Black Walnut Matrix

- A blend of antimicrobial herbs and nutrients for comprehensive antibacterial, antiparasitic, antifungal and antiviral action. Garlic-free and FODMAP friendly.
- Designed to be a balanced blend of herbs and nutrients to fight pathogenic bacteria, parasites, fungi, Candida and viruses
- Caprylic Acid is a medium-chain triglyceride with powerful anti-Candida abilities
- Berberine is included as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent with added benefits for blood sugar and lipid balance
- Black walnut and wormwood are traditionally used for their antiparasitic effects, and now more modern research recognizes wormwood for its antimalarial abilities
- Both clove and thyme exhibit anti-biofilm action, which may be an important consideration in stubborn gastrointestinal infections or dysbiosis
- Garlic-free to allow tolerance in people following a low FODMAP diet
The human microbiome is a delicate balance of bacteria and other microbes. It is constantly changing and resists opportunistic or infectious growth by internal and external pathogens, including bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses. In some cases, these pathogenic microbes can take up permanent residence in the gastrointestinal tract or cause persistent digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence and bloating. Although pharmaceutical agents are capable of eradicating these pathogens, plant extracts and natural antimicrobial nutrients have traditionally been used with success.
Caprylic acid, also known as octanoic acid, is a medium-chain triglyceride found naturally in coconut and palm oil, as well as human breast milk. While it contains numerous antimicrobial capabilities, the most recognized by far is its anti-Candida action. Candida species are found naturally in the human digestive tract, but they are well known to be opportunistic, meaning overgrowth is common with antibiotic use and other stressors. Caprylic acid has traditionally been used successfully not only in cases of gastrointestinal fungal overgrowth, but also in external yeast infections.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is another herb traditionally used to treat bacterial and fungal infections, including Candida species. More recent research has confirmed that perhaps one of the mechanisms involved in its success against Candida albicans is its ability to disrupt the protective biofilm. This is important because when Candida albicans develops a mature biofilm, it has been shown to be more than 1000 times more resistant to antifungal drugs. Berberine is a powerful alkaloid found in a number of plant species such as goldenseal, Oregon grape, and barberry. By far, most clinical research on berberine has focused on its ability to improve insulin, blood sugar regulation, and metabolic function. However, it has traditionally been delivered as a digestive tonic with broad-spectrum antimicrobial actions. Research has confirmed that berberine can effectively combat bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites by inhibiting microbial growth, endotoxin formation, bacterial adhesion and viral replication. Clinical trials have shown that berberine can effectively treat the symptoms of bacterial diarrhea and intestinal parasites. Additionally, berberine may improve the integrity of tight junctions in the digestive tract and, therefore, positively affect intestinal permeability. Finally, berberine may regulate gastrointestinal motility and increase endogenous production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that provides fuel and anti-inflammatory support in the colon.
Oil of oregano (Oreganum vulgare) has long been used as a powerful, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that can prevent infections, strengthen the immune system, and improve digestion. Oregano oil naturally contains a variety of antimicrobial compounds, including thymol, but the most notable active ingredient is carvacrol. Animal research has shown that oregano can increase survival rates in mice infected with Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans by 43% and 80% alive at 30 days, respectively. Oregano oil is also able to reduce the number of parasites in people suffering from digestive infections.
The fruit shell of the black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is a common antiparasitic treatment in traditional medicine, although in vitro studies have shown that various black walnut extracts have antifungal, antimicrobial, and antihelminthic properties. The main reason for this appears to be due to its significant tannin content, containing up to 45% tannin concentration. Much like black walnut, artemisia species have also been used anecdotally and traditionally as a pest control agent. However, unlike Juglans nigra, artemisia has received much attention in recent years as a validated primary treatment for uncomplicated malaria. The active principle responsible for this antimalarial action is artemisinin, a bitter sesquiterpene lactone common to all species of artemisia. Artemisia absinthum has now been studied to have not only antiparasitic action against plasmodium, leishmania and trichomonas species, but also antibacterial, antifungal and hepatoprotective capabilities. These actions, in addition to its bitter taste, may partly explain why Artemisia absinthum is officially recognized as a digestive tonic for loss of appetite, dyspepsia, and disorders of bile secretion by various European medical agencies. Finally, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a carminative herb commonly used in cooking and is traditionally used as a remedy for digestive problems such as colic and dyspepsia. Its phenolic and flavonoid compounds such as thymol, geraniol and thujanol are responsible for the anti-adhesive and bactericidal actions of thyme. Similar to clove extract, thyme is perhaps most valuable as an anti-biofilm agent because it can effectively combat resistant microbes with added protective measures for survival. For example, thyme has demonstrated antimicrobial activity even against multidrug-resistant strains of staphylococcal species.
Cyto-Matrix's Black Walnut Matrix combines all of these herbs and antimicrobial compounds into one powerful blend to help with digestive health and microbial balance in cases of dysbiosis or infection. Collectively, the ingredients are effective against pathogenic bacteria, parasites, fungi (including Candida), and viruses. Additionally, Black Walnut Matrix provides anti-biofilm action to more effectively combat resistant microbes that have taken up residence and protective measures for survival. Each bottle contains 120 vegetable capsules.