Echinacea blend from Good4life
Our Echinacea uses Echinacea angustifola and Echinacea purpurea where most of the research and benefits have been focused. We manufacture Good 4 Life products in Phoenix AZ and provide them in protective Dark Amber Bottles which are made from 100% Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic. So they are good 4 you and good 4 the planet.
Echinacea is the bestselling herbal remedy in the USA and possibly the world. It has been extensively researched and has shown benefits for the immune system, the production of white blood cells, for protection against colds, and for upper respiratory tract infections.
Echinacea may also increase production of interferon, an important part of the body’s response to viral infections. In fact a recent comprehensive study in 2007 at the University of Connecticut which consolidated the results from 14 different studies concluded that Echinacea can cut the duration of a cold by about one and a half days and cut the risk of catching a cold by 50%.
Echinacea purpurea was native to North America was extensively used medicinally by Native Americans,
The plant portion used from Echinacea is both the root and leaf form which the known active compounds are the phenolic compounds polysaccharides and phytosterols alkylamides polyacetylenes and caffeic acid derivatives to mention a few.
Research and Uses of Echinacea
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Used to support a healthy immune function
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Used to avoid or shorten colds
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Used to speed wound healing
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Echinacea may also support healthy inflammatory response
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Echinacea may be useful for blood purification
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Echinacea may support healthy yeast levels
Dosage of Echinacea
Echinacea is recommended to be used periodically for only two weeks at a time as it loses effectiveness when used continuously. The effectiveness is normally restored after a break of just one or two weeks. At the onset of a cold or flu, 250mg (1 capsule) can be taken up to 8 times daily two or three times daily for a total of 7 to 10 days.
Cautions
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Echinacea is considered to be safe and well tolerated in typical doses. When taken by mouth, Echinacea does not usually cause side effects
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If you have kidney disease, an autoimmune disorder, or are allergic to plants in the sunflower family, consult your health care practitioner prior to using Echinacea.
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Pregnant or lactating women should consult a health practitioner before using this product.
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Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken
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A very extensive and systematic study to review the safety of Echinacea products concluded that overall, adverse events are rare, mild and reversible, with the most common symptoms being gastrointestinal or skin-related
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 vegetarian capsule
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Amount per serving |
Amount |
%Daily Value |
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Echinacea blend Echinacea purpurea (root & leaf) Echinacea angustifolia (root) 4% total phenolic compounds, 10mg |
250mcg |
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* Daily value not established |
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Other ingredients: Rice flour, cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The Food and Drug Administration have not evaluated these statements. The statements above are the views of the manufacturer and are intended for reference only. The manufacturer can sometimes unexpectedly improve their formulation so be sure to check the product labelling, before consumption, for the most up to date information.
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