Immune Shield

Biotin:

• Immune System: While not directly immune-enhancing, Biotin supports metabolic processes, ensuring overall cellular health, which indirectly benefits immune function.
• Metabolism: Helps metabolize fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, providing energy for immune cell functions.

Bromelain:

• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation, which can help manage immune responses during infections or autoimmune conditions.
• Immune Modulation: Has immunomodulatory effects, potentially balancing the immune system.
• Digestive Health: Improves protein digestion, which can enhance nutrient absorption necessary for immune health.

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC):

• Antioxidant: Boosts glutathione levels, protecting immune cells from oxidative damage.
• Mucus Reduction: Breaks down mucus, aiding in respiratory health which is important during infections.
• Immune Support: Enhances immune response by counteracting oxidative stress.

Niacin (Vitamin B3):

• Anti-inflammatory: Helps reduce inflammation, which can lower the risk of immune system overactivity.
• DNA Repair: Assists in DNA repair and stress response, maintaining cellular integrity.

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5):

• Adrenal Support: Supports adrenal gland function, crucial for immune response under stress.
• Energy Metabolism: Involved in energy production, necessary for the functioning of immune cells.

Quercetin:

• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation, supporting immune health by preventing excessive immune reactions.
• Antioxidant: Protects cells from oxidative stress, which can weaken the immune system.
• Antiviral: Shows potential in inhibiting viral replication, directly supporting immune function against viral infections.
• Histamine Regulation: Helps stabilize mast cells, reducing allergic responses.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2):

• Antioxidant: Protects cells against oxidative damage, maintaining immune cell integrity.
• Energy Production: Involved in energy production from food, supporting immune cell activity.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1):

• Energy Production: Essential for converting carbohydrates into energy, which immune cells require.
• Nerve Health: Supports nerve function, important for immune system coordination.

Vitamin B6:

• Immune Function: Plays a direct role in the production of antibodies and the differentiation of lymphocytes.
• Red Blood Cell Formation: Ensures oxygen delivery to immune cells through hemoglobin production.

Vitamin B12:

• Nerve Health: Maintains nerve function, which indirectly supports immune system responses.
• Energy Levels: Prevents anemia, ensuring immune cells have the energy they need.

Vitamin C:

• Immune Booster: Critical for the formation and function of white blood cells, enhancing the body's defense against pathogens.
• Antioxidant: Protects immune cells from damage by free radicals.
• Wound Healing: Supports collagen formation, which is part of the immune response to repair tissues.
• Iron Absorption: Enhances the absorption of iron, necessary for immune cell production.

Vitamin D3:

• Immune Regulation: Modulates the immune system, enhancing the function of monocytes and macrophages.
• Autoimmune Health: May reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases by calming overactive immune responses.
• Mood: Influences mood, which can affect immune function through stress reduction.

Zinc:

• Immune Cell Development: Vital for the growth and function of immune cells like neutrophils and natural killer cells.
• Wound Healing: Essential for healing processes, directly linked to immune function at the site of injury or infection.
• Enzyme Functions: Supports various enzymatic activities involved in immune response.
• Antiviral: Can interfere with viral replication, supporting the body's antiviral defenses.

Each of these ingredients contributes in its unique way to fortify the immune system, whether through direct immune enhancement, antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory action, or supporting overall systemic health which in turn supports immunity.