{"product_id":"puredefense-w-nac","title":"PureDefense w\/NAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupports immune function and upper respiratory health*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description product-description\" data-model=\"XLite\\Model\\Product\" data-identifier=\"7251\" data-property=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports first-line immune defense and overall immune health\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides support for upper respiratory tract health\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes antioxidant protection\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures EpiCor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cem\u003esaccharomyces cerevisiae\u003c\/em\u003e fermentate, NAC, nutrients and flavonoids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffered in both 120-count bottle and convenient blister pack box designed for travel or short-term dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with high-quality ingredients backed by verifiable science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 18 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmune function and upper respiratory health support\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules, twice daily, with meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerifiable Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural killer cells are part of the body's innate, or first-line, immune response. They respond more quickly than the adaptive immune system comprised of B cells and T cells. Once activated, natural killer cell activity peaks in as quickly as several hours, providing rapid support and wide-range immune defense. EpiCor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is a fermentate of \u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces cerevisiae\u003c\/em\u003e containing various bioactive metabolites. These nutrient metabolites are produced in a specialized fermentation process and enhance immune cell production. In one cellular study, EpiCor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e promoted natural killer cell activation, as well as that of B cells and T cells.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e In two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, EpiCor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e provided statistically significant support for upper respiratory tract health and overall immune health.\u003csup\u003e2,3\u003c\/sup\u003e A separate open label, in-house trial indicated a strong potential for EpiCor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e supplementation to enhance secretory IgA levels after 30 days. These various actions demonstrate the ability of EpiCor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e to address both innate and adaptive immune responses.\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e NAC (n-acetyl-l-cysteine) promotes endogenous glutathione production for antioxidant protection and provides lung defense mechanisms for healthy respiratory function.\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e In a randomized, double-blind trial involving mostly older individuals, NAC showed support for respiratory health.\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e Quercetin and elderberry provide flavonoids that offer additional support for immune and respiratory function while vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc play important roles in immune cell activation.\u003csup\u003e7,8,9,10*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJensen GS, et al. \u003cem\u003eJ Med Food\u003c\/em\u003e. 2015 Mar;18(3):378-84.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoyad MA, et al. \u003cem\u003eUrol Nurs. \u003c\/em\u003e. 2008 Feb;28(1):50-5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalbott SM, et al. \u003cem\u003eJ Am Coll Nutr\u003c\/em\u003e. 2012 Aug;31(4):295-300.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJensen GS, et al. \u003cem\u003eJ Med Food\u003c\/em\u003e. 2011 Sep;14(9):1002-10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSutherland ER,\u003cem\u003eCrapo JD, Bowler RP\u003c\/em\u003e. COPD. 2006 Dec;3(4):195-202.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe Flora S, et al.\u003cem\u003eEur Respir J\u003c\/em\u003e. 1997 Jul;10(7):1535-41.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNieman DC, et al.\u003cem\u003eMed Sci Sports Exerc\u003c\/em\u003e. 2007 Sep;39(9):1561-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoschek B Jr, et al. \u003cem\u003ePhytochemistry\u003c\/em\u003e. 2009 Jul;70(10):1255-61.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWintergerst ES, et al. \u003cem\u003eAnn Nutr Metab\u003c\/em\u003e 2006;50(2):85-94.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHossein-nezhad A, et al. \u003cem\u003ePLoS One. \u003c\/em\u003e2013;8(3):e58725.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medications, particularly immunosuppressants, consult your health professional before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAscorbic acid is derived from corn dextrose fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D is derived from lanolin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc is derived from earthen ore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN-acetyl-l-cysteine is derived from duck feather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpicor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e dried yeast fermentate complex is derived from \u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces cerevisiae \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElderberry extract is derived from \u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra \u003c\/em\u003efruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuercetin is derived from the Fava d'anta tree (\u003cem\u003eDimorphandra mollis\u003c\/em\u003e) pods and Cat's claw (\u003cem\u003eUncaria tormentosa\u003c\/em\u003e) leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAscorbyl palmitate is derived from corn dextrose fermentation and palm oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e PureDefense w\/NAC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 vegetarian capsules\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten Free; GMO Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Size: 2 Capsules Servings Per Container: 60 Amount Per Serving % DV Vitamin C (As Ascorbic Acid) 250mg 417% Vitamin D (As Cholecalciferol) (D3) 1‚000 IU 250% Zinc (As Zinc Citrate) 7.5mg 50% N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (Free-Form) 450mg * EpiCor® Dried Yeast Fermentate Complex 250mg * (From Saccharomyces Cerevisiae) European Elder (Elderberry) (Sambucus Nigra) Extract (Fruit) 200mg * Quercetin 25mg * *Daily Value not established. 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