Grape Flavored Zinc Lozenges For Kids with Vitamin C and Echinacea
Studies show that zinc gluconate lozenges when taken at the onset of a common cold (preferably within 24 hours after the first sign of symptoms) help lessen the duration of symptoms such as coughing, headace and nasal congestion. Mason's Zinc Lozenges are twice the strength of the lozenges used in the clinical studies.
Now you can benefit from the enhanced combination of all three ingredieents needed ot maintain a healthy immune system throughout the cold and flu season. Mason's product uses natural flavoring agents that don't add more calories to your diet.
"Helps support the body's natural defense system."
"Maintains healthy immune system function."
Why should I take Zinc?
Zinc is involved in virtually every aspect of immunity. Like vitamin C, Zinc "possesses direct antiviral activity, including antiviral activity against several viruses that cause the common cold."
A double-blind clinical trial demonstrated zinc-containing lozenges significantly reduced the average duration of common colds by 7 days.4
What is Echinacea?
Echinacea is an herb native to the United States that has been highly valued for centuries by Native Americans. Today there are over 200 medical studies reporting on Echinacea's special immune stimulant capabilities.
This research reveals that the phenolic compounds found in Echinacea can increase white blood cell count and their
cellular defense fighting ability.
This research reveals that the phenolic compounds found in Echinacea can increase white blood cell count and their
cellular defense fighting ability.
References
1.Martin CM: It's only natural: Herbal remedies claim their niche. consult Pharm 12:631-63, 1997.
2.Houghton P: Echinacea. Pharm J 253:342-343, 1994.
3.Monograph: Echinacea. Review of Natural Products, December 1996.
4.Murray, Michael T., N.D. Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1996, p. 435.
5.Balch, Phyllis A., CNC and James F. Balch, M.D.. Prescription for Nutritional Healing. New York: Penguin Putnam, Inc., 2000, p. 90.
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