When your immune system is in tip-top condition, you probably don’t even notice it working away to protect you around the clock. However you’ll know when there’s something wrong as your immune system is your body’s in-built defence system against illness and infection. If you feel good today, thank your immune system.

The main purpose of your immune system is to protect your body from viruses and bacteria. Without it, they’d have free reign and you’d be constantly falling ill. Your immune system works by recognising the difference between your body’s cells and alien cells, allowing it to destroy any that could be potentially harmful. This usually works well but can cause problems if your immune system wrongly classifies some of your own cells and attacks them instead.

There are several components to the immune system. Some you will have heard of before but others are more obscure. Here is a brief summary of the different parts and the important roles they play in keeping your body protected:

Skin                      

The skin is a physical barrier that keeps bacteria and germs at bay. Tears and saliva offer further protection as they’re anti-bacterial so can neutralise any invaders.

Mucus

Anti-bacterial, sticky mucus lines your lungs and this catches germs and stops them from entering your bloodstream. Mucus is also found in your nasal passage and works in the same way.

Gut

Around seventy to eighty percent of your immune system cells are found in your gut. It’s often a place where bacteria and viruses attack so it’s important that your gut is in good condition and has plenty of friendly bacteria at its disposal.

Lymph system

Your lymph system carries water, food and oxygen to your cells and removes waste. It is made up of your bone marrow, spleen, thymus and lymph nodes.

Covering four different approaches to the nourishment of a healthy immune system, Immune Complex provides vitamins, zinc, probiotics and herbal extracts in a convenient, once-a-day serving. The immune system is a complicated machine, so Immune Complex offers many different kinds of support in one dietary supplement.

Vital Vitamins

It’s common knowledge that vitamin C is a key nutrient for the functioning of a healthy immune system. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant also associated with the immune system, especially among older people. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is yet another essential vitamin that is a necessary nutrient for a healthy immune system. All three of these are provided by Immune Complex in good supplementary amounts.

Multiple approaches

Zinc is included in Immune Support because it plays a crucial role in supporting a healthy immune system, from the skin to the cell level. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a key probiotic species that can help support gut health, which is very important to the absorption of nutrients. L-Glutamine is an amino acid used in large amounts by the immune system.

Vital VitaminsMultiple approachesBeneficial Botanicals

All over the natural health media you’ll find exciting news about the botanical ingredients found in Immune Complex. Elderberry, Garlic and Echinacea all have been the subject of research that suggests support for a healthy immune system. Curcuminoids (from Turmeric) are special, providing powerful antioxidant potential that can support the body through normal oxidative stress.

Diet has an important part to play and if you can, you should try to eat some immune-boosting fruits and vegetables every day. You can take them in liquid form by making juices and smoothies if you’ll find this easier. Click here for more information on the foods and drinks you should try.