anti-bite
nutrient combination anti-bite VITAMINE B1
60 tablets
Anti-bite contains nutrients, of which levels when built up over time, enable the body to act as a deterrent to the biting and severity of such bites from sandflies and mosquitoes. It is advisable to start taking two weeks before being exposed to sandflies and continue thereafter.
Each tablet contains:
Thiamine HCl (Vitamin B1) 75mg, Odourless Garlic 1000mg, Quercetin 50mg. This product contains tableting aids and coating colour. Herbal extract used.
Suggested Use:
Adults – Take 1-3 tablets daily, or as professionally recommended.
Children (10 years and over) – Take ½ tablet twice daily, or as professionally recommended. Best to spread the dose throughout the day, as being a water soluble vitamin, it will be excreted from the body if taking with plenty of fluids.
References:
And another thing…, Evening Standard (London), Apr 16, 2004. GNC Healthnotes: www.gnc.com, Castellani M.L., Kempuraj D., Frydas S., Theoharides T.C., Simeonidou I., Conti P., Vecchiet J., Inhibitory Effect of Quercetin on Tryptase and MCP-1 Chemokine Release, and Histidine Decarboxylase mRNA Transcription by Human Mast Cell-1 Cell Line, Neuroimmunomodulation. 2006 Dec 21; 13 (3): 109-116. Reavley N., The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements and Herbs, Bookman Press, Melbourne, 1998. Stjernberg L., Berglund J., Garlic as an insect repellent, JAMA. 2000 Aug 16; 284 (7): 831.
Cautions:
Seek professional health advice if pregnant, lactating, taking medication or suffering a medical condition before supplementing.