By Ella O., Nutrition Advisor

Winter self-care starts with healthy nutrition – Discover our curated edit of targeted immune support products to see you through the season ahead. *

Shortfalls in micro-nutrients found in the diet can certainly be a risk factor for less-than-optimal immune function- these include Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin C and Vitamin D. Natural immunity may be weakened by additional factors including poor diet - high in sugars and refined, processed foods - high levels of stress, lack of sleep, lack of regular exercise, and excessive alcohol, as well as exposure to pollution resulting in oxidative stress. Lowered immunity can make us feel generally under par, it means that we have less resistance to viruses and infections, which can lead to constant colds, sore throats, congested sinuses, coughs and fatigue.

Source Naturals - Wellness Formulas

Designed to support the immune system, Source Naturals Wellness Formula is an advanced daily multi-vitamin formula and herbal defence, with a unique combination of high-potency Vitamin C, plus more than 30 other vitamins, minerals and time-tested herbs for daily wellness. Well-researched botanicals such as Echinacea, Propolis, Olive leaf and Elderberry perform in synergy with immune supporting nutrients such as Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin D3. Serving suggestion for wellness maintenance is 1 or 2 tablets daily, with flexible dosage in times of imbalance up to 3 tablets, twice a day.

Our customers are loving Source Naturals Wellness Herbal Resistance Liquid. Offering immune support from 3 honoured herbal traditions: Traditional Chinese, Native American and European.

A broad range of botanicals in liquid-form- providing fast and easy absorption, featuring Echinacea, Elderberry, Siberian Ginseng and Coptis Root. This blend also contains Yin Chiao, a time-honoured, Chinese herbal formula used to help the body maintain a sense of balance during changing seasons and in times of stress.

Wellness Herbal Throat Spray targets powerful herbs such as Echinacea, Mullein, Liquorice, Thyme and Propolis where they are really needed - soothing support for the throat that is quick and convenient to use!

Sambucus – Family Favourites

Nature’s Answer Sambucus is our family-friendly range with super-concentrated black elderberry in great-tasting formulas with no added sugar, artificial sweeteners or artificial flavourings. Black elderberry, also known as Sambucus nigra, has been traditionally used to support the immune system. A rich source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids, it has been clinically shown to help reduce the duration and severity of certain viruses, such as the influenza virus. Nature’s Answer’s holistically balanced, alcohol-free liquid extracts can be taken as daily maintenance or at the first signs of a cold.

ü  Sambucus Immune Defence with Elderberry, Echinacea, Astragalus, Zinc and Vitamin C – ideal for the whole family from 6 years old.

 

ü  Sambucus Kids Formula – suitable for kids from 4 years old with 1,000 mg of Black Elderberry per serving, infused with Echinacea and Astragalus.

 

ü  Sambucus Black Elderberry Super Concentrated Extract - suitable for the whole family from 6 years old – providing a potent 2,500 mg of Black Elderberry extract per 2 teaspoons serving (10ml).

OM Ommune Defence – Superfood mushroom blend

Formulated by a team of expert mycologists with over 30 years of experience, OM offers third-party tested, certified organic whole-food functional mushrooms in their Ommune Defence capsules. Utilising the power of 4 well-researched mushrooms: Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake and Agaricus blazei, as well as Vitamin C to support Winter immunity, this powerful super-food formula captures the extensive nutrient range that mushrooms provide, ranging from beta-glucans to other unique compounds not found elsewhere in nature. Research studies suggest that 1,3/1, 6 beta-glucan compounds found in functional mushrooms may help modulate and potentiate the immune system.

Astragalus – Strengthen Chi

Astragalus root is revered as an ‘immune tonic’ within Chinese herbal traditions. It has been historically used in China for over 2000 years to help strengthen the body’s protective energy and life force - also known as Qi or Chi. Stress can undermine the immune system and lower our resistance to viruses and infections. Astragalus is classified within herbal traditions as an ‘adaptogen’ - hence it could perhaps be an excellent choice for supporting the body after a virus, or when feeling below par due to winter stressors.

Nature’s Answer Astragalus Liquid Extract is concentrated and alcohol-free - supplying 3,000 mg of Astragalus root extract per maximum daily dosage.

Vitamin D Essentials  

Public Health England officially recommends that we all supplement with Vitamin D between October and March - as it is pretty much impossible to get enough Vitamin D from diet alone, and with no UV sunlight exposure, we all risk deficiency in this nutrient that plays an important role in supporting normal immune responses, as well as contributing to many other health areas.

  • Nature’s Answer Vitamin D3 Drops suspended in virgin olive oil, this liquid vitamin D3 is in its bioactive form and suitable for vegetarians, supplying 4000iu per serving (2000iu per drop).
  • Nature’s Answer D3 & K2 Drops in olive oil offers Vitamin K2 in addition to Vitamin D3 for synergistic support for winter wellness and bone health.
  • Mykind Organics Vegan Vitamin D3 Spray - blended with certified organic pumpkin seed oil and cranberry seed oil, offering an organic plant-sourced Vitamin D3 at 1000iu per serving in this convenient, great-tasting natural organic vanilla spray.

Olive Leaf Extract -Holistically Standardised for Oleuropein

Nature’s Answer Olive Leaf Extract 60ml offers super-concentrated levels of Olea europaea for key seasonal support. Research suggests that Oleuropein, the natural polyphenol compound found in the fruit and leaves of the olive tree, supports many health areas including heart, immune function, and joints. Alcohol-free extracts are produced using a cold bio-chelated proprietary extraction process, yielding a holistically balanced, advanced botanical fingerprint extract in the same synergistic ratios as in the plant. Nature’s Answer Olive Leaf Extract is naturally standardised to a minimum of 50mg of Oleuropein per serving.

*The claims are based on clinical research, are not aimed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements should be used within the framework of a healthy lifestyle and not used as substitutes of a varied and balanced diet.