Neutroceuticals

What are Neutroceuticals?

Dr Stephen DeFelice invented the word neutraceuticals, which is a combination of the words nutrition and pharmaceuticals. It is used in reference to dietary supplements extracted from plants that may have benefits for the body or may supply the body with essential fatty acids, proteins or other nutrients. They can also be called functional foods.

Are they Chemical or Natural?

They are considered natural as they are prepared from food substances and do not involve chemical reproductions.

What are the benefits of using them?

Folic acid is an example of a neutroceutical and many women use folic acid as a supplement before getting pregnant to prevent neural tube defects at child birth. Other neutraceuticals have antioxidant properties, e.g. antifungal, antiseptic, or anti-aging. Similar to fish oils containing Omega 3 fatty acids, they also reduce the risk of heart disease. Herbal supplements are very popular at present.

Should I consult a doctor before taking them?

Neutraceuticals should be considered as medicine and you should consult your doctor before using them as they may interact with each other or with prescribed medicine.

The following neutraceuticals are available at the Melrose Aesthetic Centre: 

Zinsel E

• Zinsel E is a new product in South Africa that has anti-aging properties and is effective in treating various skin disorders like acne and oily, inflamed or blemished skin. Other benefits of using this product are reduced pain and irritation from shaving, an improvement in nail and hair condition, and major improvement for sufferers of more severe skin disorders like eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. Users of the product have also reported an improvement in their stress levels. Zinsel E can be used by both men and women.

Zinsel H Hair regrowth

• Zinsel H is a new, totally natural product that helps to increase scalp hair growth. The proportion of growing hair increases and the resting hair decreases, resulting in the scalp shedding less hair. The product is ideal for treating and triggering new hair growth in conditions due to:
• Stress
• Hormonal changes (at any age)
• Illness (e.g. cancer treatment)
• Hair loss due to poor diet
• Pregnancy
• Hair loss due to eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.
• Zinsel H can also be used by both men and women.

Zincell C Celluscape

• Cellulite is a condition for which cures are commonly sought. The lumpy, rippled skin which typically appears in the thighs and buttocks area is typically associated with a weight problem. An individual however need not be overweight to have cellulite as the condition is caused by water retention and circulatory problems due to a variety of factors, including hormones. Regular exercise, drinking lots of water and quitting smoking are the healthiest ways to rid your body of toxins and to reduce cellulite.
• Zinsel C is a unique combination of phyto and micro nutrients, designed to help smooth the lumpy effects of cellulite. This product helps to detoxify the skin by using powerful antioxidants and circulation enhancers. Detoxification allows the body to smooth out uneven skin texture and lumpiness.
• Zinsel C works through a combination of highly concentrated ingredients and has an 80% absorption rate.