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Quercetin – This supplement ingredient has significant benefits for immunity as well as antioxidant benefits. This product specifically lowers negative inflammation and increases positive inflammation. This ingredient also acts as a channel for positively charged zinc ions to pass through cell membranes and enter cells where they can’t actually inhibit viral replication.

Zinc Gluconate – Zinc is present in the immunity booster to help your body in the production of T cells and B cells, which are involved in adaptive immunity (the part of the human system that’s responsible for building new immunity to novel pathogens). Not getting enough zinc actually increases your vulnerability to future infection. Zinc is not just antiviral, but antibacterial as well. Zinc supplementation is awesome and shown to decrease oxidative stress, particularly in patients with active illnesses.

Green Tea Leaf Extract – Everybody has heard how green tea is loaded with disease fighting polyphenol and catechin antioxidants. It is also capable of inhibiting the replication of many viruses, including several influenza viruses. In addition, green tea antioxidants are not limited to just viruses, but research shows that they have antimicrobial benefits meaning they could potentially contribute to your body’s attempt at fighting off not just viruses, but also invaders like bacteria, parasites, and fungi.

Turmeric Extract – Turmeric has been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years to treat a wide variety of ailments in traditional Chinese medicine. Turmeric extract, specifically curcumin, is largely anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial in their benefits for the body.

Elderberry Fruit Extract – Elderberry has been traditionally prescribed for ailments including inflammation, pain, swelling, reduction, infection, and diuresis. Research has shown that elderberry fruit extract can improve outcomes in cold and flu cases by reducing the duration of the symptoms, enhancing the immune response to the pathogen, and increasing regulation of specific cytokines production.

Vitamin C – Vitamin C is the most potent immune boosting ingredient of all the ingredients featured on the list and is also synergistic with other ingredients, namely the zinc and quercetin in the product. Vitamin C is an antioxidant which primarily helps maintain the health of your cells by preventing free radical induced cell damage.