Immune Balance
An Immune System that Functions Best is one that
is in Balance
By Garden of Life Health Writers
 To
thrive in our modern world, proper immune system function is critical.
This system, located mostly in our blood and digestive tract, is
designed to identify and eliminate invaders. It does this by producing
protective cells and compounds such as antibodies, T-cells, B-cells,
macrophages, and Natural Killer cells.
Divided into two distinct parts, the immune system is
tasked with recognizing foreign substances.
The Innate Immune System is the first line of
defense, and it comprises physical barriers like the skin and mucosal
membranes associated with immune cells. It also consists of chemical
barriers like pH (acidity/alkalinity) and certain enzymes.
The Adaptive Immune System acts slower but more
specifically than the Innate Immune System. It protects body with a
multitude of functions/actions, such as plasma, lymph and even cells
that are specifically designated for immune activity.
Both of these systems respond to foreign substances in
the body. What is critical is that they respond in a balanced way. If
the immune system is out of balance it can over-respond or
under-respond. Keeping the immune system balanced is critical for
maintaining extraordinary health.
Garden of Life’s Immune Balance formulas combine ancient wisdom with
modern science to provide multidimensional support for your immune
system. Each unique formula contains a wide variety of ingredients that
work with the body’s multiple immune system functions to support a
balanced immune response.
Multi-dimensional Immune Support
In order to truly support the immune system, a
balanced, multifaceted approach is called for. Every
Immune Balance product from Garden of Life is formulated to support
the immune system by providing the following:
- Foundational Digestive Health: Immune system
function starts in the gut. Maintaining optimal digestive balance and
function is the first step in any immune support program.
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Vitamin Code Vitamins and Minerals: Feed your body what it
needs to perform—certain vitamins and minerals are well-documented as
vital factors in immune wellness. VIT∆MIN CODE nutrients meet the
highest quality standards in the vitamin and mineral world.
- Time-Tested Traditional Herbs and Botanicals:
Traditionally used for generations, plant extracts continue to be
widely utilized throughout the world today for healthy immune system
function.
- Clinically Studied Immune Ingredients:
Cutting-edge, whole food or botanical compounds backed by scientific
research.
Immune Balance Formulas by Garden of Life include the following
targeted formulas:
Immune Balance Daily – provides year-round, multidimensional support
for a balanced immune system and extraordinary health.
Immune Balance Rapid - provides multidimensional support at the
onset. It works naturally to support your body’s native defense systems
through cold-weather season or anytime you feel less than your
extraordinary self.
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength lozenges - provides
multidimensional support at the onset. Formulated with AP-Bio PLUS a
Two-Phase Probiotic Defense System featuring BLIS 12M18 to support your
body’s immune system.
Immune Balance Sinus - works naturally to support a balanced immune
system response for seasonal protection of sinus and respiratory health.
Immune Balance Gluten Freeze - provides multidimensional immune and
digestive support for the gluten-and dairy-free lifestyle.
Immune Balance Yeast Freeze - provides multidimensional support for
a balanced, healthy digestive tract and gut-related immune system
function.
Immune Balance Daily
 Every
millisecond of every day, your body is working to maintain balance and
health. The sad part? You probably only care about this constant
balancing act about four months out of every year. The other eight
months, you may take your immune system for granted. Typically, we think
about our immune system when the weather begins to turn cold. As reports
circulate, and our people we know spend a few days at home, concern
begins to seep in. Maybe it would be best to consider and maintain a
healthy immune system on a daily basis?
Your immune system doesn’t stop functioning when it’s
warm out. It doesn’t start up when the weather turns cold. Instead, it
is working every second of every day. You owe it to yourself to help
support and balance your immune system on a daily basis.
We’ve mentioned that the immune system is very
complex. It stands to reason that supporting a healthy immune system
can’t be boiled down to one thing. That is the driving force behind
Immune Balance Daily from Garden of Life. It offers multidimensional
support for year-round immune system support. It is important to note
that Immune Balance Daily is not an immune booster.
Remember, we are seeking to balance (modulate) the immune system.
Immune Balance Daily formula offers widespread, multidimensional
support for the immune system in the following ways:
- Supports the Body’s Immune System
- Supports Optimum Respiratory Health
- Increases Secretory Immunoglobulin A—an Integral
Part of the Body’s Immune System
- Promotes and Maintains a Healthy Nose and Throat
- Supports Glutathione Production, the Body’s Own
Antioxidant
- Supports Gut-Related Immune System Function
In order to support a balanced immune system,
Immune Balance Daily contains ingredients that support the immune
system’s various elements:
1. Digestive Health - It may surprise you to
learn that as much as 75% of your immune system is housed in your
digestive tract. Digestion and immune function literally depend upon
each other to function properly. Supporting digestive health is an often
overlooked part of supporting overall immune health.
