Vitamin C, D and zinc strengthen your immune defenses – vitamin E protects your cells from oxidative stress
The great-tasting Premium Vitamin D3-K1-C-E Freshness Formula with Zinc is based on an effective formulation of sun-ripened organic sea buckthorn berries* and plant-based phyto-extracts from Siberian ginseng, red clover and rosehip. It helps cover your increased need for vitamin D3 particularly during the darker months of the year and combines this with the intake of vitamin K1. Getting enough vitamin D is not always possible in our latitudes. However, vitamin D performs countless tasks in your body. It is now known that nearly all organs and tissues contain vitamin D receptors, which have a far-reaching influence on metabolic processes in your body. An adequate and stable vitamin D level therefore has a major impact on your daily well-being.
You can cover a large part of your vitamin D requirement with the help of sunlight. However, even in summer, UV radiation is too weak after 4 p.m. to contribute to your vitamin D production. The weak sunlight during the autumn and winter months further compounds the issue, reducing your body’s own vitamin D production. Additional intake, for example in the form of SANDICCA Freshness Elixir Immuno Plus D3-K1-C-E with Zinc during the darker months can help remedy this.
Together with vitamin C and zinc it strengthens your immune system and your immune defenses, while the eleutherosides contained in Siberian ginseng extract support you in cases of fatigue and feelings of weakness, declining performance and concentration, and during convalescence. Vitamin E protects cells from oxidative stress. The isoflavones contained in red clover belong to the secondary plant substances and contain phytohormones that are particularly valuable for both women and men. Extracts of rosehip and hibiscus give the formula a particularly fruity note.
Sandicca Organic sea buckthorn berries from Austria
The isoflavones contained in red clover act as phytoestrogens.
Rosehip provides another natural source of vitamin C alongside sea buckthorn.
Ingredients SANDICCA Freshness Elixir Immuno Plus Vitamin D3-K1-C-E with Zinc
Partially defatted sea buckthorn juice (57.6%)*, glucose syrup, water, rosehip extract, acidity regulator: sodium citrate, hibiscus extract, Siberian ginseng extract, red clover extract, natural flavors: (sage, thyme), cholecalciferol, DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, phylloquinone, zinc citrate, thickener: xanthan gum
* grown in the SANDICCA organic sea buckthorn gardens
Ingredients SANDICCA Organic Sea Buckthorn Freshness Elixir +C
Partially defatted organic sea buckthorn juice (56.2%)*, organic glucose syrup, organic maltodextrin, organic beet sugar, organic acerola fruit juice powder, thickener: xanthan gum
* grown in the SANDICCA organic sea buckthorn gardens
Groups of people who should pay particular attention to their vitamin D levels:
- People who spend the day indoors
- People who work shifts
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- People of advancing age
- People with limited mobility
- Dark-skinned people
- People who cover themselves
With age, your body’s own vitamin D synthesis decreases by around half, which is why people aged 65 and over should pay particular attention to maintaining stable vitamin D levels. Pregnant and breastfeeding women also have an increased vitamin D requirement. People who work indoors during the day are particularly affected by poorly filled vitamin D stores, but school-age children and people with limited mobility also have an increased need for the sunshine vitamin.
Physiological functions of the nutrients contained
- Contributes to the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise
- Contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and the immune system
- Contributes to normal energy metabolism and protection against oxidative stress caused by free radicals
- Reduction of tiredness and fatigue, regeneration of used vitamin E and increased iron absorption
- Collagen formation for the normal function of the skin, teeth and gums, bones, cartilage and blood vessels
- Contributes to the normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
- Contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function and to the maintenance of normal teeth and bones
- Contributes to maintaining normal calcium levels in the blood
- Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division
- Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and normal blood clotting
Recommended intake
Take 2 x 1 serving of 7 ml daily (7 ml corresponds to 1 teaspoon) of the fresh elixir undiluted or stirred into water. Shake before use. Natural product; variations in colour and consistency are possible.
Important information
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Always store the product closed, in a dry place protected from light and out of the reach of young children.
Vitamin K supplements should not be used by people taking anticoagulant medicines (of the coumarin type). This may impair the effect of the medicines.
Food supplement
The SANDICCA Sanddornfrischeelixier Immuno Plus Vitamin D3-K1-C-E mit Zink and the SANDICCA Bio-Sanddornfrischeelixier +C are food supplements in accordance with EU Directive 2002/46/EC. The stated recommended daily intake must not be exceeded.
