Description
ECHINAMIDE is a well-established formulation of organically grown Echinacea purpurea, triple-standardized to the key constituents (alkylamides, cichoric acid, and polysaccharides) shown to enhance immune function, and demonstrated to significantly reduce symptoms of the common cold in randomized clinical trials.1 ECHINAMIDE stimulates the non-specific immune system, increasing total leukocyte, neutrophil, monocyte, and natural killer cell counts.2 Its alkylamides have both anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, in part by binding to cannabinoid receptors on immune cells.
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.
- 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
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 |
Other Ingredients: Softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water, carob powder), sunflower oil, yellow beeswax, lecithin
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMO.
Direction for use:
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 health care 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.
Warning:
- 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.