HMF Immune Powder (30 Sachets)

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Supports gastrointestinal, immune, skin and bone health • Helps to maintain immune function, healthy skin and proper muscle function • Aids in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums, and supports healthy glucose metabolism • Probiotics that temporarily modify gut flora and promote gastrointestinal health • Provides 2 billion CFU per dose from: Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60), Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-21), Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34), Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20) • Includes eight vitamins (vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacinamide, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12 and pantothenic acid) and 7 minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, manganese, chromium and potassium) HMF Immunity + Pro is a combination of human-sourced probiotics, vitamins and minerals that promotes optimal health. Approximately 80% of the body’s immunologically active cells are located in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue, demonstrating a significant interaction between the intestines and the immune system.1 The composition of the intestinal microflora is relatively stable, though it can be modified by diet, stress, age, and antibiotics.2 Bacterial balance should be maintained for healthy intestines, which selectively permit absorption and promote the excretion of harmful substances.2,3 Probiotics decrease pathogen proliferation by increasing the synthesis of antimicrobial peptides in host intestinal cells.3 They improve the intestinal epithelial barrier by decreasing pathogenic adherence to cells and regulate epithelial permeability by strengthening tight junction formation.3 Zinc maintains immune health by stimulating lymphocyte proliferation and increasing their phagocytic activity.4 Low zinc levels decrease the synthesis of cytokines that function against intracellular bacteria.4 Zinc is also required for epithelial cell proliferation and aids in tissue remodelling after skin injury.5 Magnesium and vitamin C maintain bones and teeth by stimulating bone-forming osteoblasts and producing collagen, respectively.6,7 B vitamins are involved in macronutrient metabolism, while chromium aids in regulating glucose uptake into cells and promotes its storage as glycogen.7-9 REFERENCES 1. Saavedra, JM. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2007, 22: 351-365. 2. Nagpal, R, Yadav, H, Kumar, M, Jain, S, Yamashiro, Y, Marotta, F. (2013). In Otles, S. (Ed.), Probiotics and Prebiotics in Foods, Nutrition and Health (pp. 1-24). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 3. Saulnier, N, Zocco, MA, Di Caro, S, Gasbarrini, G, Gasbarrini, A. Genes Nutr. 2006, 1(2): 107-116. 4. Chasapis, CT, Spiliopoulou, CA, Loutsidou, AC, Stefanidou, ME. Arch Toxicol. 2012, 86: 521-534. 5. Schwartz, JR, Marsh, RG, Draelos, ZD. Dermatol Surg. 2005, 31: 837-847. 6. de Baaij, JHF, Hoenderop, JGJ, Bindels, RJM. Physiol Rev. 2015, 95: 1-46. 7. Combs, GF. (2012). The Vitamins (4th ed.). USA: Elsevier. 8. Hua, Y, Clark, S, Ren, J, S