Elderberry, Zinc + Vitamin C

Three Key Ingredients to Support Your Immune System

The immune system has the tough job to fight off viruses, infections, colds and any other foreign invaders in the body. Our natural elderberry, zinc and Vitamin C supplement is a 3-in-1 capsule that contributes to immune system health and overall well-being.

Discover the benefits of these powerhouse ingredients

Elderberry, zinc and Vitamin C have all been shown to support the immune system’s defense and are important players in boosting the immune response.1-4

WHAT DO THESE INGREDIENTS DO FOR IMMUNE HEALTH?

• Elderberry contains potent antioxidants such as anthocyanins that are responsible for its purple hue.1

Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties have been used to fight cold and flu symptoms and reduce upper respiratory symptoms due to viral infections.1,4 • Zinc has been cited as the “gatekeeper of immune function.”2 Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help regulate the immune system.2 Zinc is so important that deficiency can lead to increased susceptibility to infections.5 • Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that is vital to the function of white blood cells. In fact,

Vitamin C has been shown to prevent and treat respiratory and systemic infections.3

WHY TAKING A SUPPLEMENT IS BENEFICIAL

Supplementation can help ensure you’re getting enough of these nutrients in your body every day. This is especially important as the “Western-style” diet may not incorporate enough of the essential nutrients our bodies need to build our immune defense.6 When it comes to immune health, preparation is key! Keep your immune system running at its best with the antioxidant properties in this supplement.

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Elderberry, Zinc + Vitamin C

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Suggested use: Adults: Take two (2) capsules once daily.

Elderberry, Zinc + Vitamin C

Quantity: 60 capsules Serving size: 2 capsules Amount per serving: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), 500 mg, Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate), 20 mg, Black Elderberry Fruit Extract (Sambucus nigra), 1,000 mg. Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose (Capsule), Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Microcrystaline Cellulose.

References

1. Tiralongo E, Wee SS, Lea RA. Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-

Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients. 2016;8(4):182. Published 2016 Mar 24. doi:10.3390/nu8040182 2. Wessels I, Maywald M, Rink L. Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function. Nutrients. 2017;9(12):1286. Published 2017 Nov 25. doi:10.3390/nu9121286 3. Carr AC, Maggini S. Vitamin C and Immune Function. Nutrients. 2017;9(11):1211. Published 2017 Nov 3. doi:10.3390/nu9111211 4. Hawkins J, Baker C, Cherry L, Dunne E. Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials. Complement Ther Med. 2019;42:361-365. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2018.12.004 5. Hojyo S, Fukada T. Roles of Zinc Signaling in the Immune System. J Immunol Res. 2016;2016:6762343. doi:10.1155/2016/6762343 6.Statovci D, Aguilera M, MacSharry J, Melgar S. The Impact of Western Diet and Nutrients on the Microbiota and Immune Response at Mucosal Interfaces. Front

Immunol. 2017;8:838. Published 2017 Jul 28. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2017.00838