Description
ArmaForce For Juniors provides vitamins A and C as well as zinc, for normal healthy immune system function. Vitamin C supplementation helps to reduce the severity of symptoms and duration of the common cold. Vitamin A maintains healthy mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. It also contains elderberry which is traditionally used in western herbal medicine (WHM) as an expectorant and for the symptomatic relief of colds. Plus echinacea traditionally used in WHM to help relieve the symptoms associated with mild upper respiratory tract infections and the common cold.
Delicious watermelon and berry flavoured powder. Easy, flexible dosing provides immune support for all ages from two and up.
Features
- Contains a blend of antioxidant nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, quercetin and zinc that help reduce free radical damage to cells in the body
- Vitamin A supports healthy mucous membranes of the respiratory tract
- Vitamins C, A and zinc provide nutritional support for a normal healthy immune system
- Vitamin C helps to reduce the severity of symptoms and duration of the common cold and provides nutritional support to help the body heal minor wounds (cuts, scratches, abrasions)
- Vitamin C supports iron absorption and normal, healthy iron metabolism
- Elderberry is traditionally used in western herbal medicine to help relieve the symptoms associated with mild upper respiratory tract infections and the common cold
Ingredients
Each 5g dose contains:
Herbal extract standardised equiv. to dry"
Echinacea purpurea (echinacea) root 250mg
equiv. to dry 1.5g
equiv. to cichoric acid 1.5mg
equiv. to alkylamides 7.4micrograms
Sambucus nigra (black elder) fruit 10mg
equiv. to dry 500mg
equiv. to anthocyanidins calculated as cyanidin chloride 600micrograms
Herbal extract equiv. to dry:
Sambucus nigra (black elder) fruit 333.4mg
equiv. to dry 2g
Nutrients:
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 400mg
Quercetin dihydrate 200mg
Zinc (as amino acid chelate) 5mg
Retinol acetate 176.9micrograms
equiv. vitamin A 150micrograms retinol equivalents
*RE = retinol equivalents
Directions
Mix powder is 100mL of water or juice and consume immediately. Take as recommended or as professionally prescribed
Children 2-9 years: Give 2.5g (1/2 scoop) once a day
Children 10-12 years: Give 5g (1 scoop) once a day
Cautions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Echinacea may cause allergic reactions in some people
- If you have a severe reaction (such as anaphylaxis) stop use and seek immediate medical attention. Use only under adult supervision.
- Not recommended for children under 2 years without medical advice
- Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.
- If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional
- Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
- Contains max. 2.5g xylitol, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea
- Contains sugar, ethanol, sulfites and soya bean products
- If you have any pre-existing conditions, are on any medications, always talk to your health professional before use
- Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional