Sfera

The name Sfera comes from the word sphere, which describes a perfectly symmetrical round shape. The team at Sfera believes that good digestion is at the centre or core of your health, and this affects all parts of your body – just as any point on a sphere is equally distant from its centre point. Sfera Bio Nutrition is a range of supplements formulated to help you boost your daily health and wellbeing the safe and natural way.

First established in 2012, Sfera is founded on a philosophy that’s all about supporting the natural and organic health movement, bringing the pure power of ancient traditional medicines into daily modern living.

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  • Sfera 5 HTP Complex – 60 Caps

    N$393.30

    5 HTP Complex

    5-HTP is an amino acid produced naturally by the body. It is used by the body to produce serotonin, which regulates mood, sleep and appetite. Due to a busy lifestyle and stress, this amino acid is depleted, and supplementation is required. 5-HTP is sourced from Griffiona seeds and our 5-HTP complex is formulated to include active Vit B6, also known as P5P for improved absorption by the body. Support your body by taking our 5-HTP Complex and alleviate:

    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Headaches
    • Sleeplessness
    • Fatigue

    Suggested use:

    • Adults: As a food supplement, take 1 capsule daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
    • Mood enhancement: 1 capsule 3 times a day
    • Chronic pain relief: 1 capsule 3-4 times a day
    • Migraines: 2 capsules 2-3 times a day
    • Sleep aid: 3 capsules 30-45min before bed
    • Weight aid: 3 capsules 30 min prior to a meal
  • Sfera Agnus Castus Chasteberry Vitex – 60 Caps

    N$243.20

    Chasteberry Vitex (Agnus Castus)

    Agnus Castus is an essential herbal supplement for women suffering from hormonal imbalance, irregular menstruation, cramps, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or symptoms of menopause. Vitex Agnus Castus is also known as Chasteberry, and has been used to treat impotence, female infertility and the absence of menstruation (Amenorrhea).

    In Europe, Chasteberry is recommended more frequently than any other herb for relieving the symptoms of PMS. It serves as an essential supplement for peace of mind during this particular time of the month.

    Key agnus castus benefits:

    • Reduces PMS symptoms
    • Minimises fibrocystic breast symptoms
    • Regulates ovulation and promotes fertility.
    • Treats menopausal difficulties.
    • Relieves the pain of endometriosis.
    • Controls menstrual related acne.

     

    Suggested use: Take one capsule first thing in the morning with food or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. The pituitary gland is at its most active early in the morning.

    Agnus Castus can be taken long term, but the general practice is to stop when you are having your cycle. Requires several months of supplement use to help regulate any hormonal condition.

     

    Further information:

    Warnings

    Avoid if you are taking birth control or hormonal supplements (estrogen and progesterone). Not suitable for anemic women. Do not use during pregnancy. Some people reported an itchy rash with prolonged use. Vitex can cause headache or increased menstrual flow.

     

    How it works

    Amenorrhea

    • Works via the pituitary to increase progesterone and decrease prolactin.
    • Regulates the menstrual cycle, where the cause is a hormonal imbalance.
    • For suppressed menses from the contraceptive pill, emotional upset, exercise and illness
    • Valuable for PMS or excess bleeding.

    Breast conditions

    • Rebalances the estrogen and progesterone balance (or excess of estrogen).
    • Particularly for cyclic breast tenderness or hormonally responsive cysts.

    Breast-feeding

    • Increases the flow of breast milk by affecting the pituitary’s prolactin secretion
    • Helps to re-regulate the menstrual cycle after pregnancy and childbirth.

    Impotence/Male infertility

    • Treats impotence, infertility and emissions, especially in old age, from sexual over-indulgence, excess masturbation, or after venereal disease.
    • Regulates the pituitary, increase sperm count and testosterone

    Infertility

    • Working via the pituitary, increases progesterone formation in the body.
    • Normalizes menstrual cycle, increasing fertility (may take 12-18 months).

    Menopause

    • Counters hot flushes, night sweats, anxiety, too frequent periods.

    PMS

    • Reduces anxiety, irritability, insomnia, headache, mood change, tension, breast tenderness, water retention, bloating and sweet cravings.

     

  • Sfera Amla – 60 Caps

    N$317.40

    Saberry Amla

    Saberry® or more commonly known as Amla, are fruits regarded as adaptogens. The term ‘adaptogen’ is used by herbalists to refer to a natural product that potentially increases the body’s resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue.  Vitamin C rich Saberry® Amla, strengthens the body’s natural defences.

    Key benefits:

    • Natural source of vitamin C
    • Potent Antioxidant
    • Liver protective
    • Hair tonic
    • Improves the body’s immunity
    • Treating the common cold and fever
    • Digestive tonic
    • Prevents peptic ulcers

     

    Suggested use: As a food supplement, take 2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

     

    Further information:

    Warnings:

    Amla may lower blood sugar levels. Those with diabetes (high blood sugar) and hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) should use with caution, under the guidance of a healthcare practitioner.

    Amla may lower blood pressure levels.

     

    How it works:

    Antioxidant potential

    • Significant antioxidant activity and is ORAC Dense
    • Natural food based source of vitamin C

    Digestive Aid

    • Forms an important constituent of Triphala – an ayurvedic preparation recognized for its role in supporting digestive functions
    • Improves stimulation of gastric juices and supports detoxification
    • Antibacterial properties and healing of ulcers

    Hair Loss

    • Helps to prevent grey hair, tonifies blood and promotes healthy and lustrous hair.
    • Enhances cellular regeneration, nutritive and restorative
  • Sfera Ashwagandha – 60 Caps

    N$278.00

    Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha, one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing, has been used since ancient times for a wide variety of conditions, and is most well-known for its restorative benefits. Ashwagandha is frequently referred to as “Indian ginseng” because of its rejuvenating properties, even though botanically, ginseng and Ashwagandha are unrelated.

    Key benefits:

    • Stress
    • Fatigue
    • Lack of energy
    • Difficulty concentrating
    • Protects the immune system
    • Helps combat the effects of stress
    • Improves learning, memory, and reaction time
    • Reduces anxiety and depression without causing drowsiness
    • Stabilizes blood sugar
    • Helps lower cholesterol
    • Offers anti-inflammatory benefits
    • Contains anti-malarial properties
    • Enhances sexual potency for both men and women
    • Anaemia

     

    Suggested use: As a food supplement, take 2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

    The typical recommended dose is 500 to 1,000 mg twice daily. For people who suffer from insomnia and anxiety, having a cup of hot milk that contains a teaspoon of powdered Ashwagandha or one capsule opened up and poured into the milk before bedtime is beneficial.

    NOTE: Excellent for young people as a substitute for ginseng, which may be too stimulating

     

    Further information:

    Warnings

    Do not use if you have auto-immune conditions like RA, MS or SLE. Contraindicated in pregnancy.

     

    How it works

    Stress

    • Mediates the effects of stress, improves mental and physical performance.
    • An adaptogen that overcomes the effects of overwork, fatigue and anxiety.

    Anti-aging

    • Tonic that slows down ageing, rejuvenates tissues throughout the body.
    • Clears the mind, strengthens the nerves, promotes restful sleep
    • Lessens hair graying

    Male infertility

    • Normalizes reproductive hormones and improves endurance and fatigue.
    • Increases sperm count.

    Sports Fitness

    • Adaptogen herb that works on muscles and nerves to increase performance in athletes.
    • Enhances psychomotor coordination and reaction time

    Anemia

    • Tonic strengthening herb, high in iron content.
    • Increases hemoglobin.
  • Sfera Bacopin – 60 Caps

    N$314.00

    Bacopin

    Lacking attention, focus and feeling anxious or jittery?  Bacopin (Bacopa) is truly a great overall brain tonic. It is a tropical plant that is generally known for its cognitive and memory improving capabilities.

    Key benefits of:

    • Cognitive Function
    • Memory and concentration
    • Depression and feelings of anxiety
    • Antioxidant properties
    • Asthma, bronchitis and allergies

     

    Suggested use: Take 1 capsules as supplement per day with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

     

    Further information:

    Warnings

    • Side effects may include nausea, dry mouth, thirst & fatigue.
    • Not suitable for those with heart problems or irregular heartbeat.
    • May not be suitable for those taking thyroid medication, calcium-blocking medication or sedatives.
    • Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

     

    How it works

    Cognitive function

    • Improves intellect capacity, acuity, clarity of thought and concentration.

    Memory

    • Improves memory consolidation, early information processing and shortens learning time.
    • Improves higher-order cognitive processes.

    Anxiety

    • Modulation of serotonin and acetylcholine and other important neurotransmitters.

    Antioxidant

    • Protects the arteries from lipid peroxidation (oxidation reaction from cholesterol and triglycerides) and prevents the formation of plaque in the arteries.
  • Sfera Berberine 60 VegCaps

    N$476.10

    Berberine Veg Caps

    Berberine aristate (tree turmeric) is a hardy tree that thrives in the high altitude of the western Himalayas. Berberine means ‘wood of the gods’ and has a long history of medicinal use in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Berberine may help to support healthy blood sugar, blood pressure and blood lipid levels.

    • May improve heart function.
    • May aid in glycemic regulation.
    • May reduce triglycerides, serum cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
    • Has antimicrobial effects including antibacterial, antifungal and some antimycobacterial and antiprotozoal.

     

    Suggested use: Take one (1) capsule two to three times daily, 30 minutes before meals, or as directed by your health care provider. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

     

    Further information:

    Warnings & Precautions

    Do not take Sfera Berberine:

    • if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients of Sfera Berberine.
    • If you are taking tetracycline.
    • If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin or heparin.

    Other medicines and Sfera Berberine:

    • Always tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary or traditional medicines.)
    • If you are taking blood pressure or diabetes medication, antibiotics or have any other medical condition, consult your health care provider.

    Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

     

    Ingredients

    One vegetarian capsule provides:

    Berberis aristata (Indian Barberry) [root, extract standardised for a minimum 97% Berberine Hydrochloride]
    500 mg

    Other ingedients: Vegetarian capsule, natural flow agent and microcrystalline cellulose.

  • Sfera Biotic – 25ml

    N$295.00

    Biotic Complex

    Biotic Complex has been formulated to assist in the promotion and maintenance of healthy intestinal flora. Microflora in the gut are essential for the functioning of the metabolism, immune system and protecting the body from infection. Our Biotic is comprised of beneficial bacteria, which are freeze-dried and compressed in oil. The oil base ensures that the bacteria are stable at room temperature and extends the shelf life of the product. Biotic does therefore not have to be refrigerated and serves as the ideal travel companion.

    Key benefits of Biotic

    • Tooth decay in children
    • Halitosis
    • Allergies
    • Pylori infections
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (small intestine)
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Irritable Bowel Disease (colon)
    • Vaginal Thrush
    • Bladder and Urinary Tract infection

     

    Suggested use: Spray directly into your mouth, then take a sip of water to activate the good bacteria in Sfera’s Biotic. You can also add it to yogurt if your kids don’t enjoy the taste of the spray.

    • Adult dosage: 2 sprays, twice a day after meals
    • Children 1 – 12 years:  1 spray, once a day after a meal
    • Maintenance dosages:  2 sprays, once a day after a meal

     

    Further Information:

    Warnings

    Biotic does not need to be refrigerated, but keep in a room with ambient temperature – do not keep in sunlight or warm environments (e.g. bathroom cabinet or the front seat of your car).

    How it works

    • Beneficial bacteria produces antimicrobial substances that keeps your immune system strong and fights pathogens.
    • Prevents excess weight gain by promoting healthy metabolism.
    • Asthma and allergies.

     

  • Sfera Bovine Collagen – 350g

    N$426.10

    Peptan Bovine Collagen Powder

    As one of the key structural proteins, collagen helps to maintain the regeneration, cohesion, and elasticity of the connective tissue. Collagen is a fundamental building block which exists throughout the body to provide structural tissue support. It can be found in the bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, skin, muscle tissue, blood vessels, hair, and nails. The most prevalent collagen is type 1 collagen. It is most helpful in maintaining bones, joints, skin, and the muscle’s regeneration. As a beauty supplement, collagen may help stimulate hyaluronic acid production to maintain the skin’s hydration. Collagens helps lubricate and the joints while maintaining bone mineral density. To aid healthy ageing, collagen helps to maintain lean body mass. As a sport supplement, collagen helps replenish the body’s protein after strenuous workouts.

    The Sfera Bio Nutrition Bovine Collagen supplement is a type 1 collagen which contains Peptan® . Peptan® Collagen peptides are identical to those found in human skin and bones. Peptan® is a good quality collagen produced by Rousselot, developed specifically to offer a high purity, natural product which contains over 97 % protein. Of this protein, Peptan® contains 18 amino acids, with proline, glycine, and hydroxyproline making up 50 % of the amino acid composition. Due to its high bioactivity and bioavailability; 90 % of Peptan® Collagen peptides are absorbed into the body’s connective tissue within only a few hours of ingestion. The recommended daily dose of Peptan® Collagen is 10 g, which can be blended into soups, smoothies, juice, hot chocolate or even baked in food.

    • Reducing joint discomfort and stiffness
    • Acting as a cellular trigger to increase collagen and aggrecan production
    • Helping to prevent cartilage degeneration and support healthy joints
    • Uniquely helping to reduce joint inflammation, a leading cause of joint discomfort
    • Collagen helps to maintain bone mineral density (BMD) and thus prevent bone loss
    • Collagen helps to maintain bone strength and healthy bone micro-architecture
    • It helps to balance bone formation and bone breakdown
    • Collagen peptides stimulates bone building metabolism (proliferation, differentiation, and mineralisation of osteoblasts)
    • It helps to slow down the activity of bone-degrading cells (differentiation and functional osteoclasts)
    • Wrinkle reduction
    • Hair strength improvement
    • Decrease in collagen fragmentation
    • Skin hydration improvement.

     

    Suggested use: Take up to one (1) scoop per day after a meal.

    Further information:

    Warning

    • Consult your doctor prior to use, especially if you have a medical condition or are taking prescription medication.
    • Clinical trials with Peptan® have not been performed on pregnant women and children.
    • Store at or below 25°C.
    • Protect from moisture.
    • Keep in the original container until ready for use.
    • Keep out of reach of children.

     

    How it works

    Healthy joints

    Human cartilage contains cellular building blocks (chondrocytes). These produce our extracellular matrix, which consists of collagen and proteoglycans (mainly aggrecan).

    Collagen fibres make up 70-95% of cartilage and are responsible for its structure and strength, while proteoglycans lubricate and cushion our joints.