2.
Vitamin Code Vitamins and Minerals - Immune Balance daily is
made with select Vitamin Code vitamins and minerals that have been
traditionally used to support immune health.
3. Traditional Herbals - Herbal
ingredients have been used for thousands of years to support the immune
system. Immune Balance daily contains seven different herbals that are
well-known for their benefits. Additionally, Immune Balance Daily
contains a blend of 10 unique mushrooms that have been used for
centuries for immune balancing.
4. Immune Advanced Support - Immune Balance
Daily features EPICOR, a clinically studied advanced immune
supporter that was subject to Gold Standard, double-blind,
placebo-controlled human studies.
Immune Balance Daily starts with probiotics that aid in gut-related
immune function and lays a foundation with vitamins and minerals that a
healthy immune system requires. It helps maintain a balanced immune
system through the use of traditional herbs, fruits and mushrooms, and
it contains a clinically studied ingredient that has been shown to have
significant benefit in supporting the human immune system.
Build Your Immune Foundation with Immune Balance
Daily
Your immune system functions every second of every
day, and, as such, it requires certain nutrients to ensure optimal
immune health. Excellent digestive health is paramount to immune health.
One of the best ways to feed your digestive health every day is by
consuming probiotics.
Probiotics are the “good” bacteria present in
any healthy digestive system. They serve many purposes in the digestive
process. They aid the digestion of food and promote the assimilation of
nutrients into the bloodstream. In short, they are the army in your
digestive tract that lays the foundation for successful digestive
health.
Immune Balance Daily contains the powerful probiotic Bacillus
coagulans that may specifically assist gut-related immune function.
Since up to 75% of your immune system is housed in your gut, supporting
your gut with a powerful probiotic is a great first step in maintaining
a healthy immune system foundation. One of the benefits of these
probiotics is that they help the body assimilate nutrients into the
bloodstream. For instance, if you eat a vitamin C-rich orange, the
probiotics in your gut help to make sure that vitamin C makes it from
the orange into your body, where it is needed.
With
Immune Balance Daily, you get both the probiotics and some of the
most important immune-balancing nutrients. Immune Balance Daily contains
Vitamin Code vitamins and minerals specifically chosen for their
ability to support a healthy immune system, such as: Vitamin D3, Vitamin
C, Zinc and Selenium. Vitamin D3 is an emerging star in the world of
immune health. Studies have shown that adequate vitamin D3 levels are
essential for healthy immune function. The best source of Vitamin D is
the sun, but for a variety of reasons, people may not get enough
sunlight. (See
article on sources of Vitamin D) Immune Balance Daily contains 2,000
IU of
Vitamin Code Vitamin D3.
Of course, Vitamin C has long been known for its
primary importance in supporting a healthy immune system. Immune Balance
Daily contains Vitamin C and citrus bioflavonoids from several different
whole food sources. One of those sources—whole food Vitamin C—is a
clinically studied form of vitamin C, that has been shown to absorb well
in the body, and is a powerful antioxidant.
Immune Balance Daily also contains the
Vitamin Code minerals Zinc and Selenium. Zinc supports immune
health at the cellular level, aiding several immune cells. Selenium aids
the production of glutathione, the body’s own antioxidant, and an
important factor in immune health.
Probiotics and select vitamins and minerals are great
first steps in maintaining a balanced immune system. From there, Immune
Balance Daily goes further to reach that goal, using a combination of
time-tested, traditional herbs and mushrooms, and a clinically studied
advanced immune support ingredient.
EPICOR – Traditional and Scientific
Herbal ingredients have been used for thousands of
years, for a variety of reasons. Chinese and Indian traditional
practices, dating back centuries, have long held that the best way to
balance the body is through a combination of different herbals.
Where the immune system is concerned, there are
several herbals that have enjoyed long-standing use for immune balance.
Immune Balance Daily contains the traditional herbals Ginger root,
Angelica root, Lemon Balm leaf, and Olive Leaf extract, Acerola Cherry
and Elderberry.
Immune Balance Daily also contains an organic mushroom blend.
