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Support Your Immune System


Five Must-Have Immune Support Agents by the team at Quantum Nutrition Labs


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oxins in the environment can wreak havoc on our health. Scientifi c stud- ies demonstrate that the average per-


son receives approximately 100,000 oxidative hits to their DNA (per cell) every single day. Over time, that adds up to a lot of bio- stressors that our cells are exposed to, day in and day out. Typical environmental stressors include pollution, unsafe food production, and global electromagnetic technology. Be- ing constantly exposed to these toxins can threaten the body’s immune health. In times of environmental stress,


supporting the body’s immune system is critical. And there’s no better place to look than nature to provide comprehensive immune support. T e natural world is fi lled with immune supporting botanicals that can recharge the immune system and boost the body’s natural defenses against environmental toxins. Here are fi ve of the most benefi cial


immune support agents provided by Mother Nature.


Nucleotides: A Repair Master Nucleotides are the basic building blocks of every cell in the body. It takes six billion nucleotides to build one single cell. When we are healthy, our bodies stores nucleo- tides for future use. Aſt er infection, surgery or trauma, the body uses these stores to repair cells. When we are stressed, these nucleotide stores are exhausted, leaving the body struggling to keep up with cellular re- pair. Supporting the body with supplemen- tal nucleotides can also promote healthy protein synthesis, energy production, and


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immune system health. Cells can use these fresh nucleotides to support a healthy im- mune system response.


Garlic: Stinky but Awesome Although we might think of garlic as just a delicious addition to meals, this herb has a sterling reputation for use in natural healing. When raw garlic is crushed or chewed, the compound alliinase is naturally released. T is alliinase enzyme then helps convert alliin to allicin, which happens to be an incredible immune support compound. Allicin is the stellar compound that


gives garlic extract its incredible, broad- spectrum immune support. T is com- pound supplies antioxidants and can even help reduce infl ammation. Consuming a high-quality garlic supplement may be an excellent way to help ward off a broad range of pesky illnesses.


Vitamin C: Choose Natural Sources Only One of the most well-known immune support agents, natural vitamin C, sup- plies substantial antioxidant support to the body. T is critical vitamin helps to manage a healthy infl ammatory response and facili- tates neurotransmitter formation. Unfortunately, many vitamin C


products contain only “dead” chemical- ized ascorbic acid powder. With that in mind, it is imperative to seek out naturally sourced vitamin C which contains a wide array of phytonutrients including tannins, fl avonoids and polyphenolic compounds. Natural-sourced vitamin C can boost


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blood antioxidant levels, help the body fi ght free radicals, support cellular health and wellness, and even shorten the length of respiratory and systemic infections. An ideal vitamin C supplement would


feature full-spectrum vitamin C concen- trates from potent plants, such as amla, a highly revered nutritional Ayurvedic fruit.


Zinc: A Small but Mighty Mineral A lesser-known support agent, zinc, plays a signifi cant role in immune health. A defi ciency in zinc can cause immune dys- function and an interruption to immune function. Zinc facilitates communication with ligands, which then bind to immune cells and play a key role in complex cell signaling. Researchers estimate that about one-third of the world’s population is zinc defi cient. T at means that lowered immune function due to zinc defi ciency is common. Zinc is a critical micronutrient, but


many supplements on the market are formulated using poor sources of zinc such as zinc oxide or zinc carbonate. Due to their minimal ionic charge, these forms are poorly absorbed in the body. When supple- menting with zinc, look for a formula that provides a superior zinc form such as zinc sulfate heptahydrate, an easily absorbable, hydrated form of zinc sulfate.


Fermented Mushrooms: Treasured Immune Powerhouses Medicinal mushrooms have been a trea- sured part of Eastern diets for centuries as they are shown to support immune function by providing robust phytonutri-


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