THE NATURAL ANTIBACTERIAL

THE DISCOVERY, THE FRUIT OF CHANCE

It is the 1980s, Dr. Jacob Harich is busy in his garden and notices that grapefruit seeds do not decompose in the compost. decompose in the compost. Amazed, he was the first to ask why bacteria and fungi why the grapefruit seeds were not affected by bacteria and fungi, while all other organic matter decomposed rapidly under the influence of heat and water. under the influence of Florida's heat and humidity.

A doctor and physicist, Dr Harich was well placed to investigate this phenomenon. And some time later, his studies revealed that substances in grapefruit seeds did not repel the insects. that substances in grapefruit seeds did not repel microorganisms, but destroyed them. microorganisms, but destroyed them. By chance, his fabulous discovery was heralded as the first 'natural antibiotic'. natural' antibiotic.

THE DOUBT

His discovery spread quickly, and since he had not patented it, many industrialists rushed to grapefruit products in every conceivable form.

Other scientists then sounded the alarm. The vast majority of products on the market do not only contain seed extract, but the The vast majority of products on the market contain not just seed extract, but the whole fruit in powder form. Worse still, chemical preservatives, such as benzethonium chloride, used for their benzethonium chloride, used for their antibacterial action. Doubts and scandals shook the scientific world, until new studies until new studies proved once again that pure, isolated grapefruit seed extract does indeed have a destructive effect on a large number of microorganisms. destructive effect on a large number of micro-organisms, such as yeast, fungi and bacteria. How to treat the seeds how to process the seeds to extract their natural active ingredients.

A PURE PRODUCT, OBTAINED WITH PATIENCE, GOOD FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Only a few types of grapefruit contain the antibacterial components in sufficient quantity. in sufficient quantities.

Among them, we have selected the Citrus grandis whose seeds are sent to us in Switzerland just after the harvest. just after the fruit is harvested. Because unlike many preparations that are still on the market, in which everything is available, Sekoya uses only the seeds, where the Sekoya uses only the seeds, where the concentration of citrus bioflavonoids is highest. citrus bioflavonoids, naringin and glycosides.

And in order to extract and preserve the integrity of these natural active ingredients, we have opted for a slow process, based on the percolation method, which limits the amount of glycerine and the amount of water used. process, based on the percolation method, which limits the amount of glycerine and increases the amount of and to increase the amount of bioflavonoids.

SEKOYA PREPARATION IN FIGURES

60%

Extract obtained by percolation of grapefruit seeds Citrus grandis

Grapefruit essential oil
Citrus paradisi

15%

Natural vitamin C

Made in Switzerland

It takes more than 12 hours to obtain a rich liquid extract extract rich in natural active ingredients to which we add a little we add a little vitamin C from the fruit and essential oil of grapefruit Citrus paradisi.

A BROAD SCOPE OF ACTION

The Institut Pasteur and the Southern Research Institute have shown that a pure grapefruit seed extract, such as Sekoya, is broad spectrum. grapefruit seed extract, such as Sekoya, has a broad spectrum effect. These institutions have demonstrated positive effects in digestive disorders related to the presence of bacteria, or to relieve infections that irritate the infections that irritate the throat and obstruct nasal breathing, or against oral infections.

At Sekoya, we have designed and produced this product for internal use, the main objective of which is to support the immune system.

Natural defences

Plant extracts, vitamins and minerals

A well-functioning immune system is essential for coping with the assaults your body faces every day. And the strength of the immune response depends to a large extent on what you eat.

THE NATURAL DEFENCES RANGE

Plant extracts, vitamins and minerals

A well-functioning immune system is essential for coping with the assaults your body faces every day. And the strength of the immune response depends to a large extent on what you eat.