Sunday, May 3, 2009

BEAT colds and flu this Winter


Echinacea caps
Enhances immune function – increases the production of white blood cells as well as stimulating activation of the white blood cells. In addition boosting the production of various immune-potentiating compounds, enhancing alternate complement pathway which enhances the migration of the white blood cells tho the areas of infection and reducing hyaluranidase (a compound which allows infection to spread).

Elderberry
Oral administration of elderberry extract reduces the duration of flu from 6 days to 48 hours. Elderberry inhibits DNA replications and thus this herb is also useful in non-flu viruses.

Olive Leaf Extract
Has powerful anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Acts as an antibiotic and is excellent in lowering fevers.

Vitamin C
Often called the master immune nutrient, because of its essential role in immune function. It reduces the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms and may reduce the risk of catching a cold. Vitamin C increases white blood cell function, interferon production and antibody activity.

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