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Indications | Cold/Flu Symptoms | Nutralife Cold & Flu Fighter Caps

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Nutralife Cold & Flu Fighter Caps 50's $26.90 NZD

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Nutra-Life Cold and Flu Fighter is a high potency herbal formulation combining the proven benefits of the Ayurvedic herb Andrographis (also known as Creat), with the soothing anti-inflammatory expectorant and mucous reducing properties of Echinacea purpurea.

This formulation also contains Vitamin C, an important antioxidant to help counter free radical scavangers. Free radicals may be generated either metabolically or present as environmental pollutants.

Andrographis Andrographis paniculata

Studies on Andrographis paniculata have shown that the active principle, Andrographolide A exhibits immunostimulating activity and also has an effect on reducing the symptoms of the common cold. Evaluation shown from a randomised double blind - placebo controlled study.1

In one three month long, double blind placebo controlled study, involving 107 eighteen year old students, results indicated that Standardised Andrographis reduces the risk of catching a cold by a factor of two as compared to a placebo.1

Echinacea Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea purpurea has been shown to have immunostimulation properties and is well tolerated over long term administration, particularly in upper respiratory infections.

VITAMIN C
Calcium Ascorbate is a non-acidic for of Vitamin C suitable for those with sensitive stomachs.
Vitamin C is intricately involved with other antioxidants especially Selenium. Twenty double blind studies since 1970 have shown that Vitamin C decreases the duration and severity of symptoms of the common cold. The combination of Vitamin C and Echinacea has also demonstrated to decrease the symptoms of the common cold.3


Formulation

Each Capsule Provides
Herbal Extracts Equiv. To Dry
Andrographis paniculata Leaf (Creat) 3.22g
Stand. Equiv. Andrographolide 80.5mg
Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea) Herb Top 750mg
And;
Calcium ascorbate dihydrate 100mg
Equiv. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 82mg

Direction for use

Adults: Take one capsule daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Indications for Use

Nutra-Life Cold & Flu Fighter relieves the symptoms of colds, influenza, mild upper respiratory infections, mucous, congestion and muscular aches, and boosts immune function in bacterial and viral infections.

Contraindications

Use caution with individuals on anticoagulant medications such as Warfarin because Andrographis may increase the blood thinning effects of Warfarin.


Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation without medical advice.