NOW ELDERBERRY & ZINC
Factors for the maintenance of good health. Helps in tissue formation & wound healing. Helps maintain immune function. This plant is traditionally used as a medicinal plant by many native peoples and herbalists alike. Stembark, leaves, flowers, fruits, and root extracts are used to treat bronchitis, cough, upper respiratory cold infections, fever. In a placebo-controlled, double-blind study, black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) was shown to be effective for treating Influenza B.
People using the elderberry extract recovered much faster than those only on a placebo. The study was published in the Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine. Zinc is a proven and trusted supplement for supporting a healthy immune system. However, some evidence suggests that zinc intakes among older adults might be marginal. When the investigators considered intakes from both food and dietary supplements, they found that 20%–25% of older adults still had inadequate zinc intakes. As there are many different areas of the immune system that require support, this formula combines some of the most-researched-proven ingredients to support immunity and fight the common cold and flu. Vitamins, Minerals and herbals work synergistically to help treat the symptoms and support the immune system to fight off bacterial infection, and viruses to lessen the length and severity of colds and flu. Product combines Vitamin C, Elderberry, Echinacea and Zinc to support white blood cell function. Bee propolis provides natural anti-biotic action. Lozenge allows action to begin working on a sore throat, a common sign thatinfection is setting in. Slippery elm is included to provide relief for a sore throat. Naturally flavoured and sweetened, and safe for diabetics.
Adult Dosage: Take 1 lozenge daily with meals for up to three weeks.
Ingredients (each lozenge contains):
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbate)…………………….…..150 mg
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L. fructus, 10:1 Extract)…………………….…..100 mg
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea L. Root) Powder………………………………25 mg
Bee Propolis (2:1 extraction) Powder………………………………………..….25 mg
(from Bee Hive of the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) (Apidae))
Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus fulva Michaux)……….….………………………..25 mg
Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate)…………………………………………………….…12 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
D-Fructose, D-Sorbitol, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Silica, Cellulose, Natural Raspberry Flavour.