    Healthy cartilage relies on a balanced process that breaks down collagen and aggrecan and replace them both with a newly formed matrix.  If the process is disturbed, increased matrix breakdown leads to loss of cartilage and joint function.

    Collagen may assist in keeping joints healthy by:

    • Reducing joint discomfort and stiffness
    • Acting as a cellular trigger to increase collagen and aggrecan production
    • Helping to prevent cartilage degeneration and support healthy joints
    • Uniquely helping to reduce joint inflammation, a leading cause of joint discomfort.

    Healthy Bones

    Bones are dynamic, living, and growing tissues.  Representing around 90% of organic bone mass, collagen is a protein that provides bones with their flexible framework.  Calcium phosphate is deposited on this framework, adding strength, and stabilising the bone.

    Throughout a person’s lifetime, old bone tissue is broken down (bone resorption) and new tissue is added to the skeleton (bone formation).  The process is called bone remodelling, or bone turnover.  In healthy adults, bone turnover is approximately 15% of their bones a year.  As we age, the bone resorption begins to exceed bone formation.

    • Collagen helps to maintain bone mineral density (BMD) and thus prevent bone loss
    • Collagen helps to maintain bone strength and healthy bone micro-architecture
    • It helps to balance bone formation and bone breakdown
    • Collagen peptides stimulates bone building metabolism (proliferation, differentiation, and mineralisation of osteoblasts)
    • It helps to slow down the activity of bone-degrading cells (differentiation and functional osteoclasts)

    Healthy ageing

    One of the secrets behind our bodies’ health and vitality is the collagen we produce.  Collagen is a key structural protein that ensures the cohesion, elasticity, and regeneration of all our connective tissues, such as skin, bones, muscle, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

    It also gives our musculoskeletal system its infrastructure, which makes it essential to our mobility. With age, our bodies produce less collagen.  This process begins around the age of 30 and accelerates at 40.  The result is discomfort, high risk of fractures, less agility and possible loss of independence.  The connective tissue in our muscles consists primarily of collagen, so a similar effect occurs here.

    Age brings on a reduction of muscle mass, which affects strength, tone, flexibility, and balance. The benefit of taking collagen is effective support of joint, bone and muscle health all at once.

    Beauty from within

    The skin aging process is complex.  It is a result of a combination of environmental and physiological factors.  Being exposed to the elements takes its toll on our skin, causing a breakdown of collagen.  The body produces less collagen as we age, which means the body is less able to repair the environmental damage.

    Part of the aging process is due to dehydration. Hyaluronic acid helps to keep the skin well-hydrated.  Collagen appears to assist stimulate hyaluronic acid production leading to better hydration of the dermis.

    Hair consists of 65-95% protein. With age, hair fibres can be weakened making them more breakable and appear less shiny.

    The main areas where collagen peptides may assist beauty:

    • Wrinkle reduction
    • Hair strength improvement
    • Decrease in collagen fragmentation
    • Skin hydration improvement.

    Sport Nutrition

    Collagen provides an essential source of protein to replenish the body’s needs during and after strenuous exercise programs.

  • Sfera Collagen with L-Glutamine 300g

    N$382.95

    The Sfera Collagen with L-Glutamine has been formulated to assist with gut healing and to support the digestive system.

    Collagen plays an integral role in rebuilding and strengthening the lining of our digestive tract as it contains amino acids that are essential for its repair. Amino acids like glycine, proline and hydroxyproline are needed to repair and rebuild the endothelial tissue of the digestive system.

    Bovine collagen provides type 1 and 3. Type 1 collagen form the structural and mechanical matrix of connective tissues. Type 3 collagen is found in large quantities in the intestines, muscles, blood vessels and the uterus. Collagen helps tight junction proteins do their jobs, allowing nutrients and water in and keeping unwanted particles out.

    L-Glutamine is a naturally occurring non-essential amino acid, abundant in the human body, with important functions in protein synthesis and gut cell repair.

    The combination of collagen and glutamine can assist in reducing intestinal inflammation by normalising the gut-immune response which can be depleted during times of stress-like trauma or inflammatory bowel conditions.

    • Assist in gut healing and rebuild the functional intestinal lining.
    • Reduce intestinal inflammation.
    • Maintaining a healthy gut.
    • Helps to assist joint health and joint inflammation.
    • Helps to assist in muscle repair after exercise.
    • Helps support immune system health after periods of physical stress.

     

    Suggested use: Take one (1) scoop (25 ml) daily with food or fluid or as directed by your health care provider. Highly soluble in cold water and can be blended with any types of drinks such as smoothies or juice. Collagen is heat resistant and can be added to soup, hot chocolate, or baked goods.

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients and supplement facts:

    One scoop (25 ml) contains:

    Hydrolysed Bovine collagen
    5 000mg

    L-Glutamine Powder
    5 000mg

     

  • Sfera Digest It – 60 Caps

    N$341.55

    Digest it

    Digest-it is a broad-spectrum vegetarian digestive enzymes that offers digestive support plus further enhancement of nutrient uptake. With bitter and calming herbs to stimulate gastric secretions and help alleviate bloating and Bioperine (black pepper extract) that enhances the bioavailability of nutrients.

