List of supplements to support a healthy immune system
It might not be possible to completely avoid catching a cold, partly due to the fact that there are more than 200 different cold-causing viruses, but there are things you can do to support your immune system
While some are designed to support and maintain healthy immune system function, others can help to decrease and relieve symptoms associated with the common cold and help you recover if you do get sick.
Here’s a breakdown of the
Blackmores cold, flu & immunity range to help you choose which one might work best for you and your family.
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A high-potency, one-a-day formula, Blackmores Bio C 1000 gives you a boost of vitamin C and is gentle on the stomach.
Why use:
- Decreases and relieves symptoms and the duration of the common cold
- Supports immune system health
Ingredients include:
- Vitamin C
- Citrus bioflavonoids extract
- Rosehips
- Acerola
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Orange flavoured and 98% sugar free, this one-a-day effervescent tablet dissolves in water to deliver a hit of vitamin C.
Why use:
- Helps decrease the severity and duration of the common cold
- Supports immune system health
Ingredients include:
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Also gentle on the stomach, Blackmores Bio C 500 Chewable tastes great and is suitable for adults and children over four years old.
Why use:
- Decreases common cold duration
- Relieves severity of common cold symptoms
- Supports a healthy immune system
Ingredients include:
- Vitamin C
- Citrus bioflavonoids extract
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Delivers a gradual supply of vitamin C over 8 hours and supports immune system health.
Why use
- Delivers a gradual supply of vitamin C over 8 hours
- Supports immune system health
- Reduces the duration and severity of common cold symptoms
- Buffered with mineral ascorbates making it gentle on the stomach
- Added bioflavonoids thought to support the efficacy of vitamin C
Ingredients include:
- Vitamin C
- Citrus bioflavonoids
- Rosehips
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A multi-action formula that relieves tiredness, supports energy levels and immune system health.
Why use:
- Relieves tiredness and feelings of weakness
- Supports energy levels
- Supports immune system health
- Supports general health & wellbeing
Ingredients include:
- Astragalus
- Echinacea
- Vitamin C
- Betacarotene
- Reishi mushroom
- Siberian ginseng
- Zinc
- Selenium
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A yummy one-a-day chewable gummy, Blackmores Vitamin C + Elderberry Gummies are formulated to support your family’s immune system health.
Why use:
- Contains immune supporting nutrients
- 99% sugar free
- Suitable for the whole family*
Ingredients include:
*Children under two, use only as professionally prescribed. Pregnant or breastfeeding women talk to your healthcare professional before use.
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A non-drowsy formula, Blackmores Cold Shield Nasal Spray turns into a gel in the nose, creating a barrier to shield and protect against germs.
Why use:
- Clinically trialled^ powdered nasal spray for fast, effective protection against airborne viruses, including the common cold and flu viruses
- Starts to protect from three minutes
Ingredients include:
- Peppermint powder
- Garlic powder
^Hiltunen R, et al. Adv Ther 2007; 24: 1144-50
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate.