Zinc Acetate
Zinc is well known for the significant role it plays in immune response and immune health. It enhances both innate and adaptive immunity, is vital for immune cell function, and is crucial for the formation and modulation of inflammatory processes. In persons with zinc deficiency, zinc supplementation improves not only type I and II interferon production/response, but also immune cell survival, maturation and function.
Zinc is essential for immune cell development and for maintaining activity of immune cells including neutrophils, monocytes, macro-phages, NK cells, B cells, and T cells. A deficiency leads to impaired immune function and promotes systemic inflammation. In studies with both young adults and elderly subjects, oxidative stress markers and generation of inflammatory cytokines decreased with supplementation of zinc.
Zinc is essential for virtually all processes in the human body. Observations during zinc deficiency indicate that the absence of zinc severely impairs the immune response.
Zinc is well absorbed when dissolved in the mouth, particularly when provided in the zinc acetate form (the zinc salt of acetic acid, the primary component of vinegar).
There is no question that zinc is an essential trace element for all living organisms and their biological processes. Zinc plays a key role in more than 300 enzymes and is involved in cell communication, proliferation, differentiation and survival. Zinc also plays a role in regulating the immune system with implications in pathologies where zinc deficiency and inflammation are observed.
We know that zinc is critical for the immune system. Of all age groups, the elderly have an increased probability for zinc deficiency, documented by a decline of serum or plasma zinc levels. Zinc deficiency in the elderly may impair zinc-dependent signaling, and thereby immune function
Baobab Fruit
The fruit of A. digitata is nutritious and could have significant value as an ingredient in functional foods and dietary supplements. It is also a novel source of compounds that support a healthy inflammatory response and a healthy immune response.
Baobab is rich in vitamins and minerals, containing more than 100 mg vitamin C per 100g of dried fruit pulp — higher than many other fruits. This African botanical is also a good source of calcium, iron, and magnesium compared to other fruits. Based on its ORAC values, baobab fruit pulp has a higher antioxidant capacity than many berries — twice as high as those of pomegranate and cranberry.
Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is a type of honey native to New Zealand. It’s produced by bees who pollinate the flower Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as the manuka bush. Many studies have shown that manuka honey has the ability to support a healthy microbiome in the mouth, which supports an overall healthy immune response. Additionally, manuka honey has strong antioxidant benefits, and also promotes a healthy anti-inflammatory response.
To keep your gums and teeth healthy, it is important to minimize undesirable oral bacteria that can contribute to plaque formation. It’s also important to not totally wipe out the good oral bacteria that is responsible for keeping your mouth healthy. One study examined the effects of chewing or sucking on a honey chew on the reduction of plaque and gingivitis. The honey chew was made of manuka honey and similar to a chewy honey candy. Participants were instructed to either chew or suck on the honey chew for 10 minutes or chew sugar-free gum after each of their three daily meals. Significant reduction in plaque and gingival bleeding was noted in the honey-chew group, compared to those who chewed the sugar-free gum.
Quercetin
Quercetin is a pigment found in many fruits, vegetables, and plants, and belongs to a family of bioflavonoids, responsible for the bright colors and health promoting properties of many plants. Foods that contain quercetin include berries, apples, citrus fruits, kale, tomatoes, onions, buckwheat, red wine, and black tea. It is also found in herbal remedies, such as ginkgo biloba and St. John’s wort. Quercetin can be taken as a supplement in addition to other products. It can act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that cause cellular and DNA damage. Quercetin is known for its ability to promote a healthy inflammatory response, and to support a healthy neurological, cardiovascular, and immune system.
Quercetin is poorly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine, but much better absorbed via the mucous membranes of the mouth..
Cinnamon.
Cinnamon is a common spice obtained from the bark of the cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum cassis). It has been used for culinary, as well as healing purposes since ancient times in various countries. Apart from substantial amounts of several nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, choline, vitamins (A, K, C, B3), and minerals, several biological active compounds are present in the bark powder which contribute to immunomodulatory, antioxidant, promoting healthy levels of blood cholesterol, promoting healthy blood pressure and a healthy inflammatory response, promoting healthy gastrointestinal function and healthy blood sugar metabolism, and a healthy nervous system. In addition, nutritional properties of cinnamon powder include positive effects regarding growth, digestion, enhanced activity of gut microflora, and improvement of immune response.
Xylitol.
Fruits such as strawberries and vegetables like cauliflower have a natural sugar in them called xylitol. Your body also can make xylitol in the process of breaking down other dietary carbohydrates. Manufacturers create xylitol from hardwoods like birch, and can also produce it by microbial fermentation. Xylitol has been found to potentiate immune responses in many animal models. As a non-absorbable carbohydrate, it also has beneficial effects as a ‘prebiotic’ on the intestinal microbiome, which also is important in supporting a healthy immune response. Xylitol also supports oral, dental and gum health by increasing salivary flow and alkalinity. It cannot be used as a fuel source by bacteria in the oral microbiome that can be detrimental to oral health if they overgrow the healthy bacteria.
Cranberry.
Cranberries and their juice are well known for helping to support health of the human urinary tract. Recently, however, a research team at the University of Florida, Gainesville, led by Susan Percival, Ph.D., found evidence in a cell culture system which revealed mechanism by which cranberries can support overall healthy immune system function. A previous clinical study found that after eight weeks of consuming cranberry. immune cell enhancement was evident.
They found that compounds in cranberries can help prime the immune system for activity, which can help protect the body’s cells from a challenge.Proanthocyanidin-rich extracts of cranberry have also been shown to promote oral health by interfering with the formation of ‘biofilms’, which protect potentially harmful bacteria from the body’s own immune mechanisms.
Black Currant
Black Currant berries come from a small, perennial shrub native to central Europe and northern Asia which is cultivated throughout the world, including the United States, and has long been used as a food and as a component of traditional herbal medicine of many different traditions. Modern laboratories have demonstrated the potent ability of black currants to support healthy inflammation and immune function, antioxidant/lowering of oxidative stress throughout the body, and its ability to support the immune response, all of which activities are beneficial in supporting health throughout many systems of the human organism.
The properties of the black currants are conferred from its biochemical constituents, some of which include anthocyanins, flavanols (including proanthocyanidins), polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Many scientific studies have been published with regard to its various health supportive applications.Adding to the inherent antioxidant activity associated with the rich supply of polyphenolic and anthocyanin compounds within black currants, they also stimulate the production of antioxidant enzymes produced in the body, including glutathione (GSH) peroxidase and superoxide dismutase, by unknown mechanisms. Black currants also support the vascular endothelium and support its crucial ability to produce and modulate nitric oxide, to maintain healthy blood pressure and healthy blood flow.
Black currants also support a healthy oral microbiome, by inhibiting key enzymes in a number of bacteria that can overgrow in the mouth when the oral microbiome becomes unbalanced for various reasons.
With regard to eye health, multiple studies have established that the cyanidins present in black currants improve rhodopsin (a pigment in the retina which is central to healthy vision) regeneration and dark adaptations. This has the effect of improving vision. In addition, anthocyanins promote arterial relaxation, which can support blood flow to the eye and reduce fatigue to improve eye function.
Summary
Taken together these 8 amazing ingredients, both commonplace and exotic— cranberry, xylitol, cinnamon, quercetin, black currant, manuka honey, baobab fruit, and zinc, when put together in unique proportions, create a good tasting lozenge with powerhouse potential for supporting both oral and immune health.? Up to 8 lozenges per day can be used, without exceeding the recommendations for daily zinc intake for adults.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.The choice is yours. We invite you to see how you enjoy it most!
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