    Suggested use: As a food supplement, take 1 capsule daily with water at mealtime, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

  • Sfera Full Spectrum Mushroom Complex – 60 Caps

    N$293.25

    Full Spectrum Mushroom Complex

    Full Spectrum Mushroom Complex is an organic combination of Medicinal Mushrooms. Our unique formula consists of an array of mushrooms i.e. Shiitake, Cordyceps, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Maitake and Lions Mane.  This innovative, advanced and multi-functional combination of medicinal mushrooms boosts the immune function, overall health and stocked with vitamins and anti-oxidants which help the body function efficiently.

    Key benefits of Full Spectrum Mushroom Complex

    • Supports the Immune system and overall health
    • Blood sugar
    • Cholesterol
    • Inflammation

     

    Suggested Use: As a food supplement, take 2 capsules, one to three times daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

     

    Further information:

    Warnings:

    • Avoid using medicinal mushrooms if you have a known allergy to other mushrooms or moulds.
    • Mushrooms should not be taken on an ongoing basis; take one-month breaks every three months, then resume.

     

    How it works:

    Shiitake (Lentinula edodus)

    • Shiitake is good for preventing high blood pressure and heart disease
    • Controlling cholesterol levels
    • Building resistance to viruses and fighting diseases such as cancer.
    • Liver protective
    • Active compound: Lentinan

    Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)

    • Cordyceps is known to boost energy levels and increase endurance in athletes
    • Cordyceps increases the heart’s strength, while slowing the pulse. It raises HDL cholesterol, while lowering LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol.  It stops the formation of cholesterol plaques in the arteries.
    • Strengthens the immune system.
    • Has been used as an aphrodisiac and treatment for impotence in traditional Chinese medicine.
    • Affinity for the lungs: It has been shown to improve the functioning of the respiratory system and is beneficial for people suffering from cough, asthma and bronchitis due to its anti-inflammatory properties and its action of relaxing the bronchial walls.

    Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

    • Reishi promotes strong immunity to disease. It can be taken daily with no build-up tolerance.
    • Valuable tonic as it helps to normalise the organs in the body and classified as an adaptogen. It helps to reduce stress, boost energy and helps one to get enough sleep, depending on the needs of the body.
    • Reduces blood pressure and cholesterol.
    • Supports the liver
    • Supports cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

    Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)

    • Turkey tail acts as an adaptogen proving support to the immune system, stimulating our energy levels and resists numerous stress factors we face daily.

    Maitake (Grifola frondosa)

    • This mushroom is a type of adaptogen. Adaptogens assist the body in fighting against any type of mental or physical difficulty. They also work to regulate systems of the body that have become unbalanced.
    • Liver protectant
    • Can help to lover blood-glucose levels.

    Lions Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

    But whilst cognitive enhancement is considered the most essential effects of Lion’s Mane, it’s far away from the only one; studies claim that Lion’s Mane is really an effective neuro protectant that may be beneficial in the management of a startling variety of conditions which range from cardiovascular health to obesity and also some kinds of cancer.

    • Lion’s Mane is really a distinctive nootropic with the potential of brain and cognitive enhancing.
    • Lions mane contains a neural growth factor that helps to protect the whole nervous system.

     

     

  • Sfera GS4 Plus Gymnema 60 Capsules

    N$336.40

    GS4 Plus Gymnema

    Gymnema Sylvestre, also known as Periplica of the wood or Gurmar. Eating the fresh leaves numbs the taste buds to the sense of sweet or bitter, hence the name means ‘sweet destroyer’. Gymnema may assist in the management of blood glucose levels and enhance glucose tolerance.

    Digestion: The Gurmarin compound in Gymnema may help to regulate the craving for sweet food and may help to reduce an excessive appetite.

    • Sfera Gymnema may help to curb cravings for sweet food and regulate appetite.
    • Sfera Gymnema may help to lower blood glucose levels and enhance glucose tolerance.

     

    Further information:

    Warings:

    Do not take Sfera Gymnema sylvestre:

    • If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients of Sfera Gymnema sylvestre.
    • Not to be used by patients with hypoglycaemia.
    • Caution in heart conditions as it can stimulate the heart.

    Other medicines and Sfera Gymnema sylvestre:

    • Always tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary or traditional medicines.)

    Pregnancy and breastfeeding:

    • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider for advice before taking this medicine.
  • Sfera ImmuneCare Natural Antibiotic 30 VegCaps

    N$175.95

    ImmuneCare Natural Antibiotic

    Sfera Critical Care is a blend of herbal and medicinal mushrooms with the intent to assist with recovery in a time of colds and flu.

     

    Suggested use: For early onset symptoms, take two (2) capsules, three times per day with food, or as directed by your health care provider. Don’t use continuously for more than 10 days without consulting a health care provider.

