{"id":25779,"date":"2025-03-19T09:28:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T08:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/?p=25779"},"modified":"2025-03-19T09:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T08:28:40","slug":"maytenus-bienfaits-origine-utilisation-en-complement-alimentaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/maytenus-bienfaits-origine-utilisation-en-complement-alimentaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Maytenus : Benefits, origin, use as a dietary supplement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>In the world of food supplements, there is a wide variety of ingredients with beneficial properties for health. One of these is Maytenus, a tree native to South America which has been used for centuries for its therapeutic properties. In this article, we'll take a look at the benefits, origins and uses of Maytenus as a dietary supplement.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Maytenus?<\/h2>\n<p>Maytenus, commonly known as 'Dragon's Mouth' or 'Bolorinho', is a shrub that grows mainly in South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina. It belongs to the Celastraceae family and is mainly used for its medicinal properties.<\/p>\n<h2>History and origin<\/h2>\n<p>The indigenous peoples of South America have been using Maytenus for centuries for its therapeutic properties. The first scientific studies on this shrub were carried out in the 1980s, confirming its health potential.<\/p>\n<h2>Health benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Maytenus is widely recognised for its health benefits, thanks to its many properties. Here are just a few of them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anti-inflammatory<\/strong> Maytenus contains anti-inflammatory ingredients that can help relieve joint and muscle pain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boosts the immune system<\/strong> Maytenus: Thanks to its antioxidant content, Maytenus can boost the immune system and help fight disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Liver protection<\/strong> Some studies have shown that eating Maytenus can protect the liver and prevent liver damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduces cholesterol<\/strong> Maytenus: According to one study, Maytenus may help to reduce blood cholesterol levels, thereby helping to prevent cardiovascular disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Use as a food supplement<\/h2>\n<p>To enjoy the benefits of Maytenus, it can be taken in various forms: as an infusion, in capsules or as a powder. As a food supplement, Maytenus can be useful for :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improving the immune system<\/strong> Maytenus: By boosting the immune system, Maytenus can help prevent illness and fight infection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce joint pain<\/strong> Maytenus: Maytenus consumption can help relieve joint pain associated with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protecting the liver<\/strong> As an antioxidant, Maytenus can protect the liver against damage caused by free radicals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulating cholesterol<\/strong> Maytenus: By regulating blood cholesterol levels, Maytenus can help prevent cardiovascular disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve digestion<\/strong> Certain components of Maytenus may help to improve digestion and relieve gastrointestinal problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Precautions for use<\/h2>\n<p>Despite its many benefits, it is advisable to consult a health professional before starting Maytenus supplementation. Maytenus can interact with certain drugs, particularly anticoagulants and blood pressure medication. Pregnant and breast-feeding women should also avoid taking Maytenus.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Maytenus is a natural ingredient with interesting health properties. For centuries, it has been used by South Americans to treat a variety of ailments. Its benefits for the immune system, liver, joints and cholesterol make it a versatile and effective food supplement. However, it is important to take certain precautions and consult a health professional before including it in your diet.<\/p>\n<p>Sources : <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15848940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anti-inflammatory effects of Maytenus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6033893\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mechanisms of hepatic protection in Maytenus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3211012\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effects of Maytenus on cholesterol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0944711305000057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antioxidant and immunostimulant properties of Maytenus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Dans le monde des compl\u00e9ments alimentaires, il existe une grande vari\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019ingr\u00e9dients aux propri\u00e9t\u00e9s b\u00e9n\u00e9fiques pour la sant\u00e9. Parmi eux, le Maytenus est un arbre originaire d\u2019Am\u00e9rique du Sud et utilis\u00e9 depuis des si\u00e8cles pour ses propri\u00e9t\u00e9s th\u00e9rapeutiques. Dans cet article, nous allons d\u00e9couvrir ensemble les bienfaits, l\u2019origine ainsi que l\u2019utilisation du Maytenus en [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":26450,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"iawp_total_views":31,"footnotes":""},"categories":[178],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guide-plantes-et-actifs"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maytenus.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25779","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25779"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25779\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}