2 capsules 1 time per day with meals.
PEAK
Natural inulin concentrate is a powder of Jerusalem artichoke tubers. The drug is called the best natural source of inulin, which helps in the treatment and prevention of diabetes, atherosclerosis, hypertension, dysbiosis, intestinal disorders. The advantages of the drug include a wide range of actions, naturalness, availability; on the downside - an uncomfortable release form and a bitter aftertaste.
Take 1 coffee spoon, dissolved in a glass of water, before meals 2 times a day. The course is 20 days, after 10 days the course is repeated.
Jerusalem artichoke
The tablets consisting of powder of the same name tuber and lactose. The drug Topinambur is an indispensable supplement to the nutrition of diabetics. Contains a large amount of inulin, fructose, pectin, mineral elements and vitamins. The drug normalizes carbohydrate metabolism, reduces blood sugar levels, promotes weight loss. The advantages of tablets include high efficiency in the treatment and prevention of diabetes, an affordable price.
Take 2 tablets 2 times a day 30 minutes before meals. The course lasts from 8 to 12 weeks.
Santerlla
Santerlla is a pill made from stevia leaves and shredded pearl tubers. Tablets taken with hormonal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes. The advantages of Santerlla tablets include efficacy in slimming, lowering sugar levels. in blood; to minuses - prohibition of the use of supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Take 5 tablets 2 times a day with a meal course of 1 month.
Possible side effects
The only side effect of tablets containing Jerusalem artichoke is an allergy to individual intolerance. this root. Other side effects are not observed even in case of overdose.
Jerusalem artichoke - one of the most useful root vegetables. Dietary supplements based on it are taken for weight loss, regulation of digestion, strengthening of immunity and lowering blood sugar levels. The properties of Jerusalem artichoke have not yet been fully studied, so the earth pear will soon surprise humanity with its new unique qualities.