Mushrooms have been used to support the immune system for over 2,000
years in Asian practice. The Immune Balance Daily blend contains 10
different organic mushrooms, including Reishi, Maitake,
and Shiitake.
While the use of traditional herbals, fruits and
mushrooms dates back thousands of years, the final ingredient in Immune
Balance Daily has been the subject of more recent clinical studies.
EPICOR is a fermented immune-system ingredient, and it was
discovered completely by accident.
EPICOR is essentially the byproduct of the
fermentation of yeast. Its supportive effect on the human immune system
was a serendipitous discovery. The story starts in a manufacturing plant
that was concerned with producing the healthiest animal feed possible.
The plant used a yeast fermentation process, and one of the novel new
nutrients created during that process was a dried yeast fermentate, now
known as EPICOR.
The plant workers, exposed daily to the EPICOR
“byproduct,” felt the support and raved about it. In fact, the workers
felt so great that they went to their company’s union and sought a
review of—and reduction in—their insurance rates.
That posed an interesting question. What was it in
this particular plant that left its workers feeling so great? As it
turns out, it was EPICOR, a nutrient created during the yeast
fermentation process. It was the one thing that all of them had in
common.
The company began to investigate EPICOR, and decided
to subject it to human clinical studies to find out if the immune
benefits were real. In three double-blind, placebo-controlled human
clinical studies involving a total of 237 subjects, EPICOR demonstrated
significant benefit to the human immune system when compared to a
placebo. It turned out that EPICOR is a fantastic immune balancer—as
well as the perfect ingredient for
Immune Balance Daily.
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength Lozenges – for
immune support at the onset of symptoms
 Your
immune system is a complex defense network. No “one thing” causes your
immune system to go out of balance, and no “one thing” can help restore
balance.
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength contains ingredients that
support the various aspects of your immune system, offering a
multidimensional approach. It contains a clinically studied herbal
extract, a two-phase probiotic defense system, time honored herbals and
botanicals, and
Vitamin Code vitamins and minerals. Best of all, it has been shown
to have an immune-balancing effect within five days.
The first stage of
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength begins where it all starts—the
mouth—with a two-phase probiotic support system that uniquely promotes
the immune system. It starts with BLIS K12M18, a powerful probiotic that
provides the mouth with beneficial bacteria to naturally help balance
the immune system. These are probiotics that are normally found in a
healthy mouth, but due to diet and other environmental factors, may not
be present at optimal levels.
The second probiotic is Bacilluscoagulans, a
hardy probiotic that is naturally shielded from stomach acid, arriving
intact in the intestines. While we don’t often think of
probiotics—typically known as digestive aids—in regard to the immune
system, we should. As much as 75% of the immune system is housed within
the digestive tract. They are undoubtedly linked, and a healthy
digestive system is probably the most important line of defense for
supporting a balanced and healthy immune system.
While probiotics are the logical—and ideal—place to
start, the next ingredient is the star of the show.
The botanical Andrographis Paniculata is a
mouthful, in more ways than one. Known as the “King of the Bitters,” it
has a long history of use—and it’s the Bitter that makes it Better.
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength contains a unique form of
Andrographis paniculata known as AP-Bio. It has been biologically
standardized to a specific activity level, and it is this exact form
that has been clinically studied.
This is an important point. AP-Bio’s patented
extraction method and unique standardization are what makes it stand out
from any other available Andrographis Paniculata herbal supplement. And
only AP-Bio is supported by a ground-breaking clinical study conducted
in the United States on a large and diverse population.
And what results they found! In a double-blind,
placebo-controlled five-day clinical trial conducted in the united
States on more than 220 men and women of various ages and races, AP-Bio
was shown to be effective in supporting nasal, sinus, throat and
respiratory health; supporting the mechanisms that regulate the body’s
temperature; and reducing malaise, fatigue and occasional sleep
disturbances.
While only AP-Bio produced these stunning
results, Andrographis paniculata has been the subject of multiple
clinical studies that repeatedly show its safety and value for
supporting the immune system. When you take an
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength lozenge, you will taste the
slightly bitter flavor that can only be Andrographis paniculata.
While AP-Bio is a new extraction of Andrographis
paniculata, the botanical has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic
tradition for immune support.
Garden of Life’s Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength is a
full-spectrum immune support product. Along with the two-phase probiotic
support system and the clinically studied AP-Bio, it also contains other
ingredients that help balance the immune system.
