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ON SALE THIS MONTH
Wellness Formula is designed to support the immune system when under physical stress. It contains a powerful combination of herbs, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals formulated to boost your well-being.
What has made Wellness Formula America’s number one
immune formula? Wellness is uniquely effective because it
addresses systems, not just symptoms. Source Naturals recognizes
that nutritional symptoms are really body systems
out of alignment.
Wellness is a Bio-Aligned Formula™ that goes deep to the root
cause of body system imbalances. It is expertly designed to support
interlocking components of the immune system, including
mucous membranes, cell-mediated immunity and humoral
immunity. It also addresses interrelated body systems that impact
winter health: antioxidant defense, stress response, and the
respiratory system. |
Immune System
A healthy immune system is critically important to help you withstand the ravages of winter. The immune system includes barriers that keep foreign materials from entering your body, such as the skin, mucus, and the cough reflex. If these barriers fail, protection is provided by internal components. Immune system components addressed by Wellness Formula include protective barriers such as the skin, mucous membranes, cell-mediated immunity involving T-lymphocytes and thymus support, and humoral (body fluid) immunity, consisting of B-lymphocytes and macrophage interactions.
Immune enhancing nutrients in Wellness Formula:
- Vitamin A is involved in T-lymphocyte activity, mucosal immunity and phagocytosis
- Vitamin C is concentrated in the white blood cells
- Beta carotene is involved in thymus gland function and in white blood cell activity
- Echinacea’s can help support immune function, specifically the activity of macrophages
- Astragalus is a primary supporter of natural defenses with immunopotentiating effects
- Zinc is found in specific protein compounds within the thymus gland that play an important role in the differentiation of T-cells
Respiratory System-Cleansing Mucous Membranes
Our nasal passages, sinuses, throat, and bronchial tubes are protected by mucous membranes, moist layers of connective tissue that are the first line of immune defense. Cleansing the mucous membranes is an important part of winterizing your immune system.
Vitamin A is necessary for the secretion of mucin (a constituent of mucus) in the intestinal mucous membranes and for the integrity of connective tissue. The integrity of vessels and membranes is also supported by vitamin C, mullein, copper, and zinc. Astragalus, isatis, garlic, goldenseal, Oregon grape, and pau d’arco are herbs that cleanse the mucous membranes.
Stress Response Mechanisms
Science now shows that emotional and physiological stress significantly impacts the immune system. Wellness Formula supports our bodies overall response to stress. Siberian ginseng is an adaptogen whose key constituents, saponin glycosides, support the body's stress response. The herb astragalus, and the minerals calcium and magnesium also support stress response.
Antioxidant Defense
While carrying out their immune functions, white blood cells generate free radicals, highly reactive molecules that can damage the very white blood cells that produce them. Vitamin C, a free radical scavenger, is concentrated in certain white blood cells, providing them with a built-in defense mechanism. Bioflavonoids act as cofactors that complement the action of vitamin C. Additional antioxidant support is provided by vitamin A, beta carotene, copper, selenium, hawthorn, and pau d’arco.
Supplement Facts
Capsules per Container: 90 Tablets
Serving Size: Two (2) Tablets
Servings per Container: 45
Suggested Use: For best results, begin taking Wellness Formula tablets at the very first signs of imbalances in your well-being. During imbalance, take 2 tablets twice daily. For wellness maintenance, take 1 or 2 tablets daily.
Supplement Facts for Tablet
Serving Size: 2 tablet(s) |
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Amount |
%DV* |
| Calories |
5 |
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| Total Carbohydrates |
1 g |
<1% |
| Vitamin A (as palmitate 2,670 IU & beta carotene 666 IU) |
3,336 IU |
667% |
| Vitamin C (from ascorbic acid, zinc, calcium & magnesium ascorbates) |
900 mg |
1,500% |
| Zinc (as zinc ascorbate) |
15 mg |
100% |
| Selenium (as sodium selenite) |
40 mcg |
57% |
| Copper (as copper citrate) |
200 mcg |
10% |
| Sodium |
10 mg |
<1% |
| Garlic Clove |
240 mg |
† |
| Propolis |
102 mg |
† |
| European Elder Berry Extract (5% flavonoids) |
164 mg |
† |
| Polygonatum odoratum Rhizome |
180 mg |
† |
| Echinacea purpurea Root Extract (1.5:1) |
206 mg |
† |
| Boneset Aerial Parts Extract (4:1) |
60 mg |
† |
| Propolis Extract (2:1) |
144 mg |
† |
| Isatis Root (4:1) |
24 mg |
† |
| Horehound Aerial Parts (4:1) |
36 mg |
† |
| Olive Leaf Extract (15% oleuropeins) |
86 mg |
† |
| Bioflavonoids |
56 mg |
† |
| Elecampane Root Extract (4:1) |
76 mg |
† |
| Andrographics Aerial Parts Extract (10% andrographolides) |
66 mg |
† |
| Eleuthero Root Extract (5:1) |
50 mg |
† |
| Mullein Leaf (4:1) |
31 mg |
† |
| Astragalus Root Extract (10:1) |
13 mg |
† |
| Pau D'Arco Bark Extract (3:1) |
22 mg |
† |
| Cayenne Fruit |
26 mg |
† |
| Grape Seed Extract (Proanthodyn™) |
20 mg |
† |
| Ginger Root Extract (5% gingerols) |
20 mg |
† |
| Isatis Root Extract (4:1) |
12 mg |
† |
| Angelica Root Extract (1% ligustilide) |
20 mg |
† |
| Goldenseal Root Extract (5% alkaloids) |
32 mg |
† |
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† Daily Value not established.
* Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Other Ingredients: stearic acid, modified cellulose gum, acacia gum, colloidal silicon dioxide, and acacia gum. Contains soy.
Contains no dairy, egg, gluten or wheat, sugar, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
Warning: Do not use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of the reach of children.
Manufactured by Source Naturals
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Wellness Formula
Herbal Defense Complex Bio-Aligned Formula
by Source Naturals
90 tablets
$11.86 ON SALE (Our Regular Price $13.95, Retail Price $22.98)
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References
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