Formula Ingredient Deck |
Benefits Of Each Ingredient
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Vitamin C |
- Promotes immune, cardiovascular, skin, cognitive, fat-burning, and digestive health (97, 98).
- Boosts immune health by scavenging oxidants, neutralizing free radicals, and enhancing the activity of immune cells involved in fighting infections (97, 98).
- Supports fat-burning processes by increasing the synthesis of carnitine, a molecule essential for the oxidation of fatty acids in mitochondria (97, 98).
- Aids in accelerating bone healing after fractures by stimulating the production of type I collagen and reducing oxidative stress (98).
- Enhances cognitive function by providing antioxidant support and potentially improving brain function (97).
- Supports skin health by aiding in collagen synthesis and reducing oxidative stress, which can contribute to wound healing and maintaining a healthy complexion (98).
- Supports digestive health by potentially improving gut function and promoting a healthy balance of gut bacteria (97).
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Vitamin E |
- Supports immune function, cognitive health, cardiovascular health, and bone health (204, 205, 206, 207, 208).
- Boosts immune health by neutralizing free radicals, reactive oxygen species, and enhancing the function of T lymphocytes involved in immune response (204).
- Promotes cardiovascular health by helping to reduce cholesterol levels (204).
- Supports cognitive function by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and DNA damage in neuronal tissues (208).
- Contributes to bone health by potentially enhancing bone mineral density and reducing the risk of bone-related disorders (205, 206, 207).
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Zinc |
- Supports immune function, skin health, cognitive function, and vision (172, 173).
- Stimulates the innate and adaptive immune system, aiding in the body's defense against pathogens and foreign substances (172, 173).
- Activates lymphocytes and enhances innate and T cell-mediated immunity, contributing to a robust immune response (172, 173).
- Supports cognitive function by modulating neuronal signaling in the hippocampus, a brain region involved in memory and learning (172, 173).
- May have benefits for vision health, although further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms (172, 173).
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L-Glutamine |
- Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in skeletal muscle and plays crucial roles in various aspects of health (18).
- It fuels immune cells, providing them with the necessary energy to carry out their functions effectively (18).
- Glutamine is particularly important for the proliferation of lymphocytes, which are key players in the immune response (18).
- It is also vital for the destruction of bacteria by neutrophils, another type of immune cell (18).
- Glutamine plays a role in activating genetic signals that support overall immune function and vitality (18).
- During catabolic conditions such as post-surgery, sepsis, burns, and intense exercise, immune cells have a high demand for glutamine (18).
- Additionally, glutamine has been shown to contribute to exercise recovery and optimize the health of the gut microbiome (18).
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Elderberry Extract |
- Supports antioxidant function: The presence of polyphenols in the supplement enhances its antioxidant properties, allowing it to scavenge free radicals and reduce inflammatory cytokines, promoting overall antioxidant function (231, 232, 233).
- Promotes cardiovascular health: By reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, the supplement supports a healthy cardiovascular system, contributing to optimal heart health (231, 232).
- Combats respiratory infections: The supplement exhibits antimicrobial effects against specific bacteria associated with upper respiratory tract infections, helping to combat respiratory infections (234).
- Aids as an antiviral agent: The supplement's flavonoids have the potential to inhibit viral infections, particularly against the H1N1-type influenza virus, making it beneficial as an antiviral agent (234).
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Echinacea |
- Enhances antiviral, antimicrobial, and antioxidant capacity: The supplement has been shown to increase its ability to fight against viruses, combat harmful microorganisms, and provide antioxidant protection (159, 160).
- Supports a strong immune system: By reducing pro-inflammatory markers such as cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and TNF, the supplement promotes a balanced immune response and supports overall immune health (159, 160).
- Supports adaptive and innate immunity: The supplement has been found to increase the levels of important immune cells such as monocytes, neutrophils, natural killer cells, and CD8 T cells, thereby enhancing both the adaptive and innate immune response (159, 160).
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Garlic |
- Provides support for cardiovascular health, immune health, joint health, reduced inflammation, gut health, and enhanced antibacterial activity (161).
- Contributes to cardiovascular health by reducing hypertension, total cholesterol levels, arterial stiffness (hardening of arteries), and markers associated with atherosclerosis (161).
- Supports joint health by inhibiting NF-κB activation (a key factor in inflammation) in human fibroblast cells and reducing the occurrence of pain in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (162).
- Enhances gut health by promoting increased prebiotic properties and fostering a healthier population of the microbiome.
- Bolsters immune health by decreasing the levels of inflammatory markers such as CRP, TNF, and IL-6 (164).
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Turmeric 95% curcuminoids |
- Curcumin supports various health benefits, including antioxidant, cardio-protective, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, nephroprotective, hepato-protective, immunomodulatory, and anti-rheumatic effects (123).
- It reduces inflammation by decreasing levels of inflammatory markers such as c-reactive protein, interleukin 6, tumor necrosis factor, and inhibiting cytokine production (123).
- Curcumin improves joint health by reducing connective tissue inflammation and alleviating pain in individuals with osteoarthritis (122).
- It supports blood sugar regulation by enhancing pancreatic beta cell function and improving insulin sensitivity (121).
- Curcumin promotes cardiovascular and liver health by reducing the accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), decreasing lipid peroxidation, and enhancing vascular function.
- It exhibits antioxidant activity by scavenging superoxide anion (∙O2−∙) and hydroxyl radicals (∙OH), which are involved in inflammation (118, 119).
- Curcumin plays a role in modulating breast carcinogenesis by influencing cell cycle regulation, proliferation, apoptosis, senescence, cancer spread, and angiogenesis (119).
- It targets cancer growth pathways such as NFkB, PI3K/Akt/mTOR, MAPK, and JAK/STAT, thereby suppressing tumor growth (119).
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Lactobacillus Acidophilus |
- Supports various aspects of health, including athletic performance, enhanced gut microbiome, increased muscle mass, immune health, reduced cortisol levels, digestive health, cognitive function, and improved allergy symptoms (103, 104, 107, 108, 109).
- Enhances 70% of the gut-immunological axis (gut immune system) by promoting an enhanced mucosal immune response through toll-like receptors and upregulating genetic markers associated with macrophage activity (108, 109).
- Supports digestive and immune health by reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, suppressing the growth of pathogenic bacteria like helicobacter pylori, decreasing histamine levels (reducing allergic response), and reducing gut inflammation (103, 104, 107, 108, 109).
- Enhances athletic performance by reducing respiratory tract infections, minimizing muscle damage, improving body composition, reducing lactate-induced exercise discomfort, and promoting favorable body composition (108).
- Supports the gut-brain axis by increasing neural and endocrine modulation and providing anti-inflammatory effects on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis (108).
- Reduces inflammation by activating Toll-like receptors (TLRs), downregulating the expression of nuclear factor (NF)-κB, and reducing the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (109).
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