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What does A-Z Immune
Booster do?
A-Z Immune Booster provides a complementary
combination of herbs, vitamins and minerals designed to work
together to support
immune health in a great tasting natural grape flavored liquid.
How Does It Work?
Free radicals are unstable compounds formed in the body during
metabolism and from exposure to environmental sources such as
pollution and cigarette smoke. Free radicals are necessary for
energy metabolism and immune function, but when too many free radicals are formed, they can attack healthy cells,
especially their membrane lipids and proteins. This, in turn, is
thought to affect a number of functions in the body, including the
best performance of the immune system.
Beta-carotene is an important antioxidant nutrient
that protects healthy cells from oxidative and free radical damage.
Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of beta-carotene
for normal immune function. The immune benefits of beta-carotene are
due to its vitamin A precursor role and its antioxidant functions.
Beta Carotene works by growing and multiplying the number of infection fighting cells, natural killer cells and helper T cells
in the body.
Zinc is an essential trace
element involved in most aspects of cellular metabolism. General signs of
human zinc deficiency indicate that zinc has important functions in
maintaining immune function, normal growth and development during
pregnancy, wound healing, reproduction, healthy skin, and growth.
Numerous studies support the fundamental role of zinc in normal
immune response in humans. Immune cells must be able to rapidly
divide in order to respond to daily challenges. Like all rapidly
dividing cells, immune cells depend on adequate amounts of dietary
zinc.
Blueberries contain a powerful
class of antioxidants known as proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins
are among the most powerful natural free-radical scavengers yet
discovered. As such, proanthocyanidins have their own unique place
in the body’s overall protection against harmful free radical damage
and not only do they have immune boosting properties, they have
anti-aging benefits, improve blood circulation and protects from
arteriosclerosis, enhances connective tissue health, enhances the effects of vitamin C,
helps to lower cholesterol levels, reduces inflammation & edema, and lowers the risk of cancer, stroke, and heart diseases.
Healthy immune function can
also be maintained by supporting a well balanced production of
cytokines (proteins that serve as messengers between cells).
Studies using elderberry have
indicated that it may have effective immuno-protective abilities,
by boosting the production of cytokines to help regulate the body's
immune response.
Honeysuckle has also been
reported for its immuno-protective properties by being a purifier
and cleanser of the body, removing toxins from the blood, liver and
urinary tracts, and the intestinal system. It has also been shown to
lower fevers and fight infections.
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Sambucol, a black elderberry-based, natural product, on the
production of human cytokines: I. Inflammatory cytokines. Eur
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Bendich A. Beta-carotene and immune response. Proc N
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Keen CL, Gershwin ME. Zinc deficiency and immune
function. Annu Rev Nutr 1990;10:415-431.
Manthey JA. Biological properties of flavonoids
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Prasad AS. Zinc: an overview. Nutrition
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Tsuchihashi H, Kigoshi N, Iwatsuki M, Niki E. Action
of b-carotene as an antioxidant against lipid peroxidation. Arch
Biochem Biophys 1995;323:137-147. |
What do I use A-Z Immune
Booster for?
Active 8 Kids Immune Booster is a useful dietary supplement for
individuals wishing to support normal immune health.
What is in A-Z Immune
Booster?
1 Teaspoon Contains:
Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene) ................. 2,500
IU
Zinc (as zinc gluconate)
................................. 3 mg
Blueberry powder (fruit)
............................ 150 mg
Elderberry Extract
...................................... 100 mg
(fruit, standardized to 3.2% anthocyanins)
Honeysuckle (flower)
.................................. 30 mg
Other Ingredients: purified water, natural glycerin,
stevia, xanthan gum, citric acid, potassium sorbate and natural
grape flavor.
Suggested Use:
Take 1 teaspoon daily or as directed by your healthcare
professional. Do not give to newborns under 1 year of age.
Side Effects:
There are no known side effects.
Storage:
Until opened, store in a cool, dry
place away from direct sunlight. After opening, keep in
refrigerator. Keep out of reach of children!
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In compliance with FDA regulations,
Active 8 does not make any medical claims that A to Z Immune
Booster is intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any
disease. If in doubt, please consult with your medical
practitioner for any questions. Do
not use in newborns. |
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food
and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any disease.
Are You Prepared for Flu Season?
The Cold and Flu Season are Just Around the Corner.
Researchers Continue To Look For Better Understanding of How Influenza affects the Immune System.
Here are More Research Articles that explain how the ingredients in A-Z
Immune Booster helps to boost the immune system:
How Zinc Boosts the Immune System
How Beta Carotene Boosts the Immune System
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