Immune Boost

Benefits

Immune Boost   was formulated to provide comprehensive immune  support with six essential nutrients:* vitamin C, zinc, vitamin D,  N-Acetyl L-Cysteine, quercetin, and DMG.

Vitamin D ,   provided as the well-absorbed cholecalciferol vitamin  D3) form at a dose of 62.5mcg (2,500 IU) per serving, is an immune  system modulator that promotes healthy T-Cell and macrophage  responses.

Zinc  (as Albion® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate), an essential mineral, is  found in almost every cell of the human body and stimulates the  activity of approximately 100 enzymes. Zinc serves many functions  in the body like immunity, gene expression, protein folding, enzyme  function, and wound healing. Many research studies have shown  that zinc induces improved immune response during infection, such  as increasing CD4 T cells and T lymphocytes. Additionally zinc may  reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms.

DMG   (dimethylglycine HCl) is a metabolic enhancer that helps the  body overcome various forms of stress such as aging, poor oxygen  availability, free radical damage, and a weakened immune system.*  As a methyl donor it contributes methyl groups to keep ATP levels  high. DMG may help stimulate the immune response by enhancing  antibody and lymphocyte production. Three U.S. Patents have been  awarded based on research into DMG’s role in immune response.

Quercetin  belongs to a water-soluble group of plant pigments called  flavonoids found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Quercetin has been  studied for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic,  and anti-viral activity along with immune and liver support.  Quercetin helps support healthy respiratory and immune function  and reduce allergic response.* For example, it was shown to reduce  respiratory tract infection rates among athletes. Animal models of  autoimmunity showed that quercetin exhibited immune modulating  effects.

N-Acetyl Cysteine  is a derivative of the amino acid cysteine.  Cysteine is one of the building blocks of glutathione, which  quenches free radicals and helps the body detoxify harmful agents.  N-acetyl cysteine is useful in respiratory infections as a mucolytic:  NAC breaks the disulphide bridges of glycoproteins in mucus,  thereby resulting in its reduced viscosity and elasticity. In other  words, NAC helps make it easier for the body to expel excess mucus.

Vitamin C  is included in Immune Boost as Liposomal Pureway-C®), a  form of vitamin C with superior bioactivity and biological function  compared to non-liposomal vitamin C.* Vitamin C has been shown to  help reduce the duration of the common cold, especially in children.  Liposomal PureWay-C® boasts preliminary data showing significantly  improved absorption into cells, including white blood cells,  compared to non liposomal vitamin C. Liposomal PureWay-C® also  demonstrates increased efficacy at stimulating wound closure and  improved collagen synthesis. Not only does Liposomal PureWay-C®  enhance immunological function and wound healing, it also shows  benefits to cardiovascular function, hypertension, and protection  from ischemia.