Two capsules contain:
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 2500 I.U.
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 100 mg.
Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCI 5 mg.
Folic acid 400 mcg.
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin 5 mcg.
Pantothenic acid (as d-cal. pantothenate) 5 mg.
Zinc (as monomethionine) 10 mg.
Echinacea angustifolia root extract 100 mg.
Astragalus membranaceus root extract 250 mg.
Maitake mushroom TD- fraction extract 25 mg.
Maitake mushroom Powder 100 mg.
Shitake mushroom powder 200 mg.
Reishi mushroom powder 100 mg.
Ligustrum lucidum fruit extract 100 mg.
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) root 10 mg.
Quercetin 50 mg.
Garlic (Allium sativum) bulb powder 50 mg.
Other ingredients: Gelatin (May also contain: rice powder, magnesium stearate, cellulose, and silica).
Ingredient Description
Vitamin A- Powerful antioxidant needed for proper immune function. This vitamin may protect against cancers and heart disease. Vitamin a deficiency may result in decreased resistance to infection.
Vitamin C- An important antioxidant that reduces susceptibility to infection and increases the body's resistance to disease. Vitamin C has anti-viral, anti-carcinogenic, immuno-enhancing and detoxifying properties.
Vitamin B-6 and B-12, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid- These B vitamins are necessary for proper immune function and to help the body deal with stress.
Zinc- (From L-Opti-ZincŪ, a patented form of zinc. L-Opti-ZincŪ is a trademark of InterHealth Co.)Zinc is an essential mineral for immune system function. Supplementing zinc in those with a deficiency may enhance immunity by stimulating T-lymphocyte activity.
Echinacea Angustifolia Root Extract- This herb is widely used to boost the immune system, treat colds and flu, fight infection, heal wounds and reduce inflammation. Studies show that this herb can reduce the duration of a cold and can stop a cold that has just started if taken at the very first signs of it.
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract- This powerful antioxidant herb boosts the immune system, creates anticancer cells and protects the liver from toxins. Studies show that, when taken regularly, this herb can decrease the length and frequency of colds caught throughout the season.
Maitake Mushroom TD-Fraction Extract and Maitake Mushroom Powder- This medicinal mushroom helps the body resist infection. Maitake can boost the immune system and build immune reserves in the body. This mushroom is a source of beta glucans, molecules that elicit a strong immune response from the body. Other mushrooms are beneficial and contain a slightly different for of beta glucan but Maitake may be the most powerful immune enhancer of all Asian mushrooms. According to recent research in Japan, the TD-fraction is an important portion of the Maitake mushroom.
Shitake Mushroom Powder- This medicinal mushroom is helpful in stimulating the immune system to fight colds and build the body's resistance to viruses. One of its greatest virtues is its ability to activate the immune system's Lymphokine-activated killer (LAK) and natural killer (NK) cells.
Reishi Mushroom Powder- This widely used Chinese tonic mushroom has been known to boost energy, enhance stamina and help the body deal with stress and disease. Bioactive constituents in Reishi may have immune-building functions particularly natural killer (NK) cells, macrophage and interferon. Reishi may also be an effective antiviral and antibacterial tonic.
Ligustrum Lucidum Fruit Extract- This extract has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 1,000 years as an immune-enhancing herb. Ligustrum may inhibit cancer, increase white blood cell count and prevent bone marrow loss in cancer and chemotherapy patients. this extract also has antibacterial , antiseptic and anti-tumor properties.
Goldenseal Root- This herb is frequently used to treat colds and soothe irritated mucous membranes.
Quercetin- This flavonoid increases immunity and reduces allergic reactions. It may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anticancer properties.
Garlic- This herb stimulates the immune system. Garlic is useful in treating the common cold, cough and bronchitis, fevers and colds and infection.
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