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Immune Support
5 herbs and supplements with traditional or clinical support
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Vitamin D
Supports calcium and phosphorus use, bones, teeth, growth, muscle strength, heartbeat regulation, immunity, th...
- supports calcium absorption
- supports phosphorus absorption
- supports bone health
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Zinc
Zn — Element #30
An essential trace mineral involved in over 300 enzymes and more than 1,000 zinc-finger transcription factors....
- required for immune cell development, including t-cells...
- cofactor for dna synthesis, cell division, and protein...
- supports wound healing through its role in collagen syn...
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Elderberry
Sambucus nigra
A dark berry rich in anthocyanin antioxidants, traditionally used to reduce duration and severity of influenza...
- may reduce duration and severity of influenza
- provides anthocyanin antioxidants
- supports immune response to viral infection
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Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
A North American native herb traditionally used to support the body during colds and respiratory infections, m...
- supports immune function during cold season
- may reduce duration of common cold
- may reduce severity of cold symptoms
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Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus
A foundational Chinese tonic herb used to strengthen immunity, support recovery, and build vital energy (qi) o...
- immune-modulating polysaccharides
- used in tcm for thousands of years
- may support recovery from chemotherapy in adjunct studi...
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