Ingredients per daily dose
SANDICCA Sea Buckthorn Freshness Elixir Immuno Plus Vitamin D3-K1-C-E with Zinc
| Nutrients and ingredients Daily dose (2 x 7 ml) | NRV² | |
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| Sea buckthorn juice | 8.4 g | ** |
| Vitamin C | 112 mg | 140% |
| Vitamin E | 14.6 mg | 122% |
| Vitamin K1 | 75 μg | 100% |
| Vitamin D | 15 μg | 300% |
| Rose hip extract | 127 mg | ** |
| Hibiscus extract | 47 mg | ** |
| Red clover extract | 29.1 mg | ** |
| Siberian ginseng extract | 38.3 mg | ** |
| Zinc | 5.2 mg | 51% |
| ² % NRV = Percentage of Nutrient Reference Values according to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers ** No Nutrient Reference Values available |
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SANDICCA Organic Sea Buckthorn Freshness Elixir +C
| Food supplement | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nutrients and ingredients | 2×7 ml | NRV² |
| Organic sea buckthorn juice | 10.0 g | ** |
| Organic acerola fruit juice powder | 300 mg | ** |
| Vitamin C | 55 mg | 69% |
| ² Percentage of Nutrient Reference Values according to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 ** No Nutrient Reference Values available Number of daily servings per pack: 7 |
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Note
Respective pack size and contents
100 ml bottle (7-day pack). Store in a cool place after opening and use within 14 days.
Not suitable for diabetics. The information provided does not constitute claims of therapeutic efficacy or recommendations for self-medication. Subject to printing and typesetting errors. As of 01/11/2022.
Questions & Answers
SANDICCA Sea Buckthorn Freshness Elixir Immuno Plus Vitamin D3-K1-C-E with Zinc
Where does the vitamin C in the preparation come from?
Exclusively from natural sources of Austrian organic sea buckthorn berries and rosehip extract. For this reason, it has high bioavailability compared to industrially, synthetically produced ascorbic acid.
What is the source of the vitamin D3 and vitamin E in the product?
Vitamin D3 is obtained using a patented process, purely from algae of plant origin. This gives it high bioavailability.
Vitamin K1 occurs primarily in the form of phylloquinone and is fat-soluble. It is found in all green and therefore photosynthetically active parts of plants and is highly bioavailable.
Vitamin E is the defined substance DL-alpha-tocopherol acetate, i.e. the racemic mixture of both enantiomers, as it also occurs in nature. The substance is therefore nature-identical and highly bioavailable.
Is the preparation organic?
No, the current organic regulation does not provide for the addition of ingredients such as vitamin D3-K1-E and zinc that were not originally contained in the starting material (note: sea buckthorn). Even if only organic ingredients are used. Baby food, for example, is an exception. However, 100% Austrian organic sea buckthorn from the SANDICCA sea buckthorn gardens is used for the elixir.
What is the amount of isoflavones contained per daily dose?
5 mg / 14 ml daily dose
How much Eleutheroside does each daily dose contain?
0.7 mg / 14 ml daily dose
Is the product recommended for children?
Due to the eleutherosides it contains, dispensing this preparation to children up to 12 years of age is not recommended.
Why is the sea buckthorn fruit juice for the Fresh Elixir partially deoiled?
Sea buckthorn mother juice naturally contains a cream phase from which the sea buckthorn fruit pulp oil is obtained. This cream phase is gently separated from the juice using centrifuges to ensure the preparation’s storage stability. Complete de-creaming is not desired, so that the fat-soluble vitamins A and E, as well as other oil-soluble accompanying substances, are also retained in the SANDICCA Fresh Elixir Immuno Plus Vitamins D3-K1-C-E and zinc .
Is the Fresh Elixir suitable for people with fructose intolerance?
Yes, after consulting the treating physician. There is a low fructose content from the natural sources of sea buckthorn and acerola (<0.3 g per 14 ml daily dose).
What is xanthan?
Xanthan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide. It is 100% vegan and gluten-free and is not metabolized by the human body, making it a dietary fiber.
SANDICCA Organic Sea Buckthorn Freshness Elixir +C
What does the patented SANDICCA cold-mixing process stand for?
The grandmother of SANDICCA’s founder was already an enthusiastic fan of cold-stirred raspberry jam. It was never heated; instead, as the name suggests, it was stirred cold, generally at room temperature. The cold-stirring process now patented by SANDICCA follows a similar approach, but at very low temperatures of no more than 6°C and at particularly low speeds. To allow the dry matter to dissolve in the freshness elixir without incorporating oxygen, this process takes place under vacuum. The subsequent high-pressure treatment ensures the freshness elixir’s shelf life.
What does the patented SANDICCA cold stirring process stand for?
The founder of SANDICCA’s grandmother already raved about cold-stirred raspberry jam. It was never heated; rather, as the name suggests, it was stirred cold, usually at room temperature. The cold-stirring process now patented by SANDICCA follows a similar approach, but at very low temperatures of up to 6°C and at particularly low speeds. To allow the dry matter to dissolve in the Fresh Elixir without incorporating oxygen, this takes place under vacuum. The high-pressure treatment that follows ensures the shelf life of the Fresh Elixir.
How does high-pressure treatment work?