Vitamin Code vitamins and minerals are synonymous with quality and
purity. Every serving of Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength contains
Vitamin Code D3, Zinc and Selenium. Zinc and Selenium are minerals that
are often promoted for their immune benefits. Vitamin D3 is an
emerging star in the world of immune health. Studies have shown that
adequate vitamin D3 levels are essential for healthy immune function.
Of course, Vitamin C is well known for its
immune supporting activity. Rapid Extra Strength contains 250 milligrams
of a proprietary Whole Food vitamin C and bioflavonoid blend.
Finally,
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength uses Garden of Life’s Herbal
Immune Blend, which includes several herbs and botanicals that have a
long history of use in supporting immune balance. It contains Acerola
Cherry, Angelica Root, Ginger, Elderberry, Lemon Balm and Olive Leaf
extract. Taken alone, they all have unique benefits, but together they
provide multidimensional immune support.
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength provides probiotics that begin
to work immediately in your mouth and then throughout your digestive
tract. Additionally, clinically studied AP-Bio is shown to have effect
within five days.
Vitamin Code vitamins and minerals and time-honored herbals make
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength the natural choice for
multidimensional immune balancing support.
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength provides multidimensional immune
support by combining the traditional ingredients used for thousands of
years with modern science. Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength contains
the highest quality powerful botanicals and ingredients, supporting
Nasal and Throat Health, Sinus and Respiratory Health and reduces
occasional sleep disturbances.
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength’s Two-Phase
Probiotic Defense System:
PHASE 1: Immune System Activator BLIS K12M18
Oral Probiotics—in combination with a rigorous oral hygiene regimen,
BLIS K12M18 Oral Probiotics provide the body with beneficial bacteria to
naturally help protect the immune system.
PHASE 2:
Immune Balance Rapid Extra Strength also delivers Bacillus
coagulans, a hardy, beneficial probiotic organism surrounded by a
natural protective shield that helps it survive stomach acid to arrive
alive and intact in the intestines.
Immune Balance Sinus
 Seasonal
issues of different varieties affect the sinus and respiratory health of
over 50 million people each year. For those people who suffer, the
constant immune imbalance can be difficult to handle.
Immune Balance Sinus formula by Garden of Life takes a
multidimensional approach to balancing the immune system. A balanced
immune system is vital in supporting normal sinus and respiratory
health. Taken together, the ingredients in
Immune Balance Sinus provide multidimensional support for your
immune system while supporting sinus health and upper respiratory system
health. The best part? Because it is all natural, Immune Balance Sinus
has no known side effects.
Immune Balance Sinus is a dynamic, broad-spectrum formula that
provides multidimensional support for sinus and respiratory health and
wellness. It works naturally to support a balanced immune response in
the following ways:
- Supports Sinus Health
- Supports Nasal and Throat Health
- Supports a Healthy Respiratory Tract
- Promotes Overall Immune Health
- Supports Effective Antioxidant Defense
Immune Balance Sinus – Clinically Studied Confidence
Wild Crafted Butterbur extract and its main component,
petasins, support the immune function of immune elements in the blood,
thereby supporting healthy immune function.
Wild Crafted Butterbur extract has been subject to a
significant amount of scientific testing. It has been the subject of
multiple “Gold Standard” double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical
studies, both by itself and alongside other sinus formulations.
In six human clinical studies with 677 subjects, Wild
Crafted Butterbur was found to be effective in support of immune
function. Other gold-standard studies on Butterbur demonstrate its
significant support for headache sufferers. Combined, more than 780
clinical subjects have been involved in Butterbur human trials.
Immune Balance Sinus also contains several ingredients that promote
healthy digestion. Digestive health and immune health go hand-in-hand.
Immune Balance Sinus contains the probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii,
which helps support gut-related immune system function. Immune Balance
Sinus also has a digestive enzyme blend of Bromelain and Protease that
offers sinus support.
Immune Balance Sinus also contains immune healthy vitamins,
minerals and traditional herbs and botanicals that
have been used for years—including Acerola Cherry, Angelica root,
Elderberry extract, Ginger root, Lemon Balm and Olive Leaf extract.
For 50 million people who are affected with seasonal
sinus and respiratory issues,
Immune Balance Sinus finally offers them a natural option for a
balanced immune system.
Also see Dr. Joseph Brasco’s article about the
Immune Balance Gluten FREEze Movement, click here.
For more information on Garden of Life’s Immune Balance formulas, click
here.
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