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Free radicals play a significant role in the development of ulcerative gastric and duodenal disorders. Unhealthy eating, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and stress can impair the natural antioxidant shields of the gastro duodenal lining causing free radical overload. The Other Option’s Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY contains pinolenic acid, essential fatty acids, vitamin E, traces of vitamin A (making it safe during pregnancy), iron, zinc and iodine, which all aid in the digestive process.

Pine nuts are also known to be significantly richer in vitamin E than any other vegetable oil. Vitamin E and other antioxidant nutrients help protect the body against free radical damage.

The key and active ingredient, pinolenic acid, is a fatty acid found exclusively in pine nut oil. It works as a powerful anti-inflammatory protecting the delicate stomach and duodenum lining.

Additionally, pinolenic acid stimulates the release of cholecystokinin (CCK), which is fundamental to digestion. Studies have proved that pinolenic acid, exclusively found in pine nut oil, increases the release of the digestive hormones (CCK by 60% and GLP1 by 25%) which:  

• increases absorption of essentials nutrients
• increases insulin secretion
• inhibits acid secretion

CCK is a peptide hormone of the gastrointestinal system. Its function is to stimulate the digestion of fat and protein in gastric juices and regulate the speed of digestion for effective digestion in the small intestine. It also stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic digestive enzymes and the gallbladder to secrete and deliver bile to the intestine, which aids digestion and absorption of essential nutrients.
Pinolenic acid (a unique fatty acid found exclusively in pine nut oil), stimulates the release of CCK.

Stress is one of the major causes of digestive disorders. When a person is under stress, the body naturally produces excess cortisol through its "fight or flight" response, this causes a sudden energy surge throughout the body.

Extreme stress and sleep deprivation (due to stress) leads to the over production of cortisol to counter the high stress levels. However, excessive cortisol hinders sleep patterns, causing digestion and metabolism problems, stomach disorders, weight gain and sleep disorders.

Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY will heal the damage to the digestive tract caused by stress and will increase digestion and metabolism, bringing the body back to a healthy, nourished and comfortable state. It will help to boost energy levels necessary for regular exercise - an important anti-stress factor. Exercise, stress management and regular sleep patterns are helpful when attempting to lower cortisol release.

Pine trees only start producing pine nuts after 25 years, making pine nuts one of the most exclusive specialty nuts on the market. The average price of a handful of pine nuts from your local supermarket / health store will cost just under R100 for 80g.

The Other Option's Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY is made from hand picked pine nuts from the pine tree, Pinus Sibirica. The Siberian Pine Nuts are cold pressed, contain the richest source of pinolenic acid of ALL the pine nut species. Pinolenic acid is a unique fatty acid (found exclusively in pine nut oil) that works as a powerful anti-inflammatory proven to protect, strengthen and repair the stomach's digestive mucosal lining, assisting with food digestion, and preventing fermentation, which often leads to a build up of acid and gas.

Only premium quality authentic Siberian Pine Nut Oil retains the unique properties your body needs to repair itself. In order to retain all the healing properties of Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY, The Other Option does not keep bulk quantities in stock. We order on demand to ensure our customers receive the full benefit of the product. This does not, however, affect our shipping or delivery time.
 

Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY is a 100% natural food state, cold pressed from pine nuts. Unless you belong to the very small group of people who suffer from nut allergies, the oil is a highly beneficial treatment and tonic.

Pine nuts are seeds and an allergic reaction is rare. However, should you or your partner have any family history of nut allergies, asthma, eczema or hay fever, your child has a higher risk of developing a nut allergy. The presence of a nut allergy increases the risk of an allergic reaction to pine nuts, and sufferers are advised to also stay away from seeds.

Conventional antacid treatment is expensive, with a generally prescribed 14-day treatment. This treatment retails at approximately R275.

Known long-term side effects of antacid treatments include osteoporosis, diarrhoea, constipation and skin rashes. The long term use of drugs that reduce the production of gastric acid has been shown to affect the body's ability to digest and absorb protein vitamins such as vitamin B12. The lack of vitamin B12 leads to anaemia, lack of energy, shortness of breath, bone brittleness and depression and the overall degeneration of one's health.

The Other Option has received a huge amount of positive feedback from customers who have been on antacid treatments for lengthy periods, even years, and have experienced such positive results with Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY that they do not feel the need to continue with their antacid medication.

At The Other Option, we recommend that you take Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY without using antacids. However, please consult your practitioner regarding this decision beforehand.
If you have been on long-term antacid treatment, you may experience a few withdrawal / detoxification symptoms. However, you will begin to feel results from the Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY within a few days, so persevere through the withdrawal in order to experience the freedom of life without chronic antacid medication.