High-pressure processing is a technology used to preserve food. Its safety is comparable to that of other preservation methods, such as pasteurization. Hydrostatic pressures of up to 600 MPa (6000 bar) are applied, corresponding to the pressure at a depth of 60 km below sea level. The already bottled, untreated SANDICCA Frische Elixier is placed in a chamber, which is then sealed and filled with water. Powerful pumps then build up a pressure of approximately 600 MPa. The advantage of high-pressure processing is that the pressure is distributed with exactly the same intensity throughout the product, meaning that, unlike heating, there is no need to wait for the temperature to reach the core. The pressure thus generated is maintained for several minutes before being released again. This process always takes place in cold water, so the Frische Elixier is not exposed to any heat. The content of vitamins and secondary plant compounds (acids, pigments, antioxidants, etc.) is not affected by the process.
The non-thermal high-pressure treatment does, however, successfully achieve the desired destruction of pathogenic microorganisms, yeasts, and moulds, as the cell structures, such as membranes, and the biochemical processes of these organisms are sensitive to increased pressure.
Was the development of the freshness elixir scientifically supported?
The idea for Austria’s first fresh food supplement based on sea buckthorn berries originated at SANDICCA, while the implementation of this product innovation was carried out by a specialized, accredited institute with the involvement of scientific research institutions and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).
Why can the Fresh Elixir be shipped unrefrigerated?
Storage tests in an accredited laboratory established that, due to the low pH value, the high natural vitamin C content of the sea buckthorn berries, and the high-pressure treatment, the Fresh Elixir can be stored at room temperature for 3 months. However, for sensory reasons, it is recommended to store the Fresh Elixir in a cool place. The Fresh Elixir is stored under refrigeration throughout the entire production process and until it is shipped to the end customer. An interruption in refrigeration for a few days, such as during shipping, therefore has no impact on product quality and shipping can take place regardless of the season.
Should the Frische-Elixier be stored refrigerated?
Yes. To ensure the sensory quality of the unopened product, SANDICCA recommends refrigerated storage, such as in a refrigerator. After opening, the Fresh Elixir should also be stored chilled and used within 14 days.
Why is sucrose used in the fresh nutritional supplement?
There is no doubt that sea buckthorn is an important source of vitamin C. Even oranges, lemons and grapefruits contain only around 40–80 mg of vitamin C per 100 g of fruit, while blackcurrants contain just 150–220 mg. The wide range of vitamin C content is related to the origin of the fruit. Due to the absence of the vitamin-degrading enzyme ascorbin oxidase and the low pH value of 2.5, the vitamin C content remains constant even during storage. Studies by Arimboor et al. found between 35.6 and 36.4 g of titratable acids per kg of juice. The main component, at 18.1–19.9 g/kg, is quinic acid, followed by malic acid, with values between 11.8 and 14.8 g/kg, and citric acid, with values between 0.9 and 1.6 g/kg. These values may also vary depending on the origin of the sea buckthorn. Quinic acid is of outstanding nutritional and physiological importance. To make the high acid content palatable for humans, a “sweetener” must be added. To meet our commitment to using only natural ingredients for SANIDCCA products, we chose organic beet sugar from Austria. Artificial sweeteners such as stevia, acesulfame K, saccharin, thaumatin or aspartame were therefore ruled out; other common sweeteners, such as concentrated juices made from apples, pears or agaves, as well as coconut blossom sugar, were not suitable due to sensory differences or are difficult to obtain in organic quality.
What is maltodextrin?
Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate mixture consisting of glucose polymers, obtained primarily from corn starch. Maltodextrin is popular among endurance athletes because, compared with other carbohydrate mixtures, it is particularly valuable from a nutritional perspective. For example, Maltodextrin is absorbed more slowly than other carbohydrates, resulting in a very slow rise in blood sugar levels and consequently only a slow release of insulin. In addition, Maltodextrin can have a positive effect on the intestinal flora, thereby normalizing digestive function.
Can children take the Fresh supplement?
Fresh Elixir is a high-quality dietary supplement made from natural ingredients, which may also be consumed by children in accordance with the recommended intake.
Is the Frische-Elixier organic?
The Fresh Elixir is an organic product in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 834/2007.
Why is the sea buckthorn fruit juice for the Fresh Elixir partially deoiled?
Sea buckthorn mother juice naturally contains a cream phase from which the sea buckthorn fruit pulp oil is obtained. This cream phase is gently separated from the juice using centrifuges to ensure the preparation’s storage stability. Complete de-creaming is not desired, so that the fat-soluble vitamins A and E, as well as other oil-soluble accompanying substances, are also retained in the SANDICCA Fresh Elixir Immuno Plus Vitamins D3-K1-C-E and zinc .
Is the freshness elixir suitable for diabetics?
The Fresh Elixir is not suitable for people with diabetes. The sucrose it contains is broken down in the body into glucose and fructose, which leads to a very rapid rise in blood sugar levels.
Is the Fresh Elixir suitable for people with fructose intolerance?
Yes, after consulting the treating physician. There is a low fructose content from the natural sources of sea buckthorn and acerola (<0.3 g per 14 ml daily dose).
What is xanthan?
Xanthan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide. It is 100% vegan and gluten-free and is not metabolized by the human body, making it a dietary fiber.