    *When taking Chinese skullcap the herb reaches peak levels in the plasma of the body organs in about 1 hour and only lasts in the body for about 4 hours, so you need to dose about 3 – 4 hours.

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients + Supplement facts:

    One vegetarian capsule provides:

    Astragalus membranaceus (Astragalus) [root, powder/wortel, poeier]
    100 mg

    Adhatoda vasica (Malabar Nut) [leaf, extract standardised for a minimum of 1% vasicine]
    100 mg

    Andrographis paniculata (Andrographis) [Whole herb powder]
    80 mg

    Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese Scullcap) [Root extract]
    60 mg

    Cordyceps sinensis (Cordyceps Mushroom) [Whole mushroom extract]
    60 mg

    Ganoderma lucidium (Reishi Mushroom) [Fruiting body extract 10:1]
    50 mg

    Lentinula edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) [Fruiting body, extract 10:1
    50 mg

    Other ingredients: Vegetarian capsule and microcrystalline cellulose

  • Sfera L Glutamine Complex Powder 130g

    N$251.85

    Sfera L-Glutamine Complex contains a naturally occurring non-essential amino acid with important functions in protein synthesis and may support immune system health, digestive health and post-exercise muscle recovery.

    • May support protein synthesis
    • May restore plasma glutamine levels
    • May support immune system health
    • May support digestive system health
    • May assist with post-exercise muscle recovery
    • Formulated to be more easily metabolised by the body

     

    Suggested use: Adults: Take one (1) scoop daily with water or juice on an empty stomach, or as directed by your healthcare provider.

    – For optimal results, take a dosage within 90 minutes following your workout or as a last dosage prior to bedtime. – Ensure to drink enough fluid before, during and after exercise. – Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients and supplement facts:

    One scoop (5ml) provides: L-Glutamine powder 4 500 mg and N-Acetyl-L-Glutamine powder 500 mg.

  • Sfera L Glutamine Powder – 130g

    N$226.00

    L Glutamine Powder

    A fast-paced modern lifestyle can take its toll on our digestive system. L-Glutamine powder is a powerful amino acid, which helps to improve digestion and enhances brain function. It is known as brain fuel due to its ability to readily pass the blood-brain barriers. L-Glutamine can benefit athletic performance in that it promotes muscle growth, decreases muscle wasting, boosts endurance and improves the metabolism. Our 100% pure L-Glutamine is super fuel for your body and brain.

    Key benefits:

    • Promotes muscle growth and decreases muscle wasting.
    • Diverticular disorders
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Inflammatory bowel disease
    • Improves Irritable bowel disease by balancing mucus production.
    • Prostate problems
    • Helps to heal Stomach ulcers and leaky gut.
    • Brain fuel
    • Curbs craving for sugar and alcohol
    • Help to replenish Glutathione levels in the body
    • Helps to replenish Glutathione levels in the body

     

    Suggested use: As a food supplement, take 1 level teaspoon daily in 250ml of water or juice, or as directed by your health professional.  It is suggested to stay away from protein and meals for a maximum effect, ideally taken 30 – 60 min before or after a meal.

    General Adult dose: 3.5g (1 level teaspoon per day)

    Malabsorption: up to 5 level teaspoons per day for 4 weeks

    Exercise performance: up to 0.9g/kg of Glutamine Powder used for 6 weeks

    Children: 0.3g/kg of body weight for 5 – 7 days to be used with conditions that include critical illness. Crohn’s disease, diarrhoea, muscular dystrophy, malnutrition and sickle cell anaemia.

     

    Further information:

    Warnings:

    Advise patients with Cirrhosis or Hepatic encephalopathy to avoid taking Glutamine supplements. Due to it being metabolised into Ammonia which might worsen their condition.

    Theoretically, Glutamine, which is metabolised to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate, might antagonise the anticonvulsant effects of medications taken for epilepsy and should be taken with caution.

     

    How it works:

    Brain fuel

    • In the brain glutamine is converted into glutamic acid – which is essential for brain functioning.
    • It also increases the amount of GABA, which is needed to sustain proper brain function and mental activity.

    Gut repair

    • Glutamine assists in maintaining the proper acid/alkaline balance in the body, and the maintenance of a healthy digestive tract.

    Muscle repair

    • Glutamine is found in large amounts in the muscles and is readily available when needed for the syntheses of skeletal muscle proteins.
    • It helps to prevent any muscle wasting that can accompany prolonged bed rest and diseases like cancer and Aids.

    Alcoholism

    • Glutamine preserves glutathione in the liver and protects the organ from the effects of alcohol.
    • Decreases sugar cravings and the desire for alcohol.
  • Sfera Lions Mane Extract – 60 Caps

    N$288.10

    Lions Mane Extract

    Lion’s Mane is an edible mushroom that can enhance mental clarity and performance. This top seller has gained popularity in today’s highly competitive society and is most often used to boost memory, focus, creativity, intelligence and motivation in healthy individuals.

