Helix Slim
Homeopathic preparation

DAILY SUPPLEMENT
		Fresh organic Jerusalem Artichoke
		Homeopathic preparation
		Organic cultivation certified by Bio Suisse
		Sugar-, gluten- and lactose-free

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Composition

Each mL contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Tincture of fresh organically grown* Jerusalem Artichoke
(Helianthus tuberosus) tuber 1X ...960 mg.
Non-medicinal ingredient:
1 mL of tincture contains 0.50 mL of alcohol (ethanol).
*Certified by Bio Suisse
1 mL = 33 drops. Dropper included.

Dosage

Adults: Take 10 to 15 drops with water, 3 to 4 times daily, 30 minutes before meals. Salivate before swallowing. For best results take for 12 consecutive weeks.

Historical overview

Despite its name, Jerusalem Artichoke is neither artichoke nor from Jerusalem. Native to North America, it is a member of the sunflower family from which it gets its particularity of following the sun. The name « Jerusalem » probably comes from a distortion of its Italian name « Girasola » that literally means « rotate towards the sun ».

Actions and pharmacology

Jerusalem Artichoke tubercle is a source of inulin, a unique complex sugar. Contrary to potato's starch, which is composed of a very long chain of glucose and has a very high glycemic index, inulin is composed of a shorter chain (30 molecules) of fructose and has a low glycemic index.
Therefore, Jerusalem Artichoke helps to control sugar levels, reducing sugar cravings and hypoglycemia. It also helps to reduce hyperinsulinemia and may be useful as a supportive therapy for non insulin-dependant Type II diabetes (or Syndrome X), which is characterized by elevated insulin levels.
Jerusalem Artichoke reduces the feeling of hunger and is therefore useful in low-calorie diets to control « the munchies ». Finally, it acts as a prebiotic for the good bacteria of the intestine, improving nutrient absorption and overall health.

Scientific studies

A double-blind study was conducted on Helianthus tuberosus over a period of 12 weeks. In 166 patients following the same diet, 85 were given a placebo and 81 Helianthus tuberosus. The average weight loss, after 12 weeks, was 7.1 kg for the treated group and 4.7 kg for the placebo group (P<0.005), proving that Helianthus tuberosus has a significant effect on weight loss. Moreover, no side effects nor biological parameters modifications (blood tests) were reported. (3)
Researchers have tried to determine the action mechanism of Jerusalem Artichoke in humans. They discovered that neither inulin or fructan increased glycemia or insulinemia as much as might have been expected from its fructose content. Moreover, they noticed a positive effect on intestinal flora. These facts confirm Jerusalem Artichoke's inulin to have different metabolic effects from other complex sugar.(4)

Precautions, contraindications and interactions

Pregnant and breastfeeding women: During pregnancy, no risk to the child has been identified according to documented homeopathic experiences.
Avoid taking in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product.
Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
Do not use if security cap is broken. Keep out of the reach of children.

References

1-PDR for Herbal Medicines. Physician's Desk Reference 1999. Medical economics Company, Montvale, New Jersey, USA, NJ 07645-1742

2-Grieve M. A MODERN HERBAL. 1995 - 2001 Electric Newt. www.botanical.com

3-Werk W, Lehmann M, Galland F. Helianthus tuberosus et la prise en charge du contrôle du poids corporel. Naturheilpraxis 1994;1 : 66-72

4-Rumessen JJ, Bode S, Hamberg O, Gudmand-Hoyer E. Fructans of Jerusalem Artichokes: intestinal transport, absorption, fermentation, and influence on blood glucose, insulin, and C-peptide responses in healthy subjects. Am J Clin Nutr 1990 Oct;52(4):675-81