It's that time of year again!

Fall leaves, pumpkin spice, and gathering with friends around the warm glow of a crackling fire…

If you crave this time of year as much as we do, then you might already be stocking up on the must-have seasonal essentials…

But there’s one more must-have for this time of year that many people often overlook -- and it’s one you can’t go without...…It’s a top-notch immune system of course!

We’ve got some tips that may help improve the body’s natural immune response, setting you up for a more enjoyable and relaxing experience during the cold months.

1. Quercetin

Derived from natural sources like citrus, sage, thyme, apples, and blueberries; quercetin is a naturally occurring flavonoid that provides free radical support.

It also helps balance the fiery storms of unbalanced inflammatory factors. We can easily re-ignite many of our natural immune responses to experience a more revitalized and overall sense of well-being by consuming this key super nutrient.

Our highly effective unique formulation uses Sophora Japonica leaf extract, which helps increase absorption up to 20X. (1)

- Support optimal physical performance and quick recovery
- Offers benefits that support respiratory health
- Offers support to those who are prone to seasonal and year-round allergies. (up to 50% reduction of day intermittent discomforts frequency, and up to 70% reduction of night intermittent discomforts frequency) (1)

2. Vitamin D

During the colder months, people tend to stay indoors more often which reduces the amount of time they are exposed to sunlight.

This drop in Vitamin D, which is crucial to immune defense activation, has been linked to a weakened immune response. The great thing about Vitamin D is that it provides many benefits to the body, including:

- Supporting strong bones and teeth
- Supporting the immune response
- Helps in regulating normal blood sugar levels
- Supports lung and vascular functions

3. Zinc

Zinc is one of the most common trace elements found in the body and supports over 300 enzymes that aid in metabolism, digestion, nerve function, and many other processes, including healthy immune support.

It does this by stimulating certain immune cells and reducing oxidative stress. Common signs of low Zinc levels are hair loss, growth delay, a weakened immune response, and loss of appetite. (3) 

4. Vitamin C

According to experts, and known as one of the more common immune supporters, Vitamin C is actually one of the safest and effective nutrients.

Researcher Mark Moyad, MD, MPH, of the University of Michigan says, “The more we study vitamin C, the better our understanding of how diverse it is in protecting our health, from cardiovascular, stroke, eye health [and] immunity to living longer." (2)