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BrandsNow Foods Echinacea Root 400mg Strengthen the immune system Prevention of flu and common cold 100 capsules
Now Echinacea 400 mg (Purpurea Root)
Echinacea supports the immune system through a variety of mechanisms that aid in phagocytosis and T-cell production. Distillates are formulated at specific levels of the index of compounds known to boost the immune system. Derivatives of caffeic acid (echinacosides), polysaccharides, polyacetylenes, alkylamides and flavonoids, are among the components of this plant, known for their activities.
The main active ingredients of Echinacea are caffeic acid derivatives (phenolic compounds), alkylamides and polysaccharides. Chicory acid is the major phenolic compound in Echinacea purpurea, in higher concentrations than Echinacea pallida and Echinacea angustifolia.
NOW Echinacea contains 400 mg of the most active form, Echinacea purpurea. Echinacea purpurea, rich in chicory acid, is also known for boosting the immune system, preventing and treating inflammatory and viral diseases such as the common cold, flu and chronic respiratory infections.
Recent studies show that it can also be used as an antioxidant against free radicals to prevent cardiovascular disease, arthritis and aging.
