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The Role of Vitamins C, A and E and the Mineral Zinc on Immune Health Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a nutrient that has demonstrated significant impact onhuman health. One of the roles of Vitamin C is to improve and maintiana healthy Immune System.According to the National Academy of Sciences, approximately 1 in 3fall short of their daily intake of Vitamin C recommended to sustainoptimal health.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps to promote a healthy Immune System.It does this by increasing the number of white blood cells in yourbody. Vitamin A also promotes healthy surface linings of the eyes andthe respiratory, urinary and intestinal tracts. When those liningsbreak down your body becomes more exposed. Vitamin A also helpsmaintain the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes, whichfunctions as a barrier for your system.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E helps to support many bodily functions. According to theNational Institute of Health, Vitamin E has been shown to play animportant role in Immune Function.
Zinc
Zinc is essential for a healthy Immune Systemand is adversely affected by even moderate degrees of deficiency.Several types of immune cells depend upon zinc for optimal function. Infact, zinc is required for the development and activation of criticalwhite blood cells.
Ingredients: Acerola Cherries, Apple Juicefrom Concentrate (Apple Juice Concentrate, Water), Mango Puree fromConcentrate (Mango Puree Concentrate, Water), Natural Flavors, CamuCamu Fruit, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin A (Beta Carotene), MaitakeMushroom, Echinacea, Vitamin E (as Acetate) and Astragulus.