Supplements to support a healthy immune system response
For those struggling with coughs and colds through winter, here is out top 5 supplements to support your body.
Please follow practitioner advice before use, use supplements only when indicated, and follow dosing on labels,
Vitamin C.
Vitamin C may reduce the severity and duration of colds, assist in the management of minor wounds.
Our recommendation
C-ultrascorb 100gms/250gms.
Super Mushroom Complex Pine Lime flavour 100gm/200gm
High Strength Mushroom Blend For Immune System Support.
Traditionally, ingredients in Super Mushroom Complex have been shown to, or may enhance function of immune system in those with viral infections.
May provide symptomatic relief of upper respiratory tract infections including mucus congestion.
Vitamin D
In winter vitamin D deficiency is more common.
Vitamin D may modulate the innate immune response.
Meta Zinc with Vitamin C.
This is a great tasting supplement, that combines the benefits or zinc and vitamin C.
Deficiencies in vitamin C and zinc severely supress immune response.
Low zinc status may increase susceptibility to infectious diseases, such as diarrheal diseases or viral infections, as well as impact both T and B lymphocyte function, and the production of thymic hormone in the thymus. Vitamin C and zinc support epithelial barriers, cellular proliferation and antibody production.1 Vitamin C is necessary for:
o Leucocyte and macrophage functions
o Neutrophil motility and phagocytosis
o Antimicrobial activity
o Interferon synthesis and antihistamine properties
Probiotics.
Probiotics help maintain gastrointestinal (GI) comfort and healthy digestive function.
Heps with regulation of gut transit time and flora balance
Helps support immune wellbeing.
** Seek practitioner before advice and follow the label for dosing.
