Astragalus (Root) by Natures Sunshine

Helps Stimulate Immune Response. Adaptogenic Herb. Helps the Body Cope with Stress. Helps Stimulate the Body’s Natural Production of Interferon.

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History and Usage: Astragalus [Immune, Circulatory] root has been used to promote immune function and as a tonic to build stamina. Ancient Chinese texts record the use of astragalus for tonifying the spleen, blood and chi.

Astragalus contains saponins, sterols, flavonoids, isoflavones and polysaccharides that have health-protecting benefits.

Research shows that astragalus root stimulates the immune system in many ways. It increases the number of stem cells in bone marrow and lymph tissue and encourages their development into active immune cells. It appears to help trigger immune cells from a "resting" state into heightened activity.

One study showed that astragalus root helps promote and maintain respiratory health. It also enhances the body's production of immunoglobulin and stimulates macrophages. Astragalus can help activate T cells and natural killer cells.

Several studies also show that astragalus offers heart-protecting effects, including protection against oxidative damage. The flavonoids, saponins and polysaccharides found in astragalus root help minimize free radical damage on membranes.

Each capsule contains 420 mg of astragalus root.

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Label Information and Ingredients: Suggested Use: Take two capsules with a meal three times daily.

Supplemental Facts Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) Ingredients Per Serving % DV Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus) 840 mg * * Daily Value Not Established Notes: Astragalus is a powerful adaptogenic herb that heightens immune system responses. Astragalus has been used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Nature’s Sunshine uses natural source materials in its products that are subject to color variation. Product of U.S.A. Other Ingredients: Gelatin and water.

Caution: This bottle was sealed for your protection. Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged.

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Websites for Further Research:

http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/

http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allergy

http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins/in...

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fo...

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vitamins.html

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