Léo Désilets: 7 natural products to heal and stay healthy

For over 40 years, Léo Désilets, a Quebec company based in Scotstown in the Eastern Townships, has been offering top-of-the-range natural health products to help you heal and stay healthy. With respect for the environment at heart, Léo Désilets is committed to reducing its environmental footprint by sourcing from local suppliers who share its values, a multi-level recycling program and a selection of non-hybridized, non-GMO plants.

Léo Désilets: A bit of family history

The Quebec company Léo Désilets was founded in 1974, when a man with a passion for nature and plants learned of the benefits of the traditional Amerindian remedy fir gum. At first, this man, named Léo Désilets, harvested fir gum for distribution to local pharmacies. Over time, Léo Désilets deepened his knowledge and product offering, eventually positioning himself as a leader in natural health products, offering a range of over 60 superior-quality products, all plant-based, effective and safe.

With growth comes the need for a breath of fresh air, and in 1997 Léo Désilets handed over the reins of the company to his sons and a loyal employee. As the saying goes, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

Léo Désilets: Founded on a solid scientific foundation

For Léo Désilets, it's important to offer quality natural products that are effective and safe to help support health and well-being. Their phytotherapeutic formulas are designed to offer an optimal dosage of clinically proven ingredients. Léo Désilets products are manufactured in a facility that exceeds the already stringent standards of the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) and the global quality standard Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). All Léo Désilets products undergo extensive testing to guarantee ingredients, purity and the absence of pesticides, heavy metals, contaminants or solvent residues.

Léo Désilets: 7 natural products to care for and stay healthy

Léo Désilets activated charcoal is one of nature's little wonders! This increasingly popular natural remedy has many benefits, including the ability to reduce flatulence, counteract food poisoning and detoxify. To learn more about the benefits of Léo Désilets activated charcoal, see our article " 10 reasons to take activated charcoal ».

Léo Désilets' milk thistle is standardized to 80% silymarin 250 mg. What exactly is silymarin? It's a blend of active substances found in milk thistle, including silibinin. Milk thistle silymarin helps prevent liver diseases such as poisoning, hepatitis and cirrhosis, and may regenerate damaged liver tissue to protect the liver.

Artichoke by Léo Désilets provides the equivalent of 2175 mg of artichoke, thanks to a 5:1 extraction ratio that compresses it into vegetable capsules of 435 mg each. Used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans to aid digestion and treat liver disorders, artichoke is now recognized by Health Canada to treat liver and gallbladder disorders. Several studies have demonstrated the efficacy of artichoke extract. We recommend taking 1 capsule 3 times a day with water. However, it is important not to use if you have allergies to the Asteraceae, Compositae or Daisy family.

Chlorophyll by Léo Désilets is a combination of 200 mg of chlorophyll and 250 mg alfalfa (20:1 concentration for an equivalent of 5000 mg) to provide antioxidants, aid digestion, improve blood quality, reduce hypertension and boost the immune system. What's more, chlorophyll has a deodorizing effect, helping to combat bad breath. Alfalfa is a good source of vitamins A, C and D, as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron and folic acid. Alfalfa is used as a nutritive tonic. Its simple dosage of one capsule twice a day and few contraindications make Léo Désilets Chlorophylle a product of choice.

Léo Désilets balsam fir gum is the original product from this Quebec-based company. Traditionally used to relieve respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, colds and flu. Recognized by Health Canada, this product has also been approved by the German Commission E. 1 to 2 capsules a day are recommended. For more details on the benefits of balsam fir gum, see our article " The top 5 benefits of balsam fir ».

Although taboo, constipation is more common than you might think. Some 20% to 30% of the population is affected, the majority of whom are women. Visit laxative of yesteryear by Léo Désilets provides short-term relief from occasional constipation and facilitates intestinal evacuation. Its blend of cascara sagrada (a tree bark native to North America), fierce aloe and slippery elm stimulates the intestinal tract and softens stools for gentle relief. See our article on constipation relief for more information.

Noni juice from Léo Désilets is certified 100% pure and organic by Ecocert Canada. It is extracted from the fruit of the noni, a small tree native to the Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Asia and Australia. Noni juice is traditionally used to help fight infections, rheumatism and menstrual disorders. Try it on its own or add some to your smoothie!