Your body’s immune system is your first line of defence, like a surveillance system that operates 24 hours a day, constantly monitoring and protecting you. A healthy immune system is able to quickly detect and defeat potential cold, flu or upper respiratory tract infection causing pathogens such as bacteria or viruses. With the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the globe, more than ever we’re anxiously looking out for ways to boost our body’s natural defence, such as through health supplements.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin with high antioxidant properties. Well known for its role in supporting a healthy immune system, vitamin C helps fight against viruses by improving natural killer cell activities and enhance activity of T lymphocytes.
Bee Propolis
Bee propolis is a natural resinous substance collected by bees from leaf buds and tree barks to line the beehive; acts as a natural defense to prevent infections in the honeycomb. It has significant levels of flavonoids which account for its antioxidant properties to help scavenge free radicals. Bee propolis possesses antiviral properties to protect the body against external aggressors.
Elderberry
With a long history of medicinal use, elderberry has earned its reputation as a powerful immune-stimulating herb. In addition to its antiviral properties, elderberry activates healthy immune system by increasing cytokine production. In essence, elderberry targets the virus itself while simultaneously boosting the natural defence mechanisms of the body.
Vitamin D3
Sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D is produced by the body in response to sunlight. It plays a major role in regulating immune system, including immune responses to viral infection.
Probiotic
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. It promotes a healthy and balanced gut microbiota for enhanced immune support.
Garlic
Garlic is widely used to improve resistance to infections and reduce the severity of upper respiratory tract infection. It contains the immune-stimulating compound, known as allicin, which boost the disease-fighting response of some types of white blood cells when they encounter viruses, such as the viruses that cause the common cold or flu.
Cordyceps
Also known as “caterpillar fungus” or “winter worm, summer grass”, Cordyceps sinensis is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for centuries as a tonic to soothe the lung for the treatment of respiratory diseases.
Turmeric
Long been used to treat a wide variety of ailements, turmeric possesses remarkable health-promoting properties, thanks to its well-known anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This golden spice provides a safe, natural approach, not only to calm inflammatory responses, but also to strengthen the body’s natural defence system.
