WHAT IS IMMUNE SUPPORT?

Many plants produce substances that are useful to the maintenance of health in humans. Since prehistoric times, people have used various indigenous plants for treatment of sundry ailments. In recorded history, the study of herbs dates back beyond 5,000 years. The uses of plants for medicine and related purposes changed little in early medieval Europe. The monasteries tended to become local centers of medical knowledge, and folk medicine derived from the gardens of the homes and villages provided for simple treatment of common disorders. Most modern herbalists agree that pharmaceuticals are more effective in emergency situations where time is of the essence.

The benefit of the Smoothie Essentials Immune Support Blend goes hand in hand with the results of a survey released in May 2004 by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine which states that 19% of the adults interviewed include herbs, botanicals and enzymes among their personal choices of home remedies.

A healthy immune system is a cornerstone to an active healthy life. Among the many natural remedies for keeping the immune system strong, Smoothie Essentials Immune Support Blend combines herbs like Echinacea and Goldenseal. These herbs, plus a regular intake of adequate vitamin C, will help keep your immune system in good shape.

FEATURED IMMUNE SUPPORT INGREDIENTS

GOLDENSEAL

Goldenseal was first used by Native American tribes.  The active ingredients in goldenseal are alkaloids, berberine and hydratine.  These compounds work with the body’s natural immune defenses to provide a healthy immune system.

ECHINACEA

Echinacea comes from a plant also known as “coneflower” that many of us grow as an ornamental in our gardens.  Echinacea is thought to work to support the immune system by encouraging normal white blood cell production.  A healthy immune system with strong white blood cells is needed for our bodies to combat the many germs and viruses that we come across in everyday life.

BETA-GLUCAN

Beta-glucan is notable for its ability to modulate the immune system. It is derived from the cell wall of baker’s yeast, oat and barley fiber, and many medicinal mushrooms such as the Japanese “King of Mushrooms,” the Maitake.

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