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Cold and Flu Support

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Supplementation with certain nutrients and herbal remedies can be beneficial for supporting the immune system and may help in the prevention or management of cold and flu symptoms. Vitamin C is known to support various cellular functions of both the innate and adaptive immune systems. American ginseng has been shown to have immune-modulating effects and may enhance the performance of immune cells. Echinacea is believed to boost the immune system and has been used traditionally to treat or prevent colds, flu, and other infections. Zinc is essential for immune system function, including the development and function of immune cells. A large portion of the immune system is located in the gut, and maintaining a healthy gut flora through the use of probiotics can support overall immune function. When you order in our online store Fullscript will ship the products directly to your door. Free standard shipping is available as soon as your order reaches $50! Feel free to check the catalog for items like tea, coffee, essential oils, and toxin-free personal care products! If you'd like to order over the phone you can reach the Fullscript customer success team at 1 (866) 807-3828. Berggren, A., Lazou Ahrén, I., Larsson, N., & Önning, G. (2011). Randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled study using new probiotic lactobacilli for strengthening the body immune defence against viral infections. European Journal of Nutrition , 50 (3), 203–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-010-0127-6 (B) Davidson, L. E., Fiorino, A.-M., Snydman, D. R., & Hibberd, P. L. (2011). Lactobacillus GG as an immune adjuvant for live-attenuated influenza vaccine in healthy adults: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition , 65 (4), 501–507. https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2010.289 (C) Goel, V., Lovlin, R., Barton, R., Lyon, M. R., Bauer, R., Lee, T. D. G., & Basu, T. K. (2004). Efficacy of a standardized echinacea preparation (Echinilin) for the treatment of the common cold: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics , 29 (1), 75–83. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2710.2003.00542.x (B) Goel, V., Lovlin, R., Chang, C., Slama, J. V., Barton, R., Gahler, R., Bauer, R., Goonewardene, L., & Basu, T. K. (2005). A proprietary extract from the echinacea plant (Echinacea purpurea) enhances systemic immune response during a common cold. Phytotherapy Research , 19 (8), 689–694. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.1733 (B) Hemilä, H. (2017). Zinc lozenges and the common cold: A meta-analysis comparing zinc acetate and zinc gluconate, and the role of zinc dosage. JRSM Open , 8 (5), 2054270417694291. https://doi.org/10.1177/2054270417694291 (A) Hemilä, H., & Chalker, E. (2013). Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 1 , CD000980. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD000980.pub4 ( A) Hemilä, H., & Chalker, E. (2015). The effectiveness of high dose zinc acetate lozenges on various common cold symptoms: A meta-analysis. BMC Family Practice , 16 , 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-015-0237-6 (A) Hemilä, H., Fitzgerald, J. T., Petrus, E. J., & Prasad, A. (2017). Zinc acetate lozenges may improve the recovery rate of common cold patients: An individual patient data meta-analysis. Open Forum Infectious Diseases , 4 (2), ofx059. https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofx059 (A) Hemilä, H., Petrus, E. J., Fitzgerald, J. T., & Prasad, A. (2016). Zinc acetate lozenges for treating the common cold: An individual patient data meta-analysis. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology , 82 (5), 1393–1398. https://doi.org/10.1111/bcp.13057 (A) Jawad, M., Schoop, R., Suter, A., Klein, P., & Eccles, R. (2012). Safety and efficacy profile of echinacea purpurea to prevent common cold episodes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , 2012 , 841315. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/841315 (B) Johnston, C. S., Barkyoumb, G. M., & Schumacher, S. S. (2014). Vitamin C supplementation slightly improves physical activity levels and reduces cold incidence in men with marginal vitamin C status: A randomized controlled trial. Nutrients , 6 (7), 2572–2583. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu6072572 (C) Kang, E.-J., Kim, S. Y., Hwang, I.-H., & Ji, Y.-J. (2013). The effect of probiotics on prevention of common cold: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial studies. Korean Journal of Family Medicine , 34 (1), 2–10. https://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.2013.34.1.2 (A) Karsch-Völk, M., Barrett, B., Kiefer, D., Bauer, R., Ardjomand-Woelkart, K., & Linde, K. (2014). Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 2 , CD000530. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD000530.pub3 (A) Lei, W.-T., Shih, P.-C., Liu, S.-J., Lin, C.-Y., & Yeh, T.-L. (2017). Effect of probiotics and prebiotics on immune response to influenza vaccination in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutrients , 9 (11). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9111175 (A) Leyer, G. J., Li, S., Mubasher, M. E., Reifer, C., & Ouwehand, A. C. (2009). Probiotic effects on cold and influenza-like symptom incidence and duration in children. Pediatrics , 124 (2), e172–e179. