Nutrients
Immune Phix Science
Immune Phix contains a number of key nutrients known to support immune health, including:
- vitamin B12 from Irish mushroom,
- natural vitamin C from dried berries and cherries,
- vitamin D3 from marine algae
- magnesium from marine multi-mineral complex from the Irish Sea
- the same type of selenium as found in nuts
- highly absorbable zinc
- Flavonoid polyphenols from 100% pure, organic, Japanese Matcha Green Tea and fruit powders.
Immune Phix Nutrition information
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Per 5g |
% NRV(*) |
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Per 15g |
% NRV |
Vitamin B12 (mcg) |
|
2.5 |
179 |
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7.5 |
537 |
Vitamin C (mg) |
|
255 |
319 |
|
765 |
957 |
Selenium (μg) |
|
100 |
182 |
|
300 |
546 |
Zinc (mg) |
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8 |
80 |
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34 |
240 |
Vitamin D3 (IU) |
|
1000 |
500 |
|
3000 |
1500 |
Magnesium (mg) |
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116 |
31 |
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348 |
93 |
Antioxidant score*** |
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1000 |
** |
|
3000 |
** |
Polyphenols |
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** |
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** |
Flavonoids |
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** |
Carotenoids |
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*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value; ** NRV not established; ***ORAC
Allergen advice: This product does NOT contain:
gluten, dairy, wheat, yeast, eggs, artificial sweeteners, colours or flavours, soy, nuts, salt, sugar.
RECOMMENDADED DAILY INTAKE: Children take 5g daily. Adults take 5 to 15g daily or as advised by your healthcare provider. *one teaspoon or similar = 5g
DIRECTIONS: Shake the Immune Phix jar before each use. Add Immune Phix to milk, juice, a smoothie, porridge, yogurt or similar. Stir and mix to dissolve. After use, place lid back on jar.
Immune Phix Nutrients
Vitamin B12
Immune Phix European Food Safety Authority health claims:
- Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Vitamin B12 roles
- energy production
- production of antibodies (a type of protein used by the immune system to attack bacteria and viruses)
- anti-viral effects
The body stores vitamin B12 in the liver. However, low vitamin B12 levels are common in all age groups and due to a combination of:
- inadequate diet;
- medications;
- difficulties with absorption.
Vitamin B12 in Immune Phix
- A single serving of Immune Phix contain 2.5 micrograms (μg) of vitamin B12, the same amount as 250g (90z) of sirloin beef!
- Our vitamin B12 in Immune Phix is derived from dried Irish mushroom.
Immune Phix natural vitamin C complex
Immune Phix European Food Safety Authority health claims:
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin C contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
Vitamin C roles
- Can decrease infection risk by up to 50% in those who are physically active;
- Can reduce the duration of infection;
- Can increase the number of antioxidant enzymes in the blood;
- Can be found in the fluid lining the nose and the lung; but only when large amounts of foods rich in vitamin C are consumed regularly.
Vitamin C appears to be most stable in food, hence we use natural vitamin C. Further, vitamin C from natural sources comes with additional phytonutrients such as carotenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols.
- The body does not store significant amounts of vitamin C.
- For optimal immune health, large amounts of vitamin C should be consumed daily.
Vitamin C in Immune Phix
- A single serving of Immune Phix contain 255 milligrams (mg) of natural vitamin C, the same amount as 13 tangerine oranges!
- Our vitamin C is derived from elderberry, acerola cherry, Indian gooseberry and strawberry.
Vitamin D
Immune Phix European Food Safety Authority health claims:
- Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system in children
Vitamin D roles
- Increases calcium absorption;
- Needed for bone growth and remodelling;
- immune system, the lung, the airway and the nose;
- Reduction of inflammation.
Vitamin D is fat soluble and the body can maintain a store of vitamin D. But the major source of vitamin D is sunshine, not diet and over 1 billion people are estimated to be vitamin D deficient.
Vitamin D in Immune Phix
- A single serving of Immune Phix contain 25 micrograms (μg) or 1,000 international units (IU) vitamin D3, the same amount as 5 glasses of fortified milk!
- Our vitamin D3 is derived from marine algae.
Magnesium
Immune Phix European Food Safety Authority health claims:
- Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Magnesium roles
- An essential trace mineral;
- The second most prevalent electrolyte in the human body;
- Involved in vitamin D metabolism;
- Can improve energy levels;
- Can improve sleep quality;
- Can improve mood;
- Can decrease inflammation.
Low intake magnesium is common due to inadequate diet.
Magnesium in Immune Phix
- A single serving of Immune Phix contain 116 milligrams (mg) of magnesium, the same amount as 30 prunes!
- Our magnesium is derived from an Irish Sea multi-mineral complex.
Selenium
Immune Phix European Food Safety Authority health claims:
- Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Selenium roles
- An essential trace mineral;
- antioxidant properties;
- Can decrease inflammation;
- A key component of many anti-oxidant enzymes, such as glutathione in the human body.
Selenium in Immune Phix
- A single serving of Immune Phix contain 100 micrograms (μg) of selenium, the same amount as 2,700 sunflower seeds!
- Our selenium is derived from the same type of selenium found in nuts.
Zinc
Immune Phix European Food Safety Authority health claims:
- Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Zinc roles
- An essential trace mineral;
- antioxidant properties;
- has multiple roles within the human immune system.
Zinc in Immune Phix
- A single serving of Immune Phix contains 8 milligram (mg) of zinc, the same amount as 75 Brazil nuts!
- Our zinc is derived from a highly absorbable type of zinc.
Phytonutrients: polyphenols and flavonoids
- Polyphenols are non-essential nutrients which have a variety of beneficial roles.
There are over 8,000 known types of polyphenols.
- There are over 8,000 known types of polyphenols.
- However modern diets are low in plant foods making polyphenol consumption low in most diets.
Polyphenols and flavonoids roles
- Antioxidant properties;
- Decrease inflammation;
- Influence gene expression;
Antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids roles in Immune Phix
- A single serving of Immune Phix has an antioxidant score of 1000, the same score as five large carrots!
- Our antioxidants are derived from elderberry, Matcha green tea, acerola cherry, Indian gooseberry, strawberry and mushroom.