Description
Viralex® Attack is a premium, extra strength formulation to support the body’s natural immune response for winter wellness.
Primary uses: colds and flu, Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
Supportive uses: Herpes virus – cold sores, shingles, genital herpes; Glandular fever; Epstein Barr virus; Chronic fatigue syndrome from viruses; Parasites; Candida (thrush); Athletes foot; Nail infections; Jock itch; Gastritis – from helicobacter pylori
Olive leaf – Potent olive leaf extract providing the compound Oleuropein which helps reduce pathogens in the body, such as viruses, bacteria, yeasts, fungi and parasites. It supports immune system health by killing viruses and other disease causing pathogens. Recent in vivo studies showed inhibition of Campylobacter, Helicobacter pylori and Staphylococcus aureus including MRSA. Provides potent antioxidant activity and is traditionally used to reduce fevers, colds and flus.
EpiCor® is a unique ingredient using a proprietary process from dried fermentate made using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Helps to maintain wellness and strengthen the immune system, comprised of dozens of nutrients that work together to help strengthen the immune system. It acts like a multivitamin for the immune system and strengthens the body’s immune defense in many ways. EpiCor® helps reinforce the first line of defense; Secretory Immunoglobin A (sIgA) and a second line of defense; helping increase Natural Killer (NK) cell activity and antioxidant protection in as little as two hours.
Pelargonium – is indigenous to areas of South Africa and is widely used by traditional healers of the Zulu, Basuto, Xhosa, and Mfengi tribes to treat dysentery, diarrhea, hepatic complaints, wounds, colds, fatigue, fevers, generalized weakness, and infections of the respiratory tract including tuberculosis. This traditional herbal medicine has both antibacterial and antiviral properties relieving upper respiratory tract symptoms from the common cold - including sore throat, cough, and blocked or runny nose; soothing the throat, nose and sinuses. Pelargonium has also shown to be effective for gastritis caused by Helicobacter pylori growth by reducing bacterial adherence to gastric epithelial cells and anti-viral activity inhibits Herpes simplex type 1 & 2.
Zinc – is essential for the development and maturation of healthy immune cells. Having a Zinc deficiency rapidly diminishes immune function leading to infections; it will also adversely affect T cells. Zinc has an antioxidant action to reduce oxidative stress.
Directions
Acute dose Adults: Take 2 capsules daily with food. For acute onset: Take up to 3 capsules daily with food. Children 6-12 yrs: Take one capsule daily with food. Do not exceed the stated dose
Warnings
Not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Indigestion can be a side effect of Pelargonium related to the over consumption of tannin contained in the herb. Do not exceed the stated dose. Care should be taken when combining herbal remedies with prescription medications. If unsure, or if symptoms persist, please consult your doctor or health professional.
Ingredients
Herbal extracts equivalent to dry (per capsule):
- Olea europaea (Olive) Leaf 2700mg (Equiv. Oleuropein 60mg)
- Pelargonium sidoides (Umckaloabo) Root extract 90mg
Other ingredients:
- EpiCor® (Dried fermentate made using Saccharomyces cerevisiae) 250mg
- Zinc (as Amino Acid Chelate) 5mg