Now Foods Echinacea 400mg, Dietary Supplement for strengthening the immune system, 100 capsules

 Echinacea supports the immune system through a variety of mechanisms that help phagocytosis and the production of T-Cell. Extractions are standardized to specific levels of the marker compounds known to enhance the immune system. Derivatives of caffeic acid (echinacosides), polysaccharides , polyacetylenes, alkylamides, and flavonoids are among the constituents of this plant , known to their activities.
 
Herbal medicines Echinacea traditionally used for the treatment of inflammatory and viral diseases such as colds , cough and upper respiratory infections . Recent studies indicate that they may also be used as an antioxidant against free radicals to prevent cardiovascular diseases , arthritis and aging.
 
 
 
The parts of Echinacea used in herbal medicinal products are the roots and aerial parts of three species : Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea pallida. The main active ingredients of Echinacea are caffeic acid derivatives ( phenolic compounds ), alkamides and polysaccharides. The Chicoric acid is the main phenolic compound in Echinacea purpurea ,
 
The essence of the root E.purpurea has greater capacity for removing free radicals from those of E. pallida or E. angustifolia, thanks to the larger amount of phenolic encountered it . The E. purpurea is also known to stimulate the immune system to prevent the common cold, influenza and chronic respiratory infections , because it is rich in cichoric acid.
 
 
 
The NOW ® Echinacea contains 400 mg of the most active form of Echinacea purpurea