Foundational health is important because it addresses all parts of our bodies, inside and out. It’s a way of addressing problems before they become problems. We are sometimes completely unaware of something ‘bubbling away’ until illness or disease bring it to the surface.
Our immunity blend is part of this approach. We’re constantly refining it; adding new ingredients to make sure it’s as effective as possible. The new ingredients we’ve added can boost your immune system, but also have been shown to benefit you in other areas.
As you’d expect from a premium nutrient system, when it comes to supporting immunity these ingredients go way beyond vitamin C (though don’t worry, it’s still in the formula). But just because you might not have heard of them, they’re all backed by science – don’t just take our word for it, we’ve linked to some of the research so you can investigate further.
Ingredient | Benefit | The Research |
Astragalus Root Extract |
Provides underlying support for the immune system. Other reported benefits include increased energy, stress resistance and anti-aging properties. |
Anti-Aging Implications of Astragalus Membranaceus (Huangqi): A Well-Known Chinese Tonic |
Nigella Seed Extract | Supports the immune function. Other reported benefits include anti-oxidant properties, metabolic support, brain, kidney, liver and respiratory support. |
A review on therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa: A miracle herb |
Olive Leaf Extract |
Modulates immune response, including enhancing anti-viral defenses at the cellular level. Other reported benefits include the potential to lower blood pressure. |
Olive Leaf Extracts Act as Modulators of the Human Immune response Impact of phenolic-rich olive leaf extract on blood pressure, plasma lipids and inflammatory markers |
Pau D’Arco Extract | Used to help fight Candida which overgrows when the immune system is compromised. Other reported benefits may include stem cell stimulation and has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. |
Antinociceptive and antiedematogenic properties and acute toxicity of Tabebuia avellanedae Lor. ex Griseb. inner bark aqueous extract |
Dimethylglycine HCl |
Boosts the immune response Has been used as an anti-stress supplement and metabolic enhancer. |
Stimulation of the immune response by dimethylglycine |