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Immutonik
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Immutonik sustains the immunizing functions and helps prevent infections. |
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Seasonal changes along with their temperature variations, contagion, etc., are factors causing multiple infections.
IMMUTONIK
is especially formulated to help the metabolism fight aggressions. Moreover, its “influenza-killer-effect” is fast and very effective.
IMMUTONIK may sustain the immunizing functions and may help prevent infections.
Standardization
| Plant/Ingredient | Standardization | Quantity dried plant per 7,5 ml |
| Echinacea | Echinacosides 0,1 % | 500 mg (roots) |
| Origano | Terpenes 0,5 % | 400 mg (leaves) |
| Astragalus | Polysaccharides 3 % | 300 mg (roots) |
| Goldenseal | Berberine 5 % | 300 mg (roots) |
| Camu-camu | Vitamine C 5 % | 150 mg (fruits) |
| Andrographis | Andrographolide 5 % | 60 mg (leaves) |
| Cordyceps | Polysaccharides 1 % | 50 mg (mushroom) |
| Zinc (Chelated with aminoacids) | N/A | 5 mg |
Pharmacological activity
The natural products and plants in this formulation are traditionally used for the following effects:
Origin: India
ECHINACEA (Echinacea Augustifolia)
Origin: Canada- Treat upper respiratory tract infections;
- Stimulate the immune system.
ORIGANO (Origanum Vulgarum)
Origin: Canada- Antioxidant and antibacterial;
- Help to treat respiratory disorders and bronchial inflammations.
ASTRAGALUS (Astragalus Membranaceus)
Origin : China- Tonify infected respiratory tracts (common cold);
- Stimulate the immune system.
GOLDENSEAL (Hydrastis Canadensis)
Origin: Canada- Stimulate the immune system;
- Fight infection.
CAMU-CAMU (Myrciaria Dubia)
Origin: Peru- Important source of vitamin C;
- Improve fatigue and infection resistance by stimulating the immune system.
ANDROGRAPHIS (Andrographis Paniculata)
Origin: India- Prevent and treat common cold, influenza and pharyngitis.
CORDYCEPS (Cordyceps Sinensis)
Origin: China- Is used for its beneficial action on: kidneys, lungs, bronchia and the immune system.
ZINC
- Anti-infectious and antioxidant.
Immutonik may be used in several ways and in different occasions:
How: Shake well and mix with juice.
* Refrigerate after opening.
- Prolonged use: Take 1½ teaspoon (7,5 ml) daily, during a meal, for a period of at least 1 month.
- Acute crisis or at beginning of a flu: Take 1½ teaspoon (7,5 ml) from the beginning of the apparition of symptoms. The faster the product is consumed, after the symptoms appear, the more its effect will be appreciable. Up to 3 doses daily may be taken, during a maximum of 1 week. Then switch to the prolonged use for 1 month.
How: Shake well and mix with juice.
* Refrigerate after opening.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Consult a health practitioner in case of serious pathology and autoimmune diseases:- Multiple sclerosis;
- Infection with HIV
- Organ or skin graft;
- Avoid giving to children less than 12 years old and to pregnant or breastfeeding women without the advise of your health practitioner;
- Avoid consuming in case of allergies to the Aster or Labiatae families;
- Avoid consuming in case of anemia.
PRECAUTIONS
- Consume with food;
- Cease the use and consult a health practitioner if the symptoms persist or if undesirable effects should occur.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Do not combine with another product or with the following medications:- Warfarin, and immunosuppressors
Interacts with:
- Tetracyclines, iron supplements, antiplatelets, hypotensors, anticoagulants and immunosuppressors;
- May increase the effect of certain antiviral medications such as acyclovir and interferon;
- Zinc over consumption may cause copper deficiencies;
- In the event of serious disease or consumption with other medications, do not take this product without the consent of your doctor or your health practitioner.
SIDE EFFECTS
- May cause irritation or dryness of mucous membranes;
- Possibility of headaches, diarrhea, insomnia, intestinal disorders and tiredness;
- Hypersensitive reactions.
SPEED OF THE EFFECT
Two types of effects can occur:- “Influenza-killer” fast effect”. When the product is consumed in significant amount at the first appearance of symptoms of a cold, infection or bacterial or viral infection attack, the body drastically increases the white blood cells production. This often causes, a few hours after ingestion of the product, abundant sweating and a sudden rise in body temperature. Since these side effects are rather unpleasant, it is preferable to take the formulation before lying down in order to maximize the chances that the body eliminates the pathogen agents immediately. Thus, in less than 24 hours, the symptoms will disappear or decrease drastically and the “danger” is isolated. This approach will be effective if Immunotonik is taken at the first appearance of symptoms.
