Metagenics Andro NK 40Tabs

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Clinical Benefits:

• Andro NK combines herbs and nutrients to reduce symptom severity of common cold infections and illness, via viral control.^1,2,3 Over 200 viruses are known drivers of respiratory tract infections, involving inflammatory responses⁴ and symptoms ranging from the common cold to more severe illness.^5,6,7 Zinc is directly antiviral, and during infections, increased demands can compromise zinc status.^8,9,10,11 Cellular uptake of zinc is enhanced when binding with EGCG to form compounds, called zinc ionophores*. ^12,13 Studies have shown a doubling of intracellular free zinc ions with ionophore delivery. ^14,15 Vitamin C inhibits viral replication via increased antiviral interferon production, as well as increasing proliferation of natural (NK) cells as part of the innate immune response. ^16,17 Clinical studies of Andrographis paniculata demonstrate immune stimulation,^18,19,20 explaining the traditional use to relieve symptoms including sore throat, fever and cough. 
• Studies have shown that EGCG, vitamins C, D, and zinc play various roles to regulate inflammation and inflammasome activation.²¹ Inflammasomes are multiprotein Intracellular complexes that help initiate appropriate proinflammatory responses to pathogens. ²² Prolonged or dysregulated inflammasome activation is associated with severe consequences, including tissue damage.²³ Restoration of inflammatory homeostatic mechanisms enables healthy recovery, helping patients feel better sooner and mitigates against ongoing health complications.
• Andro NK features ingredients that stimulate immunity to support healthy function.^24,25 Zinc, vitamin C and vitamin D are all critical to innate immunity, and deficiencies in one or more of these nutrients is associated with impaired immune responses and higher risk to infections.^{26,27,28,29,30,31,32} Furthermore, vitamins C, D, and zinc support structural and functional integrity of mucosal barriers against pathogens.³³ While, clinical studies confirm EGCG and andrographolides both inhibit viral activity through inhibiting viral absorption to host cells and preventing viral formation and maturation.^34,35

Directions:

Adults: Take 2 tablets daily with food.

Ingredients:

Free from dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast and soy protein. Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.

Excipients: Citric acid, Croscarmellose sodium, Glycerol, Hypomellose, Magnesium stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose and Silicon dioxide.