These nutrients and supplements may be useful to support immunity.
- Agaricus Mushroom
- American Ginseng
- Andrographis
- Ashwagandha
- Asian Ginseng
- Beta-glucan
- Cordyceps
- Echinacea
- Elderberry
- Garlic / Aged Garlic Extract
- Green Tea
- Holy Basil
- Lion’s Mane Mushroom
- Maitake Mushroom
- Mullein Leaf
- Mushroom Mycelium
- Olive Leaf
- Oyster Mushroom
- Probiotics
- Reishi Mushroom
- Schisandra
- Shiitake Mushroom
- Turkey Tail Mushroom
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D3
- Xylitol Plus Grapefruit Seed Extract Nasal Spray
- Yogurt
- Zinc
Immunity Supplements
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Agaricus Mushroom
- Contains beta-glucan (a polysaccharide) that may be useful in fighting infections.
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American Ginseng
- Nourishes and strengthens the immune system.
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Andrographis
- Exhibits antiviral activity.
- Reduces symptoms of the common cold.
- May enhance the production of white blood cells.
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Ashwagandha
- Nourishes and strengthens the immune system.
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Asian Ginseng
- Nourishes and strengthens the immune system.
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Beta-Glucan
- Stimulates immune cells in the digestive system.
- May help white blood cells combat bacteria and viruses.
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Cordyceps
- Can normalize immune function.
- May allow for increased airflow to lungs.
- May have an anti-inflammatory effect on chronic bronchitis.
- May alleviate phlegm.
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Echinacea
- · Helps prevent and treat respiratory tract infections.
- · Possesses antiviral effects and immunomodulatory effects that stimulate immunity.
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Elderberry
- Contains vitamin C, a known immune booster.
- May prevent flu viruses from taking hold.
- When taken within 48 hours of infection, can reduce the length and severity of cold and flu symptoms, including easing of:
- fever
- headache
- nasal congestion
- nasal mucus discharge.
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Garlic / Aged Garlic Extract
- Anti-viral, anti-fungal, and antibacterial.
- Contains sulfur, which fights viruses.
- Contains vitamin C and zinc, both of which support immune response.
- Offers immune-stimulating activities that can help prevent or fight a range of infections.
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Green Tea
- Can enhance innate immune response.
- May inhibit viral replication in host cells.
- Has anti-inflammatory properties.
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Holy Basil
- Nourishes and strengthens the immune system.
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Lion’s Mane Mushroom
- Possesses antimicrobial benefits.
- Increases the activity of the intestinal immune system, which protects against pathogens that enter the body through the mouth or nose.
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Maitake Mushroom
- Stimulates white blood cells that target bacteria.
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Mullein Leaf
- Used to soothe and open airways.
- Eases cough.
- Has antiviral activity against influenza A.
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Mushroom Mycelium
- Can increase innate immune cells for protection.
- Can activate white blood cells for immune strength.
- Can regulate immune cell compounds for a balanced immune response.
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Olive Leaf
- Combats the free radicals that can weaken the immune system.
- Fights bacteria.
- May inhibit viruses in early stages of replication.
- Gargling with olive leaf tea may help alleviate sore throat caused by a virus.
- Increases natural killer cell function.
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Oyster Mushroom
- Enhances the immune system.
- May have antiviral and antibacterial effects.
- May reduce the incidence of and symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections.
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Probiotics
- Gut-friendly bacteria support healthy immune function in the digestive tract.
- May lower risk of upper respiratory tract symptoms.
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Reishi Mushroom
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Regulates excessive immune response, as in allergies and autoimmune diseases.
- Has antibacterial and antiviral activity to protect against cold and flu.
- Improves oxygen utilization.
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Schisandra
- Nourishes and strengthens the immune system.
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Shiitake Mushroom
- Immune-supportive.
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Turkey Tail Mushroom
- Boosts immune function.
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Vitamin A
- Supports immunity.
- Maintains the respiratory system’s mucous membranes and cells, which are the first physical barriers against airborne viral contagions.
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Vitamin C
- Increases antiviral immune responses at the early phase of infection.
- Stimulates production of infection-fighting white blood cells.
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Vitamin D3
- Reduces the risk of acute respiratory tract infections.
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Xylitol Plus Grapefruit Seed Extract Nasal Spray
- Can rinse away viral particles.
- Shown to have potential efficacy against viral pathogens, including coronavirus.
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Yogurt
- May increase natural killer cells and other immune-system markers.
- May lower risk of upper respiratory tract symptoms.
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Zinc
- Impairs the replication of a variety of viruses, including flu and SARS-coronavirus.
- People with zinc deficiencies are more susceptible to infections.