A 2009 report in The American Journal of Gastroenterology suggests that PPIs may cause dependency in digestive ailment sufferers by increasing gastric symptoms if they are discontinued.

A 2010 report in the American Journal of Gastroenterology reported on another study where healthy volunteers who were give pantoprazole or placebo for four weeks and then followed for six additional weeks. One week after treatment was stopped, 44% of the pantoprazole recipients reported symptoms of dyspepsia, compared to 9% of the placebo recipients. By the third week, this difference between the two groups had disappeared.

The conclusion is that rebound hyperacidity mediated by gastrin hormone secretion occurs following the discontinuation of PPI's and that one should expect symptoms of hyperacidity to worsen for a week or two after stopping these drugs.

Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY is 100% natural and unless you are allergic to nuts the oil is safe to use. If you experience any detoxification symptoms, this is simply because the oil is a powerful antioxidant. Although the detox symptoms may be uncomfortable for a day or two, it is a positive sign that your body is returning to its natural state of balance.

The process of detoxification is called a "healing crisis" and is nature's way of healing what is wrong in your body and eliminating toxins.
At The Other Option, we recommend that you drink lots of water and continue to take the Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY, the detox symptoms will pass in a few days.
 

If you are suffering with acute gastritis, ulcers, H.Pylori, acid reflux, severe bloating and gas, we recommend that you continue the recommended dosage of 3 times per day for 6 weeks (2 bottles).

This dosage is highly beneficial for general health and in the long run will benefit your digestive system. The oil takes 1.5 months to "right the wrong", so continue with the required dosage for that period even if you feel better. Thereafter, maintain your digestive system and general health by taking 1 teaspoon per day.

Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY does not have an unpleasantly strong flavour. It is a natural oil with a subtle, woody, pine nut taste. It is palatable and well worth taking in the long run!

Yes, Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY is an all-round beneficial tonic. It increases the absorption of nutrients in the digestive tract and is also a powerful antioxidant. Siberian Pine Nut Oil contains pinolenic acid, a triple unsaturated fatty acid found only in pine nuts. It also contains vitamin E, essential fatty acids which will boost your energy levels and strengthen your immunity.

Flatulence and gas can be very embarrassing and uncomfortable. Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY helps to stimulate the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria, thus restoring the natural balance of the digestive system.

It contains pinolenic acid which helps to strengthen and repair the stomach's digestive mucosal lining, assists with food digestion and prevents fermentation, which often leads to a build up of acid and gas.

At The Other Option, we have received a lot of positive feedback from customers who have noticed a remarkable change within a few days of taking the Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY.
 

Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY helps to stimulate the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria, thus restoring the natural balance of the digestive system.

Pinolenic acid in pine nut oil stimulates the release of the digestive hormones cholecystokinin (CCK) and GLP1, which are vital for digestion and absorption.

Studies have proved that pinolenic acid increases the release of CCK by 60% and GLP1 by 25% which

• increases the absorption of essentials nutrients
• inhibits acid secretion
• increases insulin secretion

Constipation is one of the most common causes of diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by constipation is known as bypass diarrhoea. Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY is not a laxative, however, it assists with constipation, by stabilising the digestive system.

Absolutely! Its 100% natural, it has traces of Vitamin A which makes it safe to take when pregnant.

The Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY must be stored below 24⁰C or kept in a refrigerator.

Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY should be taken on an empty stomach 30 - 60 minutes before food. Refrigerate or store below 24⁰C. Protect from heat and sunlight

Chronic Dosage: 10 ml
3 x per day for the first 1-2 weeks.

Recommended Dosage: 5 ml
3 x per day for 4 - 6 weeks.

Maintenance Dosage: 5ml
1 x per day.
 

As you breathe, your body undergoes a number of chemical processes in order to allow your cells to produce energy. Free radicals, highly reactive molecules, are produced as a result of this energy.

Free radicals interact destructively with other molecules in your cells causing oxidative damage to proteins, membranes and genes. This oxidative damage is thought to cause a number of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's and also speeds up your body's aging process.

Pollution, sunlight and smoking have also been shown to increase the production of free radicals in your body. Antioxidants are the body's natural defence against free radicals, however, the body is not able to produce enough to combat the effects of the stressful lifestyles, bad diet and unhealthy environments that most people are exposed to these days.

You can introduce more anti oxidants to your diet through the food you eat (tomatoes, citrus fruits, various teas and carrots are all high in antioxidants.)

Vitamin E, C and Beta Carotene all help to boost your body's production of antioxidants.

The Other Option's Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY contains vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and has the richest source of the active and key ingredient, pinolenic acid. Additionally Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY also contains essential fatty acids and traces of vitamin A (making it safe during pregnancy), iron, zinc and iodine.