{"product_id":"opti-m","title":"Opti-M","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOpti-M from Bio-Gestion combines kelp naturally rich in iodine, royal jelly and vitamins B6 and B12 in a time-tested formula of complementary origins.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpti-M is one of the oldest formulas in the Bio-Gestion range, the result of a long-studied composition: \u003cb\u003ean Atlantic seaweed, a product of the hive and two B vitamins\u003c\/b\u003e, complemented by soy protein isolate and organic acacia gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these ingredients has its own story, and is worth a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/8620\/7046\/files\/opti-m-00-1024x1024.png?v=1793005166\" alt=\"Atlantic kelp, freeze-dried royal jelly and vitamins B6 and B12: three natural ingredients in a simple formula, offered by Bio-Gestion for many years.\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKelp\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaminaria digitata\u003c\/i\u003e is a large brown seaweed found along the coasts of the North Atlantic and the English Channel. It is recognisable by its blade cut into strips, hence its name, \u003ci\u003edigitata\u003c\/i\u003e, finger-shaped. It grows in the zone uncovered at low tide and can reach several metres in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting it is an ancient tradition: in Brittany, the seaweed harvesters, or \u003cb\u003egoémoniers\u003c\/b\u003e, gathered it from their boats using a long hooked pole called a scoubidou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful detail: \u003cb\u003eiodine was discovered thanks to seaweed\u003c\/b\u003e. In 1811, the chemist Bernard Courtois was working on seaweed ash when he saw intensely violet vapours rising from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe element took its name from this, formed from the Greek \u003ci\u003eiodês\u003c\/i\u003e: violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/8620\/7046\/files\/opti-m-01-1024x576.png?v=1793005179\" alt=\"Laminaria digitata grows on the rocky coasts of the North Atlantic and is uncovered at low tide, when its long, divided blades can stretch over several metres.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRoyal jelly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal jelly is secreted by young worker bees from glands located in their heads. It feeds the very young larvae and, exclusively, the queen, throughout her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a rare substance: a hive produces only small quantities, which explains its value. It contains a molecule found nowhere else in nature, \u003cb\u003e10-HDA\u003c\/b\u003e, often used as a marker of quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Opti-M, it is present in \u003cb\u003efreeze-dried\u003c\/b\u003e form, at 75 mg per daily dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/8620\/7046\/files\/opti-m-02-1024x576.png?v=1793005189\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Royal jelly on a wooden spoon beside a honeycomb\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVitamins B6 and B12\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the ingredients behind most of what can be claimed, and the amounts they provide are substantial: a daily dose provides \u003cb\u003e1 mg of vitamin B6, i.e. 71% of the recommended daily allowances\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e1.5 µg of vitamin B12, i.e. 60% of the RDA\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB12 deserves particular attention: it is found only in animal products, and its absorption decreases with age. We have devoted a full article to it on our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/8620\/7046\/files\/opti-m-03-1024x576.png?v=1793005201\" alt=\"Vitamins B6 and B12 are naturally present in various foods, B12 being found mainly in products of animal origin.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnd the two other ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoy protein isolate\u003c\/b\u003e (225 mg per daily dose) is a plant source of amino acids, including the essential amino acids that the body cannot make itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic acacia gum\u003c\/b\u003e is the most abundant ingredient by volume. Obtained from the sap of the acacia tree, it is a natural soluble fibre and one of the oldest known food ingredients: the Egyptians were already using it. Here it serves as a carrier for the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 3 capsules\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% RDA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKelp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoy protein isolate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreeze-dried royal jelly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRDA = recommended daily allowances. Energy value: 2.34 kcal (10.25 kJ) — protein 0.45 g, carbohydrates 0.11 g, fat 0.01 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpti-M is intended for adults going through periods of heavy intellectual demand (a high workload, exams, demanding projects), as well as for people who pay attention to their intake of B vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 to 3 capsules a day, \u003cb\u003ewith meals\u003c\/b\u003e, with a glass of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in France.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/8620\/7046\/files\/opti-m-04-1024x576.png?v=1793005213\" alt=\"Opti-M fits easily into the routine of periods of heavy intellectual demand, such as a morning of focused work or a demanding project.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE BIO-GESTION COMMITMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1983, Bio-Gestion has developed and distributed food supplements, prioritising:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigorously developed, targeted formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe quality of raw materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA measured, responsible scientific approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our products are shipped from Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA question before you order?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team can be reached \u003ca href=\"tel:+41848852626\"\u003eby phone\u003c\/a\u003e and by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\"\u003eemail\u003c\/a\u003e to advise you personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Bio-Gestion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57073507369286,"sku":"189","price":59.6,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/8620\/7046\/files\/Opti-M.png?v=1785950469","url":"https:\/\/biogestion.ch\/en\/products\/opti-m","provider":"Bio-Gestion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}