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Echinacea has a rich tradition in the culture of
the North American Plains Indians, who used it more
than any other plant to help maintain their health
during the winter time. They also applied root poultices,
used Echinacea mouthwash and drank the tea.
It was prominent in America until the 1940's. The
Europeans, who discovered it in the 1930's, still
use it extensively. Botanists named the plant after
the hedgehog (Echinus) to describe its prickly,
cone-like center. It grows naturally in the Midwest
states from western Pennsylvania to Kansas and as
far south as Northern Texas.
Hundreds of scientific studies have indicated that
Echinacea can help support immune function. In recent
years, research has discovered a mechanism by which
Echinacea may help. One of the primary defense mechanisms
of the body is made of a jelly-like substance called
Hyaluronic Acid (HA). HA occurs in the tissues between
cells to "cement" them together.
There is an enzyme, hyaluronidase, which attacks
HA in a way not fully understood. When it does,
the HA quickly loses its jelly-like viscosity, and
this protective "cement" loses its effectiveness.
If the enzyme is allowed to destroy the integrity
of the HA barrier, immune function may suffer. Echinacea
has been shown to prevent the enzyme from dissolving
HA.
Forever Echinacea Supreme contains both of the
most highly prized forms of Echinacea (Purpurea
and Angustifolia), plus Goldenseal and Grape Seed
Extract, for maximum benefits.
OTHER INGREDIENTS
- Cellulose
- Stearic Acid
- Magnesium Stearate
- Croscarmellose Sodium
- Silicon Dioxide and Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Tablets
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Proprietary Blend 500 mg
Echinacea purpurea (whole herb) *
Echinacea angustifolia(root) *
Goldenseal (root) 300 mg*
Grape Seed Extract 100 mg*
* Daily Value not established.
CONTENTS
60 tablets
DIRECTIONS
Take as necessary.
o Can help support immune function
o Contains Goldenseal and Grape Seed Extract
o Helps maintain your health
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