How to Boost Immunity Naturally with Whole Food Supplements and Botanicals

The holidays are on the way and that means a lot of cold weather, indoor events, and socializing with family and friends. Be prepared to fight the germs of cold and flu season by strengthening your immune system today. Since the immune system is not one single entity, but actually many parts that need to work together successfully, that means everything must be balanced and synchronized to keep you healthy. A healthy immune system can defeat invading pathogens (microorganisms that cause illness) thanks to neutrophils (white blood cells) in the body that consume the invaders. Sounds a bit like science-fiction, doesn’t it?

At least 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, so keep it healthy by eating whole foods and no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day. Get enough sleep, 7 to 8 hours each night, and exercise. Last but not least, wash your hands frequently.

For additional support, or if you start to feel like you may be getting sick, you can boost your immunity with some of the whole food supplements and botanicals listed below offered by Standard Process. As always, check with your physician before taking any supplements.

Andrographis Complex can enhance immune system function, support healthy respiratory system function, encourage the body’s correct adaptive response to occasional stress, and promote healthy liver function.^*

Andrographis Complex tablets contain:

• Andrographis (standardized to 10 mg of andrographolide per tablet to ensure optimal strength and quality)
• Echinacea
• Holy Basil

Together these herbs provide a unique range of phytochemicals like flavonoids, caffeic acid derivatives, essential oil, and polyphenols.

Congaplex®️ helps boost the immune system to fight off colds, the flu, and/or a fever. It’s safe for children, too.

• Supports the thymus gland^*, a lymphoid organ of the immune system located in the upper front part of the chest, in front of the heart.
• Congaplex^® contains Ribonucleic Acid (RNA), which the body uses for protein synthesis.
• Also, there’s a combination of key ingredients from a few of our other supplements: Cataplex^®A-C, Thymex^®, and Calcium Lactate^®.

Epimune Complex is a vegetarian supplement is designed to "feed" the immune system using the synergistic effects of mushrooms, minerals, vitamin C, and dried Brewer's yeast fermentate (EpiCor®️).

• Helps support respiratory health^*
• Contains research-supported ingredients such as EpiCor® and maitake and turkey tail mushrooms^*
• Supports healthy white blood cells^* to help stave off infection
• Supports respiratory health year-round, especially during allergy season^*
• Excellent source of vitamin C and zinc, for antioxidant and immune support^*

 Epimune Complex Key Ingredients

1. Organic Acerola is an antioxidant superfruit with one of the richest plant-based sources of phytonutrients.^{1, 2}
2. Calcium Lactate is a highly bioavailable calcium, meaning the body can absorb it easily. This mineral supports a healthy immune response including cell signaling in lymphocytes—a type of white blood cell.^{5, 6}
3. Zinc Rice Chelate plays an important role in proteins and helps protect cell membranes. ^4,7,8 It also Influences hormone release, cell communication, and cell death. Zinc is an antioxidant mineral and plays a key role in a healthy immune response.⁴ Because our zinc is chelated, it’s easily absorbed by the body.
4. Turkey Tail and Maitake Mushrooms

Epimune Complex also includes whole food powders of the mycelium of Coriolus versicolor (Turkey-tail) and Grifola frondosa (Maitake) mushrooms. Both of these mushroom varieties are well known for their health-promoting properties.^9-15 The mycelium of a mushroom develops enzymes and metabolites that protect the whole mushroom and in turn—you.^*

Echinacea Premium enhances immune system function, supports and promotes normal interferon production (interferons are antiviral agents that control functions of the immune system.) This supplement also stimulates the body’s normal tissue support and renewal for healthy white blood cells, upper respiratory tissue, and throat tissue.^*

Echinacea Premium enhances immune system function, supports and promotes normal interferon production (interferons are antiviral agents that control functions of the immune system.) This supplement also stimulates the body’s normal tissue support and renewal for healthy white blood cells, upper respiratory tissue, and throat tissue.^*

Echinacea Premium combines the roots of two types of Echinacea—angustifolia and purpurea to further enhance healthy immune function. Echinacea has also been used to:

• support upper respiratory tract health.^*
• help relieve mild throat discomfort—hoarseness and/or a dry, irritated throat.^*

The blend of these two Echinacea plant species ensures these components are present in the most effective quantities. Each tablet has a total of 4.1 mg of alkylamides per tablet for optimal strength and quality.

Sinus Forte helps maintain healthy, normal mucus secretion in nasal and sinus passages. It is also effective against environmental stresses, helps support free and clear breathing, encourages a healthy environment for normal respiratory flora, maintains normal respiratory tract function and supports outer ocular (the parts of the eye that can be seen) health. Sinus Forte contains:

• Eyebright
• Golden Rod
• Echinacea
• Golden Seal
• Cayenne

Black Cumin Seed Forte

The compounds in Black Cumin have been used traditionally in Ayurvedic herbal preparations for centuries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Black Cumin seed is often called the “seed of blessing” and helps support healthy digestive functions.

Black Cumin Seed Forte is a high-strength formula with an array of ingredients that include: proteins, alkaloids, saponins, fixed oil, and essential oil to aid:

• Liver function and fat metabolism^*
• Occasional digestive discomfort, including bloating and flatulence
• Provides antioxidant activity^*

Dr. Robert Powell, The “Wholefood Guru”

At Wholefood Guru, we strive to provide the most up-to-date clinical information on improving health through whole food supplementation, diet, and lifestyle modifications. Wholefood Guru is an authorized online distributor of Standard Process health products.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.