Benefits
- Provides a clinically established dose of ECHINAMIDE®, a formulation of Echinacea purpurea triple-standardized to its active components (alkylamides, polysaccharides, and cichoric acid levels) using the whole herb (roots and flowers)
- ECHINAMIDE is extracted from certified organic, Canadian-grown echinacea, with seed-to-shelf GLP and GMP standards
- Proprietary blend of ECHINAMIDE with potent anti-viral plant extracts of lomatium, astragalus, reishi mushroom, and licorice for a synergistic effect on immune function
- Easy-to-swallow softgels
- NPN: 80046957
This potent anti-viral formula also includes lomatium and reishi mushroom extracts, anti-viral plants with a long history of traditional use. Reishi contains triterpenoids that inhibit both viral penetration into the cell as well as viral replication, and lomatium has in-vitro inhibitory effects on rotavirus and blocks production of CXCL10, a key signalling molecule for influenza and other viral infections.7,8,9 Echinacea, licorice, and astragalus extracts have all been shown to upregulate CD25 production and to act synergistically to induce greater CD69 expression, both indicators of immune cell activation and regulation.10,11 The broad anti-viral and adaptogenic properties of these herbs support their combined use for optimizing immune function and supporting upper respiratory health.12,13,14
Medicinal Ingredients
| Each Softgel Contains: | |
| Echinacea 25:1 Extract (Echinacea purpurea) (herb top and root) | 44 mg |
| Lomatium 25:1 Extract (Lomatium dissectum) (root) | 18 mg |
| Astragalus 25:1 Extract (Astragalus membranaceus) (root) | 29 mg |
| Reishi Mushroom 25:1 Extract (Ganoderma lucidum) (fruiting body) | 29 mg |
| Licorice 25:1 Extract (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (root) | 7 mg |
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water, carob powder), sunflower oil, yellow beeswax, lecithin.
Dosage
Recommended Adult Dose: 1 softgel 3 times per day or as directed by a health care practitioner. For acute needs, 1 softgel every 2–3 hours, up to 4 times per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Take at the first sign of infection. To avoid digestive upset, take with food. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 6 weeks.
Warnings
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are taking medications to suppress the immune system (immunosuppressive medications), or have a liver disorder, an auto-immune disorder, or a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS and/or HIV infection. Stop use if hypersensitivity/ allergy occurs. Do not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, a kidney or cardiovascular disorder, or if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives, or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken. For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.
Contraindications
Has not been thoroughly evaluated for use during pregnancy, and should be avoided. Echinacea products are contraindicated in those requiring immune suppression (such as organ transplant recipients), and should be used with caution in those with autoimmune disease. Individuals with atopy are more likely to have a hypersensitivity to echinacea. Licorice consumption should be carefully monitored in those with hypertension and/or hypokalemia.
Drug Interactions
No known drug interactions exist. Echinacea has been shown to reduce the required steroid dosage in inflammatory conditions and to improve the efficacy of anti-fungal treatments for infection with Candida sp.15,16,17 Echinacea is also a weak inhibitor of CYP1A2 and minor inducer of CYP3A4, and may have slight effects on drugs metabolized through these pathways. Lomatium contains coumarin compounds and may theoretically potentiate anticoagulants.
