Description
DESCRIPTION
Great-tasting upper respiratory support formula
• Reduces the risk of developing and the duration of upper respiratory tract illness in physically active adults
• Offers 30 billion CFU per dose from a combination of five proprietary strains, plus vitamins C and D
• Once-daily chewable tablet available in a delicious natural blackcurrant flavour
HMF® Immune combines proprietary probiotics with vitamins C and D to provide targeted support for the immune system. Each convenient, once-daily chewable tablet provides a blend of five research-driven probiotic strains from both the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera. As nearly 80% of the body's immunologically active cells are located in gut-associated lymphoid tissue, an important connection has been demonstrated between the intestines and the immune system.1 In addition to supporting gastrointestinal health, HMF® Immune provides Bl-04, a strain that has been shown in a clinical trial to reduce the risk of developing and the duration of upper respiratory tract illness in physically active adults.2 Similarly, it offers CUL-60, CUL-21, CUL-34 and CUL-20, which were demonstrated in a clinical trial to support upper respiratory tract health when combined with vitamin C.3 To further help maintain immune function, HMF® Immune contains vitamins C and D. Vitamin C supports the immune system by regulating lymphocyte proliferation, natural killer cell activity and immunoglobulin production, while vitamin D helps control T cell activation, cytokine release and phagocytosis in macrophages.4 Research demonstrates that vitamins C and D may be especially effective in maintaining immune function in the respiratory tract.5,6
REFERENCES
1. Saavedra JM. Nutr Clin Pract. 2007 Jun;22(3):351–65.
2. West NP, Horn PL, Pyne DB, Gebski VJ, Lahtinen SJ, et al. Clin Nutr. 2014 Aug;33(4):581-7.
3. Garaiova I, Muchová J, Nagyová Z, Wang D, Li JV, et al. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2015 Mar;69(3):373-9. 4. Combs Jr. GF. The Vitamins. 4th ed. USA: Elsevier;2012.pp.233-59.
5. Hemilä H, Chalker E. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Jan;(1):CD000980.
6. de Sa Del Fiol F, Barberato-Filho S, Lopes LC, de Cassia Bergamaschi C. J Infect Dev Ctries. 2015 Apr; 9(4): 355-61.
INGREDIENTS
Medicinal Ingredients (per tablet):
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 100 mg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Probiotic Consortium | 30 billion CFU
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60 & CUL-21) | 20 billion CFU
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34) & Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20) | 5 billion CFU
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (Bl-04) | 5 billion CFU
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Xylitol, black currant fruit powder, sorbitol, natural black currant flavour, silica, magnesium stearate. Ingredients used to maintain viability of probiotics (dipotassium phosphate, monopotassium phosphate, trehalose, sucrose).
DOSING
Recommended Adult Dose: Chew 1 tablet daily with a meal, at least 2 to 3 hours before or after taking antibiotics, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
CAUTIONS
Do not use this product if you have an immune-compromised condition or are taking tetracycline. Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhoea or severe abdominal pain. Stop use and consult your healthcare practitioner if symptoms of digestive upset occur, worsen, or persist beyond 3 days. Keep out of the reach of children.