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Protect Lung, 120 capsules
The new and first product in the PROTECT line, LUNGE, is the ideal companion for all athletes, smokers and health-conscious people. PROTECT Lung contains various plant extracts, the amino acid cysteine and riboflavin as vitamin B2. The LUNGWEED POWDER particularly stands out here. In combination, these active ingredients lead to improved well-being and relief of the respiratory tract.
Breathing is life. With every breath we supply our body with vital oxygen and at the same time free it from carbon dioxide. But this miracle of nature, our lungs, is at great risk from various influences. Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for lung diseases.
How do our lungs work?
The lung is a complex organ consisting of two lungs. These in turn are made up of millions of tiny air bubbles called alveoli. Gas exchange takes place in these alveoli: oxygen from the inhaled air passes through the thin walls of the alveoli into the blood, while carbon dioxide is released from the blood into the air.
The lungs as a cleansing system:
In addition to gas exchange, the lungs have another important task: they filter pollutants from the air. Cilia and mucus in the airways trap dust, soot and other particles before they can reach deep into the lungs.
How does smoking damage the lungs?
With every puff of a cigarette, harmful substances such as tar, carbon monoxide and various poisons reach deep into the lungs. These pollutants attack the delicate structures of the lungs and cause a range of damage:
Destruction of the cilia: The cilia in the airways are stuck together by the tar in the cigarette and lose their function. Harmful substances can penetrate the lungs unhindered.
Inflammation of the respiratory tract: The toxins in cigarette smoke irritate the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and lead to chronic inflammation. This inflammation, also called bronchitis, can lead to coughing, mucus production and shortness of breath.
Emphysema: Due to constant irritation and inflammation, the alveoli lose their elasticity and break down. The lungs become perforated and their surface area becomes smaller. This leads to emphysema, a chronic lung disease associated with shortness of breath and reduced performance.
Lung cancer: The pollutants in cigarette smoke are carcinogenic and can lead to lung cancer. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in men and women.