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-2666 (B) McElhaney, J. E., Goel, V., Toane, B., Hooten, J., & Shan, J. J. (2006). Efficacy of COLD-fX in the prevention of respiratory symptoms in community-dwelling adults: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled trial. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , 12 (2), 153–157. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2006.12.153 (C) McElhaney, J. E., Gravenstein, S., Cole, S. K., Davidson, E., O’neill, D., Petitjean, S., Rumble, B., & Shan, J. J. (2004). A placebo-controlled trial of a proprietary extract of North American ginseng (CVT-E002) to prevent acute respiratory illness in institutionalized older adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society , 52 (1), 13–19. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52004.x (B) Moyad, M. A., Robinson, L. E., Zawada, E. T., Jr, Kittelsrud, J. M., Chen, D.-G., Reeves, S. G., & Weaver, S. E. (2008). Effects of a modified yeast supplement on cold/flu symptoms. Urologic Nursing , 28 (1), 50–55. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18335698 (B) Moyad, M. A., Robinson, L. E., Zawada, E. T., Kittelsrud, J., Chen, D.-G., Reeves, S. G., & Weaver, S. (2010). Immunogenic yeast-based fermentate for cold/flu-like symptoms in nonvaccinated individuals. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , 16 (2), 213–218. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2009.0310 (B) Olivares, M., Díaz-Ropero, M. P., Sierra, S., Lara-Villoslada, F., Fonollá, J., Navas, M., Rodríguez, J. M., & Xaus, J. (2007). Oral intake of Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 enhances the effects of influenza vaccination. Nutrition , 23 (3), 254–260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2007.01.004 (B) Prasad, A. S., Beck, F. W. J., Bao, B., Fitzgerald, J. T., Snell, D. C., Steinberg, J. D., & Cardozo, L. J. (2007). Zinc supplementation decreases incidence of infections in the elderly: Effect of zinc on generation of cytokines and oxidative stress. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , 85 (3), 837–844. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/85.3.837 (B) Prasad, A. S., Beck, F. W. J., Bao, B., Snell, D., & Fitzgerald, J. T. (2008). Duration and severity of symptoms and levels of plasma interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor, and adhesion molecules in patients with common cold treated with zinc acetate. The Journal of Infectious Diseases , 197 (6), 795–802. https://doi.org/10.1086/528803 (B) Predy, G. N., Goel, V., Lovlin, R., Donner, A., Stitt, L., & Basu, T. K. (2005). Efficacy of an extract of North American ginseng containing poly-furanosyl-pyranosyl-saccharides for preventing upper respiratory tract infections: A randomized controlled trial. Canadian Medical Association Journal , 173 (9), 1043–1048. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.1041470 (B) Ran, L., Zhao, W., Wang, J., Wang, H., Zhao, Y., Tseng, Y., & Bu, H. (2018). Extra dose of vitamin c based on a daily supplementation shortens the common cold: A meta-analysis of 9 randomized controlled trials. BioMed Research International , 2018 , 1837634. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/1837634 (A) Schoop, R., Klein, P., Suter, A., & Johnston, S. L. (2006). Echinacea in the prevention of induced rhinovirus colds: A meta-analysis. Clinical Therapeutics , 28 (2), 174–183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinthera.2006.02.001 (A) Science, M., Johnstone, J., Roth, D. E., Guyatt, G., & Loeb, M. (2012). Zinc for the treatment of the common cold: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Canadian Medical Association Journal , 184 (10), E551–E561. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.111990 (A) Seida, J. K., Durec, T., & Kuhle, S. (2011). North American (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng) preparations for prevention of the common cold in healthy adults: A systematic review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , 2011 , 282151. https://doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nep068 (A) Shah, S. A., Sander, S., White, C. M., Rinaldi, M., & Coleman, C. I. (2007). Evaluation of echinacea for the prevention and treatment of the common cold: A meta-analysis. The Lancet Infectious Diseases , 7 (7), 473–480. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(07)70160-3 (A) Singh, M., & Das, R. R. (2015). Zinc for the common cold. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 4 , CD001364. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001364.pub5 (A) Yeh, T.-L., Shih, P.-C., Liu, S.-J., Lin, C.-H., Liu, J.-M., Lei, W.-T., & Lin, C.-Y. (2018). The influence of prebiotic or probiotic supplementation on antibody titers after influenza vaccination: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Drug Design, Development and Therapy , 12 , 217–230. https://doi.org/10.2147/DDDT.S155110 (A)

Weight management Support