    Lion’s mane extract is a true nootropic because it permanently enhances cognition by improving the brain’s ability and changing its structure by growing new neurons.

    Key benefits includes:

    • Enhances brain function
    • May Protect Against Cancer
    • Supports Heart and Circulatory System Health
    • Might Improve Digestive Health
    • Reduces Inflammation
    • Acts as a Powerful Antioxidant
    • Improves Mental Health and Overall Well-Being
    • Improves Immune Function
    • Might Be Useful for Managing Diabetes

     

    Suggested use: As a food supplement, take 1 capsule, one to three times daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Typical dosage recommendation range from 500mg to 3000mg per day. Effects are seen over a period of time.

     

    Further information:

    Warnings

    Commons side effect is a sensation of itchy skin, caused the nerve growth factor levels.

    Side effects will vary by person and the dose. A higher dosage might cause a headache in some people.

     

    How it works:

    Neural growth factors

    • Lions mane increase NGF levels in the brain for enhanced neural grown, regeneration and synaptic plasticity. Plasticity is the ability of the brain to change and adapt to new information.

    Protects Neurons

    • Improves myelination around the neurons (the lipid/protein sheath) and leads to enhanced communications and nerve regeneration.

    What is NGF?

    NGF is a neurotropin, a secreted protein that is essential for the growth, maintenance, proliferation and survival of neurons.  It is one of the primary building blocks for brain health.

    Not having enough NGF leads to neural decay and eventual death of nerve cells.

     

    The active compounds in lion’s Mane:  erinacines and hericenones – they are responsible for stimulating NGF in the brain and small molecules that can easily cross the blood-brain barrier.

  • Sfera Lions Mane Mushroom Extract 180 Capsules

    N$676.20

    Lions Mane Extract

    Lion’s Mane is an edible mushroom that can enhance mental clarity and performance. This top seller has gained popularity in today’s highly competitive society and is most often used to boost memory, focus, creativity, intelligence and motivation in healthy individuals.

    Lion’s mane extract is a true nootropic because it permanently enhances cognition by improving the brain’s ability and changing its structure by growing new neurons.

    Key benefits includes:

    • Enhances brain function
    • May Protect Against Cancer
    • Supports Heart and Circulatory System Health
    • Might Improve Digestive Health
    • Reduces Inflammation
    • Acts as a Powerful Antioxidant
    • Improves Mental Health and Overall Well-Being
    • Improves Immune Function
    • Might Be Useful for Managing Diabetes

     

    Suggested use: As a food supplement, take 1 capsule, one to three times daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Typical dosage recommendation range from 500mg to 3000mg per day. Effects are seen over a period of time.

     

    Further information:

    Warnings

    Commons side effect is a sensation of itchy skin, caused the nerve growth factor levels.

    Side effects will vary by person and the dose. A higher dosage might cause a headache in some people.

     

    How it works:

    Neural growth factors

    • Lions mane increase NGF levels in the brain for enhanced neural grown, regeneration and synaptic plasticity. Plasticity is the ability of the brain to change and adapt to new information.

    Protects Neurons

    • Improves myelination around the neurons (the lipid/protein sheath) and leads to enhanced communications and nerve regeneration.

    What is NGF?

    NGF is a neurotropin, a secreted protein that is essential for the growth, maintenance, proliferation and survival of neurons.  It is one of the primary building blocks for brain health.

    Not having enough NGF leads to neural decay and eventual death of nerve cells.

     

    The active compounds in lion’s Mane:  erinacines and hericenones – they are responsible for stimulating NGF in the brain and small molecules that can easily cross the blood-brain barrier.

  • Sfera Maca Black Maca Root Powder – 60 Caps

    N$291.50

    Black Maca Root Powder

    Maca is an Andean root that functions as an effective adaptogen and is used to help the body adapt to daily stress and pressure. It aids the body in reacting and recovering from physical and mental stress. Adaptogens like Maca can boost stamina, vitality and immunity. Furthermore, it can alleviate depression, anxiety and fatigue.

    There are various types of Maca roots, which are identified by their respective colours. Black Maca is the strongest energy producing Maca of all varieties. It has strong effects on sperm production and is used to increase male fertility. Although unrelated to Ginseng, Maca is sometimes referred to as Peruvian ginseng because of its similar properties.  Sfera Maca Noir capsules are created from the rarest Maca roots, which are light to dark grey in colour. These roots account for less than 20% of the harvest.

    Key benefits:

    • Balances the hormones
    • Increases stamina
    • Helps with mood, sleep and stress
    • Menopause support
    • PMS

     

    Suggested use: As a food supplement, take 2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

    Dosage can be repeated 1 – 3 times per day. Up to 3-5 grams of the powdered herb can be taken per day.  (2 capsules = 1gram of powder)

    Notes:  Maca can be taken when and if needed.  It also does not have to be taken at a certain time of day.

     

    Further information:

    Warnings:

    No contraindications or toxicity known.

    May be taken during pregnancy.

