JOCKO Cold War

Description

• Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)

  • Vitamin C is a water soluble essential vitamin known for its powerful antioxidant effects. This vitamin has been shown to support the protective activities of immune cells while working synergistically with other vitamins and may effectively prevent or improve existing symptoms from the common cold. Ascorbic acid has also proven to protect the body from harmful effects of free radicals, pollutants, and toxins.

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• Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol)

  • A type of vitamin D, cholecalciferol is made when the skin is exposed to sunlight. This vitamin can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, and cheese and is fortified in foods like milk, fruit juice, and yogurt. Supplementation of vitamin D has been shown to reduce the risk of contracting acute respiratory and non-influenza infections as well as supporting immunity against repeated occurrences of respiratory illness. Deficiencies in vitamin D3 can be associated with an increase in autoimmunity.

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• Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate)

  • A natural antioxidant, vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that is often found in foods such as vegetables, oils, and meats. Vitamin E has been shown to have a protective effect against the common cold as well and deficiencies in vitamin E have been shown to impair normal functions of the immune system.

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• Zinc Picolinate

  • Zinc is an essential micronutrient that is an abundant trace mineral in the body.  Zinc picolinate is a form of zinc that is better absorbed than other forms of zinc, allowing for serum zinc levels to be increased. Deficiencies of zinc have been linked to impairment of the immune system.

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• Aged Garlic Extract

  • A flowering plant used in ancient Egyptian medicine, garlic is dried at low temperatures to preserve the enzymes natural to the product. Aged garlic extract may enhance cell function, leading to a reduction in severity of cold and flu symptoms, while also previously showing this extract’s capabilities in reducing the length and occurrences of the common cold and reducing total and LDL cholesterol levels.

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• Elderberry Extract

  • Elderberry is a fruit commonly used in folk medicine today and is considered one of the world’s most healing plants. Elderberry has been considered a safe option for assisting in treatment of viral respiratory illness and may help decrease the duration and severity of the common cold and influenza viruses due to its antiviral properties.

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• Olive Leaf Extract

  • A staple of the Mediterranean diet, olive leaves are potent with antioxidants suited for supporting your immune system. Olive leaf extract has been shown to support healthy blood pressure along with improving insulin sensitivity and reducing the duration of upper respiratory illness.

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• Astragalus Extract

  • Astragalus is considered a natural dietary supplement and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. This root has been shown to increase the release of immune response mediators to trigger healthy immune responses and reduce symptoms associated with allergies.

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