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When considering weight loss, supplements can sometimes play a supportive role when paired with a balanced diet and regular exercise. Protein: Protein supports muscle repair and growth, especially important during weight loss to preserve lean muscle mass. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: These fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial since obesity is associated with chronic inflammation. Gut Health: Akkermansia is a genus of gut bacteria that has been associated with a healthy body weight and metabolism. It may help improve the gut barrier function and reduce inflammation. EGCg (Epigallocatechin gallate): EGCg, a type of catechin found in green tea, is believed to help boost metabolism and increase fat burning. EGCg can help combat oxidative stress, which is linked to obesity and chronic diseases. Psyllium: Psyllium is a soluble fiber that can help increase feelings of fullness and reduce appetite. It can help regulate bowel movements and improve digestive health, which is important for overall weight management. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): CLA is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in meat and dairy products. Some studies suggest it may help reduce body fat mass in humans. Álvarez-Arraño, V., & Martín‐Peláez, S. (2021). Effects of Probiotics and Synbiotics on Weight Loss in Subjects with Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review. Nutrients , 13 (10), 3627. Badely, M., Sepandi, M., Samadi, M., & Parastouei, K. (2019). The effect of whey protein on the components of metabolic syndrome in overweight and obese individuals; a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome (Print) , 13 (6), 3121–3131. Bender, N., Portmann, M., Heg, Z., Hofmann, K., Zwahlen, M., & Egger, M. (2014). Fish or n3‐PUFA intake and body composition: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Obesity Reviews (Print) , 15 (8), 657–665. Chen, I., Liu, C., Chiu, J., & Hsu, C. H. (2016). Therapeutic effect of high-dose green tea extract on weight reduction: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Clinical Nutrition , 35 (3), 592–599. Da Silva Pontes, K. S., Guedes, M. R., Cunha, M. R., De Souza Mattos, S., Silva, M. I. B., Neves, M. F., Marques, B. C. a. A., & Klein, M. R. S. T. (2021). Effects of probiotics on body adiposity and cardiovascular risk markers in individuals with overweight and obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Clinical Nutrition , 40 (8), 4915–4931. Haghravan, S., Keshavarz, SA., Mazaheri, R., Alizadeh, Z., Mansournia, MA. (2016). Effect of omega-3 PUFAs supplementation with lifestyle modification on anthropometric indices and vo2 max in overweight women. Arch Iran Med . 19(5), 342-7. Hamdallah, H., Elyse Ireland, H., & Williams, J. (2020). Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Effect on Body Weight and Body Composition in Women (Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis). Proceedings of the Nutrition Society , 79(OCE2), E262. Huwiler, V. V., Schönenberger, K. A., Von Brunegg, A. S., Reber, E., Mühlebach, S., Stanga, Z., & Balmer, M. L. (2022). Prolonged Isolated Soluble Dietary Fibre Supplementation in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Nutrients , 14 (13), 2627. Jovanovski, E., Mazhar, N., Komishon, A., Khayyat, R., Li, D., Mejía, S. B., Khan, T., Jenkins, A. L., Duvnjak, L., Sievenpiper, J. L., & Vuksan, V. (2020). Effect of viscous fiber supplementation on obesity indicators in individuals consuming calorie-restricted diets: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. European Journal of Nutrition (Print) , 60 (1), 101–112. Kim, B., Lim, H. R., Lee, H., Lee, H., Kang, W., & Kim, E. Y. (2016). The effects of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on metabolic syndrome patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Functional Foods , 25 , 588–598. Lin, Y., Shi, D., Su, B., Wei, J., Găman, M., Macit, M. S., Nascimento, I. J. B. D., & Guimarães, N. S. (2020). The effect of green tea supplementation on obesity: A systematic review and dose–response meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials. Phytotherapy Research , 34 (10), 2459–2470. Namazi, N., Irandoost, P., Larijani, B., & Azadbakht, L. (2019). The effects of supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid on anthropometric indices and body composition in overweight and obese subjects: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition , 59 (17), 2720–2733. Office of Dietary Supplements – Dietary supplements for weight loss . (2022, May). https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/WeightLoss-HealthProfessional/ Pal, S., Khossousi, A., Binns, C., Dhaliwal, S. S., & Ellis, V. (2010). The effect of a fibre supplement compared to a healthy diet on body composition, lipids, glucose, insulin and other metabolic syndrome risk factors in overweight and obese individuals. British Journal of Nutrition , 105 (1), 90–100. Sedláček, P., Plavinová, I., Langmajerová, J., Dvořáková, J., Novák, J., Trefil, L., Müller, L., Buňatová, P., Zeman, V., & Müllerová, D. (2018). Effect of n-3 fatty acids supplementation during life style modification in women with overweight. Central European Journal of Public Health (Print) , 26 (4), 265–271. Sepandi, M., Samadi, M., Shirvani, H., Alimohamadi, Y., Taghdir, M., Goudarzi, F., & Akbarzadeh, I. (2022). Effect of whey protein supplementation on weight and body composition indicators: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN , 50 , 74–83. Wirunsawanya, K., Upala, S., Jaruvongvanich, V., & Sanguankeo, A. (2017). Whey protein supplementation Improves body composition and cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obese patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of the American College of Nutrition (Print) , 37 (1), 60–70. Zhang, Q., Wu, Y., & Fei, X. (2016). Effect of probiotics on body weight and body-mass index: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition , 67 (5), 571–580. Zhang, Y. Y., Liu, W., Zhao, T., & Tian, H. (2016). Efficacy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation in managing overweight and obesity: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. ˜the œJournal of Nutrition, Health & Aging , 21 (2), 187–192.