We Are Living In A Microbial World

You know the song Material World? Instead of Material World, it should be Microbial World! We are living in a microbial world, and I am a microbial girl! And so are you! Sing it with me! The immune system is constantly encountering microorganisms and defending against them.

We are all born with an innate immune response that is our first line of defense against viruses and other pathogens. The innate immune response is limited; it controls some infections but not all of them. We also have an adaptive immune response in which B-cells and T-cells react to specific viruses. B-cells produce antibodies to help control microbial invaders, and if your body doesn’t have the antibodies, a new virus can rapidly spread.

Is your immune system ready? Do you have the right blend of nutrients to feed your body for the strongest immune system possible? The right nutrients can help you get over a virus faster, too. Conversely, nutritional deficiencies may increase the severity of the virus and also impair recovery from it.

Zinc directly supports several types of immune cells. Zinc has been shown to be important in an antiviral defense, especially in the respiratory tract. Zinc can reduce the viral load following an influenza infection and may reduce the burden that RSV has on the lungs. Zinc has also been shown to reduce viral pneumonia symptoms.

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that provides a multitude of protective effects.

Vitamin A deficiency can also increase viral severity. Vitamin A is important to both the innate and adaptive immunity and it helps to minimize the risk of opportunistic secondary infections. This particular vitamin can be important in respiratory infections as well. It helps to support tissue repair in the respiratory tract and can minimize damaging inflammation.

Pantothenic acid is an important anti-inflammatory B vitamin, as is B12 which is used in the treatment of persistent viral symptoms. Vitamin B12 plays a role in balancing immune responses to enable the body to better fight viral infections.

Each of these nutrients is powerful on its on, but my private label Opti Early Vira Relief includes all of them plus botanical extracts that provide support for immune challenges. The immune system has a dynamic nature, so you will benefit from a supplement that addressed all the factors of immune health. Vitamin deficiencies can compromise the immune system, but consuming immune-enhancing nutrients and botanicals can support and strengthen the body’s immune response to keep your body at peak performance.

For immediate immune support, we recommend 1-2 capsules per hour or as recommended by your health care professional. Do not exceed 2 capsules every hour. For immune maintenance, we suggest 2 capsules per day or as recommended by your health care professional.

This summer, prime your immune system and get it tuned up in time for the fall and winter season. We are living in a microbial world, but Opti Early Vira Relief can definitely keep you at your peak health.