Caprylic acid from coconut
Caprylic acid is a saturated fatty acid with eight carbon atoms, a medium-chain fatty acid. It occurs naturally in coconut oil and in breast milk. In Candid-X it is present as sodium caprylate, 150 mg per day. The US FDA regards it as safe (GRAS).
Berberine and pau d'arco
Berberine is a yellow alkaloid from the roots and bark of plants including barberry, goldenseal and Oregon grape. Pau d'arco is the inner bark of the lapacho tree from the Amazon region, which has been used for centuries by South and Central American peoples. The wood of the tree is known for its resistance to fungi and insects.
Six culinary herbs
Oregano, cinnamon, rosemary, ginger and chamomile are herbs everyone knows from the kitchen. Candid-X contains extracts of oregano leaf, cinnamon bark, rosemary leaf, ginger root and chamomile flower. Health claims have been submitted for ginger and chamomile that are still under review.
Candid-X Herbal Formula from BioMatrix
Candid-X is a natural formula based on various powerful herbs such as berberine HCl, oregano, cinnamon, chamomile, ginger root, pau d'arco and rosemary. The formula also contains biotin, or vitamin B8, and sodium caprylate, or caprylic acid. The ingredients form a powerful synergy and support a beneficial functioning of the gastrointestinal system, such as digestion and the intestinal flora.
Advantages
For digestion and the intestinal flora. Powerful herbal formula of 11 active ingredients. Biotin promotes energy metabolism, is good for hair and skin, contributes to normal protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, is beneficial for good mental balance, is good for the mucous membranes and supports the normal functioning of the nervous system. Ginger supports digestion*, helps with good stomach function*, supports a good intestinal flora*, provides energy in case of tiredness*, supports the immune system and has an antioxidant effect*, contributes to the health of the heart* and to normal blood sugar levels*. Chamomile supports healthy digestion*, has a calming and relaxing effect*, supports fat metabolism*, the respiratory tract* and the immune system* and acts as an antioxidant*. * = Health claim pending approval by the European Commission.
Full-fledged formula
The strength of BioMatrix lies in the design of complete formulas that contain all the ingredients and cofactors needed to support a specific mechanism of action in the body. In this case, gastrointestinal health. Through various specific, primarily herbal ingredients, a well-documented and effective formula has been created. We will explain some of these ingredients in more detail.
Pau d'arco
Pau d'arco comes from the aged inner bark of a large tropical tree, the pink lapacho, which occurs in the rainforests of the Amazon, South America and Latin America. The constituents beta-lapachone and lapachol in particular are effective. Pau d'arco has been used for centuries by South and Central American Indians for numerous physical aspects. The lapacho tree is known for its sturdy wood, which is resistant to fungi and insects. The presence of quinones (beta-lapachone and lapachol), discovered in the bark of the tree, plays an important role in this. Pau d'arco is also rich in quercetin, a powerful antioxidant and senolytic.
Berberine hydrochloride
Berberine HCl is an alkaloid extracted from plant roots. It is often found in the barberry family, goldenseal and Oregon grape. It is a versatile phytonutrient with a broad range of effects.
Rosemary, oregano and cinnamon
Rosemary, oregano, and cinnamon are common herbs used worldwide. Most of the active properties of these herbs are found in their essential oils. This BioMatrix product uses oregano leaf extract, cinnamon bark extract, and rosemary leaf extract.
Ginger root
Ginger has several health claims pending approval by the European Commission, such as its beneficial effects on digestion, the immune system, and the cardiovascular system. Ginger root has long played an important role in Eastern, and now also Western, traditions for various ailments. And for good reason; the beneficial effects of ginger are well-documented.
Chamomile
Chamomile is best known as a tea used for relaxation. This formula includes chamomile (along with ginger) for its beneficial effect on the stomach.
Sodium caprylate or caprylic acid
Caprylic acid is an eight-carbon saturated fatty acid, also known as a medium-chain fatty acid. Caprylic acid is considered safe by the FDA and has received the GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) designation. Caprylic acid plays a beneficial role in supporting healthy gut flora.
Biotin; essential coenzyme
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also known as vitamin B8. Biotin has many health benefits. It benefits metabolism, energy metabolism, skin, hair, and nails, the mind and nervous system, and mucous membranes. Biotin plays a vital role in various biological processes in every cell. It is a coenzyme and forms part of the molecular structure of certain enzymes in our body, enabling these enzymes to function. Biotin coenzymes are involved in gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis, propionate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and leucine catabolism.
Why Candid-X from BioMatrix?
BioMatrix subjects all its developed products to pre- and post-intake testing in its laboratory, thus validating their effectiveness. The nutrients used are of therapeutic, pharmaceutical, and/or bioidentical quality, including BioMatrix's Candid-X formula. These nutrients are highly bioavailable. All BioMatrix products, including Candid-X, are manufactured in accordance with FDA guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
About BioMatrix
Thanks to BioMatrix's unique vision and approach, their products deliver on their promises. Since 1998, BioMatrix has been developing specialised, complete formulas with nutritional supplements specifically targeted at various mechanisms of action in the body. The company supports doctors and therapists who want to discover the root cause of physical problems, such as chronic stress, and who want to support the body naturally. Thanks to these balanced formulas, a single product contains everything BioMatrix customers need at any given time. The ingredients are of the highest quality available, are easily absorbed, and production takes place according to strict FDA and cGMP guidelines. All formulas are carefully tested and documented.
