{"product_id":"kids-astra-8-immune-shield-200ml-astragalus-root","title":"Fusion Health Kids Astra 8 Immune Shield 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes astragalus to help stimulate a healthy immune response plus zinc to help reduce the frequency of children’s common colds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmune support specially formulated for kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious, naturally derived blackcurrant flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixes easily in water or juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetened with stevia, and contains no added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for children aged 2 years and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on Jade Windscreen Formula, which has been used for hundreds of years in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it’s traditionally taken to help reduce the frequency of common colds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes astragalus to help stimulate a healthy immune response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus zinc for additional immune support and to help reduce the frequency with which children catch common colds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso contains fresh elderberry juice, equivalent to 568.5mg per 2.5mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my child keep catching colds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince they haven’t been exposed to many cold viruses during their short lifespans (and therefore haven’t developed immunity to them), kids are more prone to catching common colds than adults are.\u003csup\u003e1 \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a normal part of your child’s immune system development and occurs over a number of years as their immune system gains more exposure to different viruses and learns how to respond to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour child’s exposure to viruses naturally increases when they attend daycare or kindy, where they’re more likely to encounter other children with colds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, children can normally catch up to 10 colds each year – more than double the number experienced by adults.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc reduces the frequency of children's colds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFusion Kids’ Astra 8 Immune Shield contains zinc, which supports healthy immune system function and reduces the frequency of children’s common cold episodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour child consumes zinc in their diet through foods like meat, poultry, eggs and seafood, and it’s also found in wholegrains, legumes, nuts and seeds (however may be more poorly absorbed from these sources).\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to supporting immune system function, taking zinc can help to support your child’s appetite if their dietary intake of it is inadequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJade Windscreen Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFusion Kids’ Astra 8 Immune Shield is based on a herbal combination called Jade Windscreen Formula, which is traditionally taken to help reduce the frequency of common colds in TCM, where it’s considered particularly beneficial for people who suffer from them repeatedly, and is typically taken for several months at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJade Windscreen Formula contains the following herbs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstragalus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstragalus helps stimulate healthy immune responses and support the immune system in fighting illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese medicine, astragalus is traditionally used to support defensive Qi (a specific form of life force energy that boosts resistance against infection) and to help reduce the frequency of common colds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstragalus is also traditionally taken to support vitality and relieve fatigue in TCM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite atractylodes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite atractylodes is traditionally believed to act synergistically with astragalus in Jade Windscreen Formula, reinforcing its actions. In Chinese medicine, it’s also traditionally used to nourish the Spleen, and is therefore taken to relieve loss of appetite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang feng\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFang feng is also known as wind protector; its name is a reference to its traditional use in TCM for clearing wind-heat from the body, and it’s a key ingredient in the Jade Windscreen Formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren 2-5 years:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 2.5-5mL, once or twice daily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren 6-9 years:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 5-7.5mL, once or twice daily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren 10-12 years:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 7.5-10mL, once or twice daily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix each dose in 50mL of water or juice and consume immediately. Best taken with food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShake well before use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the first sign of cold symptoms, consider\u003cstrong\u003e Fusion Kids' Cold \u0026amp; Flu Fighter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 2.5mL contains dry extracts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width:80=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width:20=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhproduct\"\u003eAstragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) root 54.3mg, min. dry equiv.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhquantity\"\u003e814.5mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhproduct\"\u003eWhite atractylodes (Atractylodes macrocephala) root 54.3mg, dry equiv.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhquantity\"\u003e271.5mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhproduct\"\u003eFang feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) root 54.3mg, dry equiv.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhquantity\"\u003e271.5mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhproduct\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus fresh juice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhquantity\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhproduct\"\u003eElderberry (Sambucus nigra) fruit 47.38mg, fresh equiv.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhquantity\"\u003e568.5mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhproduct\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhquantity\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhproduct\"\u003eZinc gluconate (Zinc gluconate) 5.7mg, equiv. to zinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fhquantity\"\u003e0.8mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains purified water, DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate, citric acid, glycerol, xanthan gum, Stevia rebaudiana, potassium sorbate, maltodextrin and blackcurrant flavour (naturally derived).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways read the label. Follow the directions for use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional. 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