Echinacea 500mg by Health Aid from £5.70
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What are Echinacea 500mg tablets? The immune system is one of the most complex and fascinating systems of the human body. It is in everybody’s interested to maintain a healthy immune system as research has shown.
Who are Echinacea 500mg tablets for? Echinacea 500mg may be of benefit to:
- Constant cold and flu sufferers
- People who tend to catch infections very easily
- Beneficial for people of all ages from children to senior citizens to keep their immune system working in top form
- Those who wish to lessen the duration of their cold and flu symptoms
- Sufferers of vital and yeast infections
What are Echinacea 500mg tablets for?
Echinacea species are perennials which belong to the Aster family and which originate in eastern North America. Traditionally used for a range of infections and malignancies, the roots and herb (above ground parts) of echinacea species have attracted recent scientific interest due to 'immune stimulant' properties. Echinacea is a herb that may help the body defend itself from the viruses that cause colds, sore throats and the flu.
Three species of Echinacea are used in medicine: purpurea, angustifolia and pallida.
It contains flavonoids, glycoproteins and a variety of other active components which
are thought to stimulate the immune system. Echinacea purpurea herb is believed
to be the most potent Echinacea species for this indication. Extracts can be derived
from the whole plant, roots or flowers and other plant extracts or homeopathic compounds
may be added.
Echinacea 500mg from HealthAid contains Echinacea Purpurea and its active ingredients
are polyphenols.
The polyphenols includes caffeic acid derivatives of which are:
- Echinacoside- has antibiotic activity, found mostly in the root of the Echinacea plant
- Cichoric acid- which is an immune stimulator with highest concentrations in Purpurea
- Chlorogenic acid- has the immune properties too, which are found in the leaves and stems
- Cynarin – also has immune building properties, which is found in the roots.
Echinacea supports the immune system. Several constituents in Echinacea team together to increase the production and activity of white blood cells (lymphocytes and macrophages).
- The three major groups of constituents responsible are alkylamides/polyacetylenes, caffeic acid derivatives, and polysaccharides.
- Echinacea also increases production of interferon, an important part of the body’s response to viral infection such as colds and the flu.
- Echinacea is believed to work primarily by activating white blood cells, as mentioned above. It has been specifically shown to activate an important class of white blood cells known as natural killer cells.
Ingredients: Echinacea purpurea, bulking agent (di-calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose), anti caking agent, pharmaceutical glaze
Directions: Adults and Children over 12 years, one or two tablets daily with food as required, or as advised by a suitably qualified person.
Health Warnings: Please consult a professional adviser before taking herbs, if pregnant, breast feeding or on any medication.
Health Brand: Health Aid, Shelf: Echinacea, Room: Herbal Supplements, Health Category: Health Aid Herb Tablets
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