By Previnex®
Let’s Talk Immune Support
No matter what time of year it is, germs are flying, coughs are soaring, and our immune systems could always use a boost. It’s important to always stay on track with our wellness regimen. Immune Health PLUS® has an organic mushroom blend, four different vitamins, elderberry, and beta glucans. Let’s explore some of these ingredients:
Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium, Zinc
Vitamin C
Also known as calcium ascorbic or ascorbic acid, Vitamin C helps our bodies form blood vessels, cartilage, and muscle. Not to mention, it helps us build up the collagen in our bones. It’s an antioxidant that helps your body fight against harmful molecules. However, our bodies don’t naturally produce Vitamin C—we have to get it from our diet and supplements. In food, it can be found in things like citrus fruits, potatoes, cabbage, spinach, and more. It’s also available as a stand-alone supplement, or you can get it through supplement blends like Immune Health PLUS®, which has 300 mg per serving! Talk about an immunity boost.
Vitamin D
This is both something our bodies produce and a nutrient we consume. For most people, the best ways to increase Vitamin D intake is through supplements and sunshine. The primary source of Vitamin D production is in the skin. However, many people get less Vitamin D exposure than they should due to being inside most of the time or low amounts of sunlight during the winter months. Additionally, there are no foods that naturally produce Vitamin D, but some foods are fortified with it. Overall, unless you’re out in the sun day in and day out, it’s beneficial to make sure you’re getting enough Vitamin D. Immune Health PLUS® can help, with 25 mcg of the vitamin in each serving (2 capsules). Bonus tip: make sure you get outside to get some UV rays.
Calcium
Often found in milk, Calcium isn’t something our body naturally produces, but it’s important for bone health! In addition to supporting our bones, it also promotes our heart, muscles, and nerves. Calcium can be found in things like dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt), broccoli and kale, and some fish (like salmon). In order to properly absorb calcium, your body also needs Vitamin D—that’s why it’s helpful to take a supplement that has both. Immune Health PLUS® has 40 mg of calcium per serving! No weak bones here.
Zinc
This is like a power vitamin, helping to support your metabolism and immune system. It can be found in foods such as chicken and red meat, so as long as your diet is well-varied, you probably get a sufficient amount of the vitamin day-to-day. Having a way to supplement where you haven’t gotten as much Zinc as you should is helpful, as it can be used to treat colds—perfect for cold and flu season! Immune Health PLUS® has 10 mg per serving, giving you that extra boost.
Elderberry
This berry and flower is chock-full of antioxidants and vitamins to boost and support your immune system. Elderberry flowers help decrease inflammation, reduce stress and support heart health, and the berry boosts your immune system overall—especially against cold and flu symptoms—as well as headaches, infections, and more. It’s high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, phenolic acids, flavonals, and anthocyanins. Overall, elderberry is a powerhouse supplement. That’s why we put 25 mg per serving into Immune Health PLUS®—to give your immune system the support it needs.
Beta Glucans
These little fibers have many benefits to your system from regulating cholesterol to fighting inflammation.They’ve also been shown to boost immunity and stabilize blood sugar levels. Beta glucans are found in the cell walls of certain plants, fungi, yeast, algae, and bacteria. It can also be found in some foods like oats!
Now, you may be asking, “but how does it support my immune system?” Great question! Some studies have found that beta glucans can help activate immune cells and fight against infection. Thus, giving your body and system a little boost to help whatever may be attacking them.
In Immune Health PLUS®, we’ve included a yeast beta glucan concentrate that’s 80% beta glucan and 30mg per serving.
Basically, Your Immune System Needs Some Support
From supporting your immune system during cold and flu season to just giving it a boost in the day-to-day, the vitamins and other ingredients in Immune Health PLUS® will help you get the results you want! Cheers to happy health!
