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Powerful Formula for the Mucous membranes

GSE - Beauty Retinol-AE Boost BIO 60 vegetarian tablets
Beauty Retinol-AE Boost BIO
24,90
GSE
  • Formula for the skin
  • Contains natural beta-carotene, vitamin C, biotin and pomegranate extract
Mattisson - Darm Support 275 grams of powder
Darm Support
29,95
Mattisson
  • Gut Formula
  • with Sunfiber®, Açai, Chaga, Glutamine and Probiotics

Vitamin A, B2 and B3 for healthy Mucous membranes

Jarrow Formulas - CarotenAll 60 gelatin softgels Solgar - Super Cod Liver Oil Complex 60 gelatin softgels
Vitamin A
Vitamin A as Beta-carotene and pure Vitamin A from animal and plant sources.
Thorne - Methyl-Guard Plus 90 vegetarian capsules Thorne - Riboflavin 5 Phosphate 60 vegetarian capsules
Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) in doses of 25-100 mg
Thorne - ResveraCel 60 vegetarian capsules Thorne - NiaCel 400 60 vegetarian capsules
Vitamin B3 - Niacin / Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 in 3 natural forms: Nicotinamide Riboside, Nicotinamide and Niacin.

Best for mucous membranes ➜ Membrasin Omega-7

Combination of the most powerful carotenoids ➜ CarotenALL

More about ➜ mucous membranes

Mucous membranes: barrier against external influences

To protect us from external influences, we have a barrier system. This includes the mucous membranes but also the skin, stomach acid and intestines. Together they form the "first line of defense"

of our body.

Mucinous membranes are found in the lungs, throat, ear, eyes, bladder and vagina.

Barriers are there to ensure that invaders have less chance to enter the body.

The mucosa, also known as mucosa consists of an epithelial layer adjacent to the vascular cavity (lumen).

Epithelial tissues secrete defensive compounds. This occurs when there is invasion of foreign cells, such as bacteria and viruses, but also happens when there is no attack.

Mucous layer (glycocalyx)

The first barrier encountered by the pathogen is a moist mucus layer (glycocalyx) that covers the mucosal surface and protects epithelial cells.

This mucous layer forms a relatively impermeable layer, which acts as a physical barrier and trap for pathogens as well as a lubricant.

This moist mucus layer is called glycocalyx and is formed by glycoproteins, among others. Essential sugars are required for the production of glycoproteins.

Goblet cells are responsible for the production of mucus. Goblet cells are prompted to do so by cytokines. Cytokines are signaling agents of the immune system.

Secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) is an antibody found primarily in mucous membranes. It prevents viruses and bacteria from settling on the mucous membrane and stimulates the growth of good bacteria.

Mucous membranes in connection with each other

All the mucous membranes in our body are in communication with each other and exchange information. This happens through small concentrations of lymphatic tissue in the mucous membranes. This is part of the immune system and is also known as Common Mucosal Immune System or CMIS.

The mucosa of the digestive system is part of the MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue). The MALT in turn can be subdivided into GALT (intestines), BALT (bronchi, respiratory tract) and NALT (for nasal mucosa and upper respiratory tract).

The mucous membranes are part of the innate immune system. The innate immune system can respond immediately, unlike the acquired immune system. This one becomes active more slowly but also acts very selectively. The innate immune system reacts to anything foreign to the body; it works quickly but not very selectively.

Written by: Liesbeth Thoen
Reviewed and edited by: Peter Smeets

Updated: August 14, 2022

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