Immune Support Review – 8 Things You May Not Know

Immune Support is marketed as a formula which targets the well-functioning of the immune system, maintenance or boosting it, either way. The formula is a blend of Vitamins, Minerals and herbal extracts designed to provide the immune system with the right nutrients to work at optimum levels.

The manufacturer of the formula is a company called Silver Bear, a company based in the United States, Montana. According to the company, all formulations are Halal and Kosher certified, vegetarian. More so, they do not contain preservatives, allergens and gluten.The manufacturer offers little information on how the product works, what their ailment claims are specifically or how the product is different from other similar benefit claims products.

However, it claims that each product is compounded the day it is ordered, therefore guaranteeing the product’s freshness. Also, shipment is free, although the producer does not mention whether this policy refers to the United States orders or to all orders.

1) What is Immune Support?

Immune Support is a blend of vitamins, minerals and herbal extracts designed to strengthen the immune system and ensure proper functioning.

Vitamin A is essential to the immune system. Studies have shown that it plays a role in infections and in maintaining mucosal surfaces. Vitamin A deficiency is usually associated with low immunity and thus high infection risk. Vitamin D is naturally synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight. Current research is focusing on Vitamin D’s ability to fight disease and its role in the immune system.

Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring, vital substance found in all cells of the human body, animals and a large number of plants. It is a fat soluble antioxidant which plays an essential part in regulating genes which control energy. Coenzyme Q10 has been the subject of numerous clinical studies to determine the effects it has on conditions like: heart failure, blood pressure related (hypertension), migraine headaches, cancer or Parkinson’s disease. Also, deficiencies in CoQ10 are known to result in the suppression of the immune system.

2) Ingredients of Immune Support

Immune Support includes the following ingredients: Vitamin A, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid), Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol), Vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols), Zinc (as zinc mono-l-methionine), Selenium (as l-selenomethionine), Astragalus Extract (root), Grape seed extract, CoQ10, Maitake extract, Reishi Extract (fruiting root), and Shiitake Extract (fruiting root).

3) Does Immune Support Work?

Advertised as an immune stabilizer, Immune Support contains a series of ingredients that are claimed as reliable in this formula. The ingredients range from Vitamins to herb extracts and minerals. This product contains CoQ10. Evidence has shown that CoQ10 is a natural chemical found in every cell of the human body. It represents a substance similar to a vitamin which can be brought into the body from a variety of foods but in little amounts. Within its functions, one of the most important is helping enzymes perform body processes such as digesting food or protecting skeletal muscles as well as the heart. Some studies relate this substance to cancer treatments, but these claims have not been proven. Side effects of CoQ10 supplementation include rash and diarrhea. Also, pregnant or lactating women should keep away from CoQ10 based remedies because the safety of this treatment has not been established.

Another ingredient found in the Immune Support formula is Shiitake extract, a medicinal mushroom. It has been reported as a “Qi” booster, a liver unifier and support for the immune health. The active compound in Shiitake is Lentinan which is presented as an immune booster but within normal ranges. Unwanted effects related to Shiitake supplementation include: allergic reactions, decrease in vitamin B3 absorption and lowering of blood sugar levels.

There is no sufficient online information regarding the beneficial properties of this product. Thus its Effectiveness has not been proven.

4) Immune Support Benefits & Results

• Individually researched ingredients related to immune system functioning
• Freshly bottled products on every order

5) Immune Support Warnings and Precautions

• Missing information regarding side effects of the product or drug interactions
• Lack of consumer reviews
• No money back guarantee offered

6) Immune Support Price

Sold by bottles containing 180 capsules, Immune Support can be regarded as an expensive product, especially considering the lack of information when it comes to its effectiveness. It can be found for purchase either on manufacturer website or other online retailers.

7) Directions For Taking Immune Support

The manufacturer does not mention any Immune Support side effects, nor could we identify any consumer reviews to fairly asses the formula’s effectiveness.

8) Bottom Line – Does It Really Work?

Immune Support is a rather unconvincing product, due to a general lack of product information offered by the manufacturer (rather than a list of ingredients) and to a lack of direct consumer perspective.

Even though many of the ingredients in Immune Support have been researched to different extents and proven to positively impact the immune system functioning (in a way or another), the formula as such has not been clinically tested or researched.

Also, the manufacturer offers no information on potential side effects or other medication interactions; therefore we recommend specialized advice to be sought prior to starting treatment. For example, the Reishi mushroom extract is known to cause dryness of the mouth, nosebleed and stomach upset.