The natural drug



By SBM - Science of Biology in Medicine

That of the natural drug is an ancient history: already in many prehistoric settlements, fossilized medicinal plants have been found and placed in special rooms, distinct from the provisions.

Over time, many natural discoveries have been analyzed, studied and adapted for body care, in an approach very similar to that of "medicine", understood as a science of health and prevention.

The natural drug is the oldest and at the same time the most advanced expression of our civilization.

But what do we define as a drug?

The WHO defines as a drug " any natural or synthetic compound capable, when introduced into a living organism, of modifying one or more functions ".

What then differentiates the synthetic drug from the natural drug ?

The natural drug (or physiological drug) is typically represented by hormones, vitamins or other essential elements for the functioning of the organism: they are "compounds introduced into an organism", but their use for medical purposes transforms them from simple nutrients to "natural drugs", able to act physiologically on the body, allowing it to activate its defensive and self-healing abilities .

An example of a natural drug: collagen, the polyhedral protein

Among the main proteins of our body we find collagen, present practically everywhere: in fact it is found in bones, muscles, skin, tears and in all tissues and organs.

Collagen is subject to a consistent daily loss, about 10 grams a day is spoken of, through internal deterioration caused by the life cycle of the tissues (for example through hair loss, or peeling of the skin).

Collagen must therefore be reintegrated (with food supplements, for example) to ensure the well-being of your body.

In this sense, collagen is a clear example of a natural drug : it is naturally present in the body, but its reintegration in the event of a deficiency makes it able to "modify one or more functions", that is, it makes it to everyone effects a natural drug.

There is collagen and collagen

Not all collagen, however, is the same: the body needs to take partially hydrolyzed collagen, which means that it is "predigested" and more easily assimilated. Furthermore, it is necessary to take it in the right quantities, or in a dose of at least 7 grams per day, to compensate for the loss that causes the deficiency.

The thousand faces of collagen

Collagen for bones and joints

Bones and joints, despite being our backbone, are subjected to constant cell turnover. The heart of this process lies precisely in collagen, which allows the body to deposit mineral salts that make the bone hard and flexible.

Aging, strenuous sports activities, some therapies (such as anticancer drugs), pregnancy can weaken the osteoarticular apparatus, making it much more exposed to microtrauma, fractures or other pathologies such as osteoporosis, lumbago, cervical, arthritis .

Hydrolyzed collagen supplements act on the cells responsible for the construction of bone and cartilage, blocking their degradation, favoring the deposit of calcium in the bones and thus resolving the pain at its origin.

Collagen for hair, nails and skin

Collagen as well as in bones is the basic protein of skin and hair (in which it is filamentous, elastic and flexible) and of nails (in which it is hard and consistent)

This is perhaps its most well-known form, so much so that many creams and lotions for the skin often have the addition of collagen.

But the most indicated and effective use is actually as a food supplement : in hydrolyzed form it is easily assimilated by the body and allows to rebalance the physiological conditions by solving various problems such as excessive hair loss, brittle nails and various problems at the base skin, starting from its excessive dryness and dehydration.

A surprising application: collagen and digestion

One of the most surprising applications of hydrolyzed collagen is in the digestive environment.

Collagen is in fact strongly involved in digestion, as the acid balance of the stomach is regulated by a mixture formed by tribasic calcium phosphate and collagen.

In conditions of normal acidity, the mineral part dissolves, penetrates the blood and returns its pH to the physiological values. The collagen present in this mixture has the ability not only to sense dangerous gastric acidity peaks, but also to promptly neutralize them before they produce damage.

This makes collagen a natural stabilizer of gastric acidity .

When the gastric acidity is excessive due to heavy meals, pathologies, digestive difficulties due to advancing age, the intake of hydrolyzed collagen gives the stomach the possibility of restoring a balance that allows it to act on the cause of the pain.

It is a completely natural solution, which diverges profoundly from the classic antacid and antisecretory therapies, which have a common limit: they reduce gastric acidity by suppressing the breakdown of proteins.

These undigested proteins, in the passage to the intestine can bring many side effects like intolerances and allergic reactions . The reduced acidity of the stomach also worsens the absorption of essential elements, iron and vitamins included and can increase the vulnerability to infections.

Italian research

The areas of application of collagen are varied and a company strongly committed to Italian research is SBM, (Science of Biology in Medicine) an Italian non-profit research company, specialized in the scientific development of drugs of natural origin and in their diffusion .

SBM products are natural collagen based supplements. SBM aims at spreading a new culture of care, based on prevention rather than on disease, by spreading products that activate the body's innate self-healing abilities, strengthening it.

The company aims at the responsible use and accessibility of the natural drug, as a right to health and collaborates with researchers from different parts of the world: Italian universities, Chinese universities and US foundations, promoting scientific knowledge and know-how, supporting these young people researchers through the proceeds of the sale and without financial speculation.

Natural medicines and lifestyle

Using natural drugs like collagen is part of a much broader vision of health care.

Taking care of your well-being is a daily habit, starting with nutrition and developing through life habits and movement activities.

Health care and maintenance are highly developed concepts in eastern cultures, which incorporate daily care actions into the normal course of daily activities.

Eating in a balanced way, carrying out physical activity, compensating for the organism's deficiencies, are all actions that allow the body (and mind) to maintain a basic well-being that allows it to cope with any major imbalances caused by diseases, or even stop them at birth.

These concepts have been underdeveloped in Western medicine, but today more and more strands of awareness are being developed in this regard.

The use of natural drugs (such as vitamin supplements, collagen and other elements) is a concrete step of change, and acquires its innovative strength if integrated into a lifestyle change.

Change can be tiring, but health is maintained every day ... to feel good every day!

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