Echinacea Purpurea – Immune System from Nature’s Sunshine Products Kosher herbal supplement historically used to support the immune system.
Benefits:
- Promotes the immune system.
- Creates an unfriendly environment for bacteria.
Part of the daisy family, echinacea is a North American plant that bears pink or purple flowers in the summer. You might know echinacea as a “coneflower” if you’re into gardening.
Echinacea isn’t one type of plant: There are nine varieties of this wildflower.
Active compounds in echinacea include polysaccharides, glycoproteins, alkamides, volatile oils and flavonoids.
Echinacea does seem to impact the immune system, at least in the lab.
One study found that echinacea stimulates tumor necrosis factor (TNF), which is a protein that causes inflammation. “Inflammation from TNF is a helpful part of your body’s immune response,” explains Dr. Saper. “TNF helps your body fight off illnesses or heal from injuries.”
Lab studies have also found that echinacea can increase the number of white blood cells. These cells attack foreign invaders and protect you from infection.
Still, these studies don’t prove that echinacea is a remedy for what ails you. Evidence of echinacea’s immune-boosting ability comes from studies done in vitro (in a petri dish) or in animals — not in living humans.
“Seeing an immune effect in the lab doesn’t mean echinacea will help you fight illness or prevent you from getting sick,” says Dr. Saper. “Many other factors play a role in how your body attacks invaders and heals itself.” (1)
Several laboratory and animal studies suggest that Echinacea Purpurea – Immune System
- Contains active substances that enhance the activity of the immune system
- Have antioxidant activity
- Help support a healthy inflammation response.
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Recommended Use: Take 2 capsules with a meal three times daily.
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