Our body’s immune system is a complex and dynamic defense system that comes to our rescue at the first sign of exposure to an outside invader.
All factors that affect health need to be addressed for your immune system to function at peak performance. One of the factors that is crucial to immune support is your body’s nutrient status (ie. vitamins, minerals, enzymes). Your immune system is extremely sensitive to nutrient deficiencies. While vitamin deficiencies can compromise the immune system, consuming immune enhancing nutrients and botanicals can support and strengthen your body’s immune response.
The Results Center’s newest immune supporting protocol includes a supplement with a fast-acting formula, called Viracid. Viracid includes a powerful combination of key nutrients and botanical extracts that provide support for immune challenges. It boosts immune defenses by providing nutrients such as L-lysine, vitamins A and C, pantothenic acid, B12, and zinc. Viracid includes the synergistic blend of the botanical extracts black elderberry, astragalus, echinacea, and andrographis, all of which have been used traditionally for their clinically effective immune- supporting properties.
This synergistic formula significantly boosts immune cell function including antibody response, natural killer (NK) cell activity, thymus hormone secretions, and T-cell activation. Viracid also helps soothe throat irritations and nasal secretions, and maintains normal inflammatory balance by increasing antioxidant levels throughout the body.
The immune nutrition base of Viracid includes the following micronutrients which each play a major role in maintaining a healthy, functioning immune system:
- Zinc - works with vitamin A in activating thymic factor, a thymus hormone with vital immune supporting properties.
- Vitamin C - concentrations decline rapidly in the body during periods of stress. Dietary intake is therefore crucial during immune challenges.
- Vitamin A - helps support mucous membranes, stimulates white blood cell function and increases antibody response.
- L-lysine – required by many biological functions, including boosting immune defense.
- Pantothenic acid - maintaining optimal levels is crucial for supporting immune system energy, thymic function and healthy white blood cell levels.
For more information about The Results Center’s newest immune supporting protocol contact Denise Hernandez at
dhernandez@houstonian.com.
By: Denise Hernandez, MS, RD, LD