Don’t let your immunity slip during the winter! These power-packed supplements have shown year after year to be the best support possible for keeping both my family and my patients strong and healthy during the winter making a great Winter Immune Boosting Kit.
The Plan
- Turmeric – 1-2 capsules per day
- Ashwagandha – 1-2 capsules per day
- Vitamin D3 – 4-5000IU per day
- Chyawanprash – 1 spoonful or more if you have the sense that you are getting rundown (only for children over 2 years old).
The Science
Studies show that Turmeric plays an important role in various aspects of strengthening the immune system. Therefore, I always include it in an effective immune-boosting plan. (1) This renowned and ubiquitous Ayurvedic herb bolsters the immune system by enhancing the digestive function, supporting healthy villi, and promoting healthy bile and lymphatic flow. The addition of black pepper to this whole herb formula in the proper ratio increases the potency of turmeric by over 2000%!
Ashwagandha is a powerful immune-supporting adaptogen that helps them reboot from stress while also supporting a healthy immune response. (2)
Liquid Sun Vitamin D3 and Vegan D3 play a critical role in supporting immunity. In the winter, vitamin D levels plummet, and the immune system along with it. Vitamin D3 plays a critical role in the killer T cell response and is, therefore, a major regulator of a healthy immune response. (3)
Studies show that Chyawanprash increases the macrophage activity and its number, indicating the enhancement of a non-specific immune response and a reduction in the chance of infection. (4)
References:
1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17569218
2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10616957
3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21527855
4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16295744
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