Blackmores Echinacea ACE + Zinc 30 tablets

Supports healthy immune function. Traditionally used to relieve symptoms of mild upper respiratory tract infections such as coldsand flu. May shorten the duration and decrease the severity of cold symptoms. May help decrease the incidence of colds. Low dosesupplement for long term use. Echinacea has been shown to stimulate the immune system and may reduce the duration of colds and minor infections of therespiratory tract. One of the ways that echinacea works in the immune system is by increasing the number of white blood cells.White blood cells are involved in defending the body against foreign micro-organisms. Echinacea also stimulates a group of immunesystem cells called phagocytes, which engulf and digest bacteria or other foreign bodies. Betacarotene is a precursor to vitamin A.Vitamin A is essential for the maintenance of healthy mucous membranes including the lining of the stomach and lungs. Betacaroteneis an antioxidant that reduces the risk of cellular damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin C is important to immunity as it isinvolved in the function of white blood cells and antibodies.