Cat’s Claw plus Vitamin C - 250g

What is cat's claw?

Botanical: Uncaria tomentosa
Spanish: Uña de Gato
English: Cat's Claw
French: Griffe de Chat
German: Katzenkralle, Katzenklaue, Katzendorn

Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a plant species from the Uncaria genus within the Rubiaceae family. In the leaf axils of the cat's claw there are sharp, slightly curved thorns that are reminiscent of cat claws and are probably responsible for the name .

Cat's claw has been revered for thousands of years by the indigenous peoples of South America, such as the Asháninca, Casibo and Conibo, who still live in and with the rainforests today, due to its extensive effects as a sacred plant.

Cat's claw with vitamin C

In this dietary supplement from Fairvital, cat's claw has been sensibly combined with vitamin C. Vitamin C cannot be produced by the human body itself and is therefore an essential vitamin. It supports the immune system, the nervous system, the psyche, contributes to normal collagen formation at and reduces tiredness and fatigue.

Vitamin C for the immune system

If we want to support the immune system, we usually think first of vitamin C. The micronutrient is essential for the function of the immune system. It supports both the cellular immune response (defense) and the humoral immune response (release of antibodies).

Protection for the cells with vitamin C

In the metabolism, a certain amount of free radicals are produced every day, which the body can deal with well. They are even needed for the functioning of the immune system. However, when there is an excess of free radicals, this is called oxidative stress, which can cause damage to cells. In this case, antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E or some B vitamins offer very good support in rendering aggressive oxygen molecules harmless and protecting the cells .

Vitamin C for skin and joint cartilage

Ascorbic acid, as vitamin C is scientifically called, is involved in the construction of collagen, an important structural protein, and in this context can improve the function of the blood vessels, Support bones, cartilage, teeth, skin and gums, because collagen is found everywhere.