• Supports specific aspects of immune system activity and contains research-supported ingredients such as EpiCor® and maitake and turkey tail mushrooms*
• Supports healthy white blood cells*
• Helps support respiratory health year-round, especially during seasonal challenges*
• Helps activate and balance a healthy immune system response function*
• Delivers an excellent source of vitamin C and zinc, both of which provide antioxidant and immune support*

Key Ingredients in Epimune Complex
 
Organic Acerola

• Known as an antioxidant superfruit, Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) is one of the richest plant-based sources of phytonutrients including antioxidant vitamin C^1,2 — a key player in a healthy immune system and immune response to seasonal challenges.^3,4
• Supports mucosa, cell function, skin, blood vessels, and other tissue via its role in collagen synthesis and antioxidant activity

Calcium lactate

• Highly bioavailable calcium that supports numerous actions in the body (involved in cell signaling)
• Source of dietary calcium: a mineral that supports a healthy immune response including cell signaling in lymphocytes — a type of white blood cell.^5,6

Zinc rice chelate

• Plays a structural role in proteins and helps protect cell membranes while influencing cell communication, hormone release, and cell death
• Source of dietary zinc: an antioxidant mineral that plays a key role in a healthy immune response⁴ and cell membrane support.^4,7,8

Turkey Tail and Maitake Mushrooms

• Whole food powders of the mycelium of Grifola frondosa (Maitake) and Coriolus versicolor (Turkey-tail) mushrooms
• A growing body of research suggests that both Maitake and Turkey Tail mushrooms and extracts provide a variety of health-promoting properties including a healthy immune system support.^9-15

 
Research-supported Ingredients in Epimune Complex
 
EpiCor®
EpiCor® is a whole food fermentate comprised of proteins, fibers, polyphenols, vitamins, amino acids and beta glucans that have been clinically shown to provide significant immune health benefits.^16-21 In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial consisting of individuals with no recent history of seasonal influenza vaccination, participants received 500 mg of EpiCor® once per day or placebo for 12 weeks. Those participants receiving EpiCor® experienced a significant reduction in their incidence of cold or flu-like symptoms (p=0.01) compared to the placebo group.²²
 
MaitakeGold 404® extract
MaitakeGold 404® (15%) is a proprietary combination of a certified organic maitake mushroom powder from mycelial biomass (85% by weight) and maitake mushroom fruit body extract (15% by weight) derived under a patented method from the fruit body of Maitake. In an animal study, MaitakeGold 404® has been reported to stimulate phagocytosis (part of the innate immune response) and increase the numbers of some specific immune cells (i.e. phagocytosis monocytes and macrophages).²² In another animal study, short-term oral administration of MaitakeGold 404® strongly stimulated a healthy immune reaction.²³ These results indicate a broad-based immune system support that is part of the body’s first line of immune activity.*