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About 70% of the immune system is located in the digestive tract. Immune Defender™ contains a combination of nutrients which help boost the immune system, particularly in the digestive tract, and support the body’s natural defenses. *

Zinc
Zinc is vital for immune defense and proper function of the immune system. It is required for T-lymphocyte activity. Zinc is thought to have immunomodulating activity.*1,2

Selenium
Selenium is needed for the proper functioning of immune system cells, including neutrophils, macrophages, NK cells, and T lymphocytes.*2,3

Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)
Blackcurrant is a source of anthocyanins and other plant compounds which naturally stimulate the immune system.*4,5

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
Like blackcurrant, elderberry is a source of natural immune-stimulating compounds.*6,7

Lactobacillus sporogenes (Bacillus coagulans)
Produces only L(+) lactic acid bacteria, the form that is completely metabolized by the body; helps protect the gastrointestinal tract.*8,9

Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin, a multifunctional protein that naturally occurs in milk (whey protein) is a potent immune system modulator, as well as an antioxidant that is strongly able to bind iron. Many of its effects are exerted in the intestines.*10-12

 

References

1. Zinc. In: Hendler SS, ed. PDR for Nutritional Supplements. 2nd ed. Montvale, NJ: Physician’s Desk Reference; 2008:731.

2. Ferencík M, Ebringer L. Modulatory effects of selenium and zinc on the immune system. Folia Microbiol (Praha). 2003;48(3):417-26.

3. Selenium. In: Hendler SS, ed. PDR for Nutritional Supplements. 2nd ed. Montvale, NJ: Physician’s Desk Reference; 2008:564.

4. Knox YM, Suzutani T, Yosida I, Azuma M. Anti-influenza virus activity of crude extract of Ribes nigrum L. Phytother Res. 2003;17(2):120-2.

5. Knox YM, Hayashi K, Suzutani T, et al. Activity of anthocyanins from fruit extract of Ribes nigrum L. against influenza A and B viruses. Acta Virol. 2001;45(4):209-15.

6. Roschek B Jr, Fink RC, McMichael MD, Li D, Alberte RS. Elderberry flavonoids bind to and prevent H1N1 infection in vitro. Phytochemistry. 2009;70(10):1255-61.

7. Zakay-Rones Z, Thom E, Wollan T, Wadstein J. Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza A and B virus infections. J Int Med Res. 2004;32(2):132-40.

8. Lactobacillus sporogenes. Altern Med Rev. 2002;7(4):340-2.

9. Donskey CJ, Hoyen CK, Das SM, Farmer S, Dery M, Bonomo RA. Effect of oral Bacillus coagulans administration on the density of vancomycin-resistant enterococci in the stool of colonized mice. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2001;33(1):84-8.

10. Mulder AM, Connellan PA, Oliver CJ, Morris CA, Stevenson LM. Bovine lactoferrin supplementation supports immune and antioxidant status in healthy human males. Nutr Res. 2008;28(9):583-9.

11. Lönnerdal B. Nutritional roles of lactoferrin. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2009;12(3):293-7.

12. Jenssen H, Hancock RE. Antimicrobial properties of lactoferrin. Biochimie. 2009;91(1):19-29.

Did You Know?

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Elderberry Immune Defender™

A shrub or small tree, elderberry is native to Europe and parts of Africa and Asia. Both the flowers and the berries are used for their health benefits as well as in the production of elderberry wine. After cooking, the berries can be used in jams, jellies, and in pies. One of the many nicknames for elderberry is "tree of music." The botanical name, Sambucus, comes from sambuce or sambuca, an ancient Greek musical instrument. Twigs from the elderberry can be hollowed out and used to make whistles and flutes.

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Elderberry Immune Defender™

Supports Healthy Immune System and Intestinal Tract Health*

Product Number: 30306 - 60 Capsules

Dietary Supplement

1 to 2 capsule daily. For strong immune protection, 2 capsules, three times daily.

Immune Defender™ combines clinically studied Freeze-Dried Elderberry with powerful immune boosting ingredients to:

     • Enhance immunity
     • Improve the intestinal environment
     • Promote the body’s natural defenses*

Taken daily, or when an extra boost is needed, Immune Defender helps keep the immune system strong and working effectively.*

SUPPLEMENT FACTS

Serving Size: 2 Capsules

Servings Per Container: 30 Amount/Serving Daily Value
Zinc (TRAACS® zinc glycinate chelate) 15 mg 250%
Selenium (as selenium glycinate complex) 60 mcg 50%

Proprietary Immune Complex

 626 mg **

Containing Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) concentrate standardized at 10%, Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) concentrate standardized at 10%, Freeze-Dried Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Extract standardized at 13% Anthocyanins, naturally Microencapsulated Probiotic Lactobacillus Sporogenes (Bacillus coagulans, lactic acid bacteria) 300 million, Lactoferrin (TrueActive™)

**Daily Value Not Established.

Other Ingredients: vegetable cellulose capsule, cellulose powder, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide. Contains milk ingredients

Contains no: wheat, soy, sugar, salt, yeast, gluten, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring or preservatives. It contains only natural ingredients. Color variations are normal. Vegetarian capsules.

Does not require refrigeration.

TRAACS® is a registered trademark of Albion Laboratories, Inc.

If pregnant or nursing, consult a health care practitioner before using.

Made in the USA

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THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT DISEASE.

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