- Long-term effect. The individual suffering from repeated infections will see their immune system stimulated. This will help the body defend itself in many ways. As a result, i.e. the interval and the frequency with which the pathology appears, as well as a decrease in the intensity of the symptoms could be seen weeks or months following the start of treatment.
Certain individuals suffering from autoimmune disorders (fibromyalgia, etc.) will be able to see a reduction in symptoms. However, it will probably take a few months. It is thus advised to use this product in combination with another.
Immutonik is recommended to those who:
- Suffer from infections, recurrent common colds or influenzas: those whose entourage affirms that they are “always” sick;
- Observe the primary symptoms of influenza or cold;
- Are weakened or have little energy;
- Often suffer from seasonal influenza, in the middle and end of winter season, for example;
- Undergo a level of very high stress as well as the elderly;
- Have consumed antibiotics and whose immune system is weakened; thus exposed to repetitive infections;
- Suffer from a chronic health problem;
- Travel in places where their immune system is likely to be put at a severe test;
- Work in close contact with the public;
- Are over-training such as athletes or individuals that over-trained;
- Overworked students;
- Insomniacs.
SYNERGISTIC ACTION
Our formulation:- Allows to increase the phagocytic activity. Thus, the pathogen agents will be ingested and destroyed;
- Helps to stimulate NK T-cells (Natural Killer). The latter directly attack the infected cells and cause their destruction. They do not act through the recognition of an antigen;
- Antibacterial and antiviral actions. Certain molecules allow for the destruction of bacteria or virus, without however that the latter can get accustomed to it (without tolerance). (Louise: pas sure!!!)
- Increase in interferon levels. Proteins released by infected cells convey a message of alarm which causes stimulation of the immune system;
- Increase of body temperature. Taken in large doses, the product may induce fever, which contributes to weaken the bacteria and testify to its strong immunizing activity.
- Lymphatic circulation is slightly stimulated, which allows an improvement in the circulation of white blood cells.
- Elimination process of toxins in the body is slightly stimulated.
Q. How do I know if I have a cold or the flu?
A. How often do people say, “I have the flu?” Have a congested nose, a headache, a cough and even a little fever is not enough to affirm that we have a flu. There are several differences between a common cold and influenza.There are two categories of influenzas or epidemics and they appear in 2 ways: seasonal epidemics and world epidemics (pandemics).
Influenza is a highly contagious illness. The symptoms begin suddenly and invade the whole organism. It is transmitted from an infected person to another by invisible vapor that the body exhales during breathing, nasal flow, sneeze, cough, etc. To be infected, it is necessary to be in direct contact with the person or to offer favorable grounds for infection such as fatigue, overwork, stress or exhaustion. Once the virus is fixed on the cells receptors, it invades them immediately. The infected person is contagious for approximately 6 days.
After an incubation period from approximately 24 to 48 hours, the primary symptoms will appear: fatigue, shivers, headaches, nasal congestion, cough, laryngitis, articular and muscular pains and sometimes accompanied with high fever. The complete establishment will take from 1 to 2 weeks. The symptoms should be supervised because an unattended influenza can degenerate into bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.
A cold is also contagious. The symptoms are: fatigue, cough, nasal flow and sneezes. Certain people will show a little fever of increased 1 to 2 degrees and will seldom feel light muscle discomforts. Colds can worsen: sore throat, dry and even painful, tearful eyes, headaches, nasal secretions which can become yellowish and thick. Symptoms may vary from one cold to another. A non attended cold may also degenerate to get worse.
Colds last for approximately 3 to 4 days, but may be prolonged up to 10 days. An adult may catch 1 or 2 colds per year and children from 5 to 8 per year. Colds are more frequent during the colder months, because people live more often inside where the air is often not renewed enough.
Q. What is antibiotic resistance?
A. To be effective, an antibiotic must come into contact with bacteria, then it must penetrate it without being destroyed or modified. It must then be fixed at a target in order to disturb bacterial physiology. If one of these conditions is not filled, the antibiotic appears ineffective. This phenomenon is called resistance have heavy consequences. There exists natural resistances, those programmed in the bacterial genome and acquired resistance, consecutive to modification of chromosomal genetic equipment or plasmatics.Antibiotic resistance stock is qualified, when it can grow in the presence of an antibiotic concentration higher than the concentration which inhibits the majority of stock of the same species. Chromosomal resistances represent 80% of acquired resistance. They are contagious and are transmitted horizontally between the bacteria in cohabitation, even when they are different species. They can be related to several antibiotics, even several families of antibiotics, involving poly-resistance. Bacteria defend themselves against the action of antibiotics by producing enzymes capable of inactivating the antibiotics, by modifying the structure of their targets and by making the drug impermeable to the drug.
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