INGREDIENTS: black cumin oil (nigella sativa), magnesium caprylate, grapefruit seed extract, clove extract, oregano extract.

* nutrient reference value for adults

** NRV not established

Detailed Description of CandiDel Formulation

Black Seed Oil
Black seed oil is a rich source of more than 100 bioactive compounds, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins B, C, D, E, amino acids, trace minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, sodium, zinc, selenium, as well as phytosterols, flavonoids, tannins, and enzymes. One of its most potent components is thymoquinone, which exhibits a wide-ranging antimicrobial activity encompassing both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Additionally, thymoquinone is known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

- Black seed oil promotes the activity of the thymus gland, a lymphoid organ responsible for orchestrating the body's immune defence mechanisms. This stimulation helps prevent the ageing of the immune system, maintaining its optimal function.

- Research suggests that black seed oil possesses remarkable antifungal properties, making it effective in protecting against Candida fungi, which are known to cause various infections.

- A study conducted by Hanafi and Hatem demonstrated the significant inhibitory effect of black seed oil on the growth of Candida fungi in different organs, highlighting its potential as a natural antifungal agent.

Black seed oil, with its diverse range of bioactive components, plays a pivotal role in the CandiDel formulation, contributing to its antifungal and immune-supporting properties.

Magnesium Caprylate
Magnesium Caprylate, in its caprylic acid salt form, plays a crucial role in regulating the growth of yeast fungi and preserving the microbial balance within the colon, all while not hindering the growth of beneficial bacteria.

Key Beneficial Properties:
- Suppresses Fungal Growth
- Prevents Pathological Processes
- Supports Digestive Health
- Boosts Immunity

Incorporating Magnesium Caprylate into the CandiDel formulation enhances its ability to target and address fungal infections while maintaining a harmonious microbial environment in the colon, ultimately supporting digestive health and immune function.

Grapefruit Seed Extract
Grapefruit seed extract is renowned for its potent antimicrobial properties. This extract contains various active constituents, including flavonoids, vitamins C and E, citric acid, limonoids, sterols, and minerals. Research has demonstrated that bioflavonoid glycosides such as naringin and bergamotin present in grapefruit seed extract possess inhibitory effects on a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including approximately 100 species of fungi, as well as more than 800 strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and various viruses.

Advantages that set grapefruit seed extract apart from synthetic antibiotics:

- Resistance Prevention
- Non-Intoxicating and Organ-Friendly
- Low Allergic Potential
- Preservation of Beneficial Microflora

The inclusion of grapefruit seed extract in CandiDel enhances its ability to combat a wide range of microorganisms, offering a natural and well-tolerated approach to addressing fungal and microbial challenges.

Clove CO2 Extract
Clove CO2 extract is obtained through a high-pressure extraction process from clove buds. Its primary constituents include the essential oil eugenol (comprising up to 80% of the extract), carotenoids, and antioxidants. Eugenol, in particular, exhibits various beneficial properties, including its ability to combat roundworms, tapeworms, and sucking insects by destroying their eggs and larvae, thereby preventing their development into mature forms within the human body.

Key Beneficial Properties:

- Antiseptic
- Antioxidant
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anticarcinogenic

The inclusion of clove CO2 extract in CandiDel contributes to its multifaceted approach to addressing fungal infections, offering antiseptic, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and potential anticarcinogenic benefits.

Oregano CO2 Extract (Oregano Oil)
Oregano CO2 extract, commonly referred to as oregano oil, is rich in antioxidants, particularly thymol and carvacrol, both of which possess potent antifungal, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties.

Key Beneficial Properties:

- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
- Immunostimulating
- Rejuvenating

A notable feature of oregano oil is its ability to inhibit the growth of Candida albicans, the yeast-like fungi responsible for candidiasis. Importantly, Candida is less likely to develop resistance to oregano oil compared to synthetic antifungal drugs.

The inclusion of oregano CO2 extract in CandiDel underscores its effectiveness in combating fungal infections, while also offering anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, immunostimulating, and rejuvenating benefits.

* The above information on the ingredients of the product is a result of studies. They are not an EFSA opinion.