Betacomplex (500 ml)

PACK:
500 ml in a tinted glass bottle

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE:
There are no known problems (not even for diabetics), but we do not recommend for anyone with an iodine allergy or hyperthyroidism or for pregnant women, lactation, cardiovascular problems and under 12 years .

MAIN INGREDIENTS:

FUCUS VESICULOSUS

ELEUTHEROCOCCUS

BITTER ORANGE

ACACIA HONEY

INGREDIENTS:
Water, acacia honey, elderberry juice, hydroglyceric extracts (water, stabilizer: glycerol, part of plant ratio 1:2) of: Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus, thallus), Ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Mey., root), Eleutherococcus (Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Maxim, root); acidifier: citric acid; bitter orange (Citrus aurantium var. amara L.) unripe fruit dry extract titrated to 10% in synephrine, preservative: potassium sorbate.

Last updated on 07/04/2025

THE ROLE OF ITS COMPONENTS
Betacomplex is a tonic soft drink with a high slow-release glucide content and a reduced glutaminic index. It contains natural plant extracts well known for their toning, stimulating, revitalising and detoxifying properties.

Bladderwrack (Fucus Vesiculosus) is an alga that is extraordinarily rich in components and in particular, minerals (20%), amino acids (9%), slow sugars (57%) and water (10%).
It is mainly used to favour intestinal transit (mucilage), but also has many other properties. The fact it is rich in iodine makes it a vasodilator and a regulator of circulation. It also stimulates the body’s defensive reactions and activates cell exchange and oxidation (peroxides). It is a bronchopulmonary fluidifier that is very useful in supporting slimming diets. Furthermore, it corrects deficiencies, stimulates general metabolism, regulates organ functions and increases vital energy.

We use 2 types of ginseng: Korean Ginseng or Panax, which contains saponins (ginsenosides) and phenolic compounds and Siberian Ginseng or Eleutherococcus Senticosus, which contains only phenolic compounds.

These 2 plants have multiple properties: anti-fatigue; improvement of physical, athletic and sporting performance; increase in intellectual capacity and concentration; hypoglycaemic action; protection of the liver against toxic products and heavy metals; senescence; protection against dangerous radiations.

Eleutheroccus is a tonic-adaptogen. It supports the body’s natural defences and favourably affects memory and cognitive functions.

Bitter orange peel, also known as Bigarade orange, a small orange that grows on the Bigarade tree (Citrus Aurantium). It has fat-burning, toning, digestive and sedative properties. It prevents venous insufficiency, improving dyspepsia.

Acacia honey is very rich in minerals and vitamins. Honey contains fewer calories than sugar (64 calories compared to 84 calories per 20 g). Its glycaemic index varies from one type to another and it has less influence on the blood rate than sugar or sucrose.

Elderberry Juice promotes the drainage of body fluids and increases the body’s defenses.

RECOMMENDED USES:
20 ml of product per day. 10 ml before each main meal.

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