     

    How it works:

    Amenorrhea

    • Regulates the relationship between the pituitary, ovaries and adrenals.
    • Reestablishes normal rhythms, regulates cortisol and melatonin levels.

    Fertility

    • Increases fertility, the number of pregnancies and the birth weight of offspring. Decreases fatigues, increases libido and combats anemia.

    Anti-ageing

    • Ancient Peruvian herb that increases vitality, strength and stamina
    • Alleviates signs of decreasing hormones in middle age and menopause

    Menopause

    • In menopause maca alleviates symptoms of low hormones, including flashes, vaginal lubrication, sexual function and libido.
    • Alleviated night sweats.
    • Works on the hypothalamus and pituitary to reestablish hormone levels.

    PMS

    • Increases or decreases ratios of hormones according to what the body needs and promotes proper hormonal metabolism and production.
    • Decreases acne and is nutritive to the body due to its high vitamin, mineral and amino acid content.

     

     

     

  • Sfera Maca Extract – 60 Caps

    N$286.35

    Maca Extra

    Maca is an Andean root that functions as an effective adaptogen and is used to help the body adapt to daily stress and pressure. It aids the body in reacting and recovering from physical and mental stress. Adaptogens like Maca supplements can boost stamina, vitality and immunity. Furthermore, it can alleviate depression, anxiety and fatigue.

    Maca was reportedly consumed by the Inca warriors in preparation for battle. It is also known to increase male and female libido as well as fertility rate. Although unrelated to Ginseng, it is sometimes referred to as Peruvian ginseng because of its similar properties.  Our Maca Extra Strength capsules contain 100% raw Maca powder plus Maca 4:1 extract to give you a potent daily dose.

    Key benefits:

    • Balances the hormones
    • Increases stamina
    • Helps with mood, sleep and stress
    • Menopause support
    • PMS

     

    Suggested use: As a food supplement, take 1 – 3 capsules daily with water before meal times, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

    Up to 1 – 2 grams of extract can be taken per day.  (2 capsules = 1gram of powder)

    Note:  Maca can be taken when and if needed.  It also does not have to be taken at a certain time of day.

     

    Further information:

    Warnings:

    No contraindications or toxicity known.

    May be taken during pregnancy.

     

    How it works:

    Amenorrhea

    • Regulates the relationship between the pituitary, ovaries and adrenals.
    • Reestablishes normal rhythms, regulates cortisol and melatonin levels.

    Fertility

    • Increases fertility, the number of pregnancies and the birth weight of offspring. Decreases fatigues, increases libido and combats anemia.

    Anti-ageing

    • Ancient Peruvian herb that increases vitality, strength and stamina
    • Alleviates signs of decreasing hormones in middle age and menopause

    Menopause

    • In menopause maca alleviates symptoms of low hormones, including flashes, vaginal lubrication, sexual function and libido.
    • Alleviated night sweats.
    • Works on the hypothalamus and pituitary to reestablish hormone levels.

    PMS

    • Increases or decreases ratios of hormones according to what the body needs and promotes proper hormonal metabolism and production.
    • Decreases acne and is nutritive to the body due to its high vitamin, mineral and amino acid content.
  • Sfera Maca Red 60 VegCaps

    N$267.40

    Red Maca

    Maca or Peruvian ginseng, is an edible herby plant native to the Andes mountains of Peru. The Maca root is used as a traditional medicine with reported benefits of supporting emotional aspects of sexual health, supporting healthy mood balance during menopause and acting as a source of antioxidants.

    • Source of antioxidants
    • Helps to support emotional aspects of sexual health
    • Helps to support healthy mood balance during menopause

     

    Suggested use: Take one (1) to six (6) capsules daily with water on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after a meal, or as directed by your health care provider. Dose can be divided during the day, preferably in the mornings and mid-day.

     

    Further information:

    Maca is cultivated as three main variants separated according to the colour of their roots, namely yellow, purple (red) and black. The colours of these roots are mainly determined by the intensity of anthocyanin, a plant pigment with antioxidant properties.. Red Maca is a less common form of maca and is considered to have a higher anti-oxidant content than the yellow maca.

     

    Warnings:

     

    Take special care with Sfera Red Maca:

    • If you have high blood pressure
    • If you are taking antidepressants or blood thinners
    • If you suffer from any psychological disorder and/or condition such as frequent anxiety or depression.
    • If you are a woman with hormone sensitive conditions you should avoid Sfera Red Maca. Some of these conditions include breast, uterine and ovarian cancers, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.
    • Children and adolescents under the age of 18 years should not take Sfera Red Maca.
    • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider for advice before taking this medicine.

     

    Supplement facts and Ingredients:

    One vegetarian capsule provides:

    Lepidium meyenii (Red Maca) [red root, powder]
    450mg

    Other ingredients: Vegetarian capsule, microcrystalline cellulose, and natural flow agent.

    Please take note: Red Maca refers to the colour of the root, variance in taste and antioxidants.