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Echinacea, Zinc and Vitamin C
Description
The premium organic Echinacea is blended with important vitamins and minerals to provide a balanced formula. The organic Echinacea is harvested from our organic farm and promptly dried and milled prior to encapsulation.
Key Uses
- Immune system support
Product Features
- Gluten-Free
- GMO-Free
- Herb Identity Guaranteed
- 100% Vegetarian
- Pure: No fillers, or other chemicals have been added
Suggested Use
As an herbal supplement, take two capsules twice daily with food. It is best to take supplements containing zinc with food; otherwise slight nausea may be experienced.
Background and Use
Echinacea was used by many Native American populations throughout the country. This widespread use was adopted by the Eclectic physicians in the U.S. and its use was documented in medical texts until 1947. A German pharmaceutical manufacturer imported E. purpurea to Germany in the 1930s.
This herb is popular both In Europe and in the United States. As a result of many clinical trials that were done in the 1990's Echinacea sales account for approximately 10% of the dietary supplement market. Many are still being conducted today.
Zinc appears to be an essential trace element for the immune system, and further research is needed to confirm the few studies that have been done.
Copper is added to balance the zinc, which if taken without copper, may cause a copper defienciency.
Precautions
Nutritional supplements containing echinacea should be used with caution in individuals with autoimmune diseases. Individuals diagnosed with Wilson's Disease should not take copper supplements. Not recommended for long-term use without periodic breaks. Not recommended for use during pregnancy or while nursing, until further research verifies no contraindications. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue if unusual symptoms occur. Do not exceed recommended dose unless under the guidance of a health care professional.
Allergens
Individuals sensitive to plants in the Daisy family (sesquiterpene lactone-containing plants) should use all Echinacea supplements with caution.
