Immune Health Basics® extra strength (500 mg.) for adults with challenged immune health. Strong immune support with Wellmune®, a natural beta 1,3/1,6 glucan supplement ingredient that is a long chain polysaccharide classified as a fiber or complex carbohydrate, that is clinically proven to strengthen the immune system by activating the largest population of immune cells (macrophages, neutrophils, natural killer cells), which are the body’s first line of defense when you need it most.

Wellmune® Mechanism of Action.

Wellmune® interacts with human immune defenses that have evolved over thousands of years to protect the body. And importantly, Wellmune® supports immune function without overstimulating the immune system.

Research Related to the Mechanism of Action.

Scientific understanding of Wellmune®'s mechanism of action in the body is well documented in published, peer-reviewed research. Researchers discovered Wellmune®'s mechanism of action through:

Studies tracked fluorescently dyed Wellmune® as immune cells transported it throughout the body. Within days, Wellmune® is carried to the spleen, bone marrow and other immune organs.

A study observed significant improvement in the killing activity of immune cells. Phagocytic cells, which literally engulf and destroy foreign challenges, showed greater microbial killing in subjects who had taken Wellmune®.

Expanded research focused on immune biomarkers linked health benefits to changes in immune function. While more research is needed, the studies confirm immunological activity consistent with the presence of Wellmune®.

The human immune system is complex, and investment into deeper understanding of how Wellmune® interacts with the body is ongoing. In fact, recent research has shown that in addition to Peyer’s patches, Wellmune® is also taken up into the body by intestinal villi – the tissue structures that make up the majority of the large and small intestines. The same study also identified additional types of immune cells (dendritic cells and mast cells) that can interact with Wellmune®.

Numerous clinical studies published in peer-reviewed science and medical journals support the safety and efficacy of Wellmune®. This technology is the culmination of more than $300 million in internal R&D and collaborations with leading research institutions, including the University of Louisville, the University of Houston, the National Institute of Health, Miami Research Center and the University of Montana.

Clinical research has consistently demonstrated the ability of Wellmune® in Immune Health Basics® to naturally enhance human immune responses and provide protection from health challenges arising from physical and lifestyle stress. Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies involving marathoners, athletes, firefighters, medical students, kids, elderly’s and other individuals with stressful lifestyles found that Wellmune® reduces incidence of upper respiratory tract infection symptoms and improves overall health.

These findings are not surprising based on the large body of published research demonstrating Wellmune®’s unique mechanism of action. Scientists understand how Wellmune® works in the body at a cellular and intracellular level, making it one of the most researched ingredients in the world.

Equally important, research also documents what Wellmune® does not over stimulate the immune system. Some immune health ingredients stress the immune system in ways that may be harmful over time. Wellmune® enhances natural immune function and is safe for daily consumption.

These resources support that Wellmune® which is the key ingredient in Immune Health Basics® is clinically proven to:

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