As we are now in the fall, preparing your immune system for the cold & flu season is a good idea. Here is a round-up of some of our favorite daily immunity supplements. Rotating supplements is always a good idea, too, so we have given you a few options.
Vitamin C
Mushrooms
Zinc
Probiotics
Vitamin D with K2
Quercetin
Vitamin C is vital for the immune system. Our bodies cannot make it and need to get it from outside sources. We can get some from food, but supplements can always help. It's vital for the immune system. We have a whole post on vitamin C here.
Life Extension Vitamin C and Bio-Quercetin Phytosome
$22 for 250
Formulated with Quercetin, it contains antioxidants and is suitable for respiratory health.
Pure Radiance C by The Synergy Company
$22 for 90 servings
Formulated with natural food-based vitamin C from organic berries and fruit. The bonus is that it's straightforward for the body to absorb and easier on the stomach than other forms. It also comes in a powder form. The company is B Corp and has excellent standards.
1000mg 90 tablets $15
Ester C is a non-acidic form of vitamin C that is gentle on the stomach and tends to release over time in the body.
$14 for 30 doses
Great company and a great product. It is a little more than the other brands but still a good option. It's an ascorbic acid form of vitamin C with bioflavonoids that help absorption.
Liposomal Vitamin C is a little more pricey and good for when you feel something coming on, for travel, or when you are around many people. If you can afford these all the time, great. If not, you can rotate is with other forms of vitamin C. We have a whole blog post on this link here.
Dr. Mercola Liposomal Vit C 1000mg
$21 for 30 servings / .70 cents a serving
This one tastes great and is easy on the digestive system. I love the price point and quality.
Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C by LivOn Laboratories
$38 for 30 / 1.25 a serving
This one can travel with you. This type of vitamin C is complex to find super affordable versions. This one is not too bad. Note that you do have to mix this one with water; some people like it some do not. But you can feel it working well.
Liposomal Vitamin C by Designs for Health
$37 for 30 servings
This product works well, and the company has excellent standards and practices.
Cymbiotika Liposomal Vitamin C
$62 for 30
These are pricey. The packages are great for on-the-go and travel, and they add in biotin. If you have the budget for these, they work well. I would mainly use these for trips. Erewhon also has one similar to this for around the same price.
Astragalus is an adaptogen root with a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has been shown to have anti-viral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties and may even help with upper respiratory infections. You see it added to a lot of supplement blends, it can be taken on its own as well. It may also help with stress and has been shown to help with cardiovascular effects.
Astragalus Liquid Extract by Herb Pharm
$13 for 1oz
This is a great product, and Herb Pharm is a great company and B Corp. You can't go wrong with this one.
$30 for 15 servings
This form can be added to your morning drink. It helps with immunity and energy.
Organic Astragalus by Mary Ruth
$10 for 30 servings
This one is good easy to take and affordable.
Mushrooms can have immune-modulating effects, which means they fight to keep the immune system in balance. They can down-regulate when needed as well.
Host Defense Mycoshield Mushroom
$28 for 142 servings
This spray is duel extracted mycelium made from a blend of 5 mushrooms and comes in three flavors. This one is easy to give to kids as well as to take traveling.
$42 for 30 servings
Blends caterpillar mushroom Maitake, Reishi, Shiitake, Split Gills fungus, and Turkey Tail.
Mushroom Magic by Wooden Spoon Herbs
29$ / 25 subscribe - 20 serving
Made from 6 medicinal mushrooms with duel extraction sweetened with cinnamon and vanilla. Tastes great.
$34 for 120 capsules
Purica micronizes their organic mushrooms for maximum absorption. This company has excellent standards and great mushroom blends for various alignments.
5 Defenders Organic Mushroom Blend Capsules by Real Mushrooms
$34 for 45 servings
Made from Organic Turkey Tail, Organic Reishi, Organic Maitake, Organic Shiitake, and Organic Chaga. 3rd party tested, verified to contain beta-glucans.
$40 for 60 / .66 each less if you subscribe
This blend contains seven mushroom mycelium, which is grown on turmeric and black rice. 250 mg beta-glucan / USDA Certified organic ingredients, gluten-free, non-dairy, b corp. Beta Glucan, in their product, is derived from algae. It also contains astragalus, which is excellent for the immune system.
Probiotics and a healthy gut are essential for an excellent immune system.
$50 a month
This is a solid probiotic backed by science. It comes with a refillable system that has sustainable practices. If it's in your budget, it is an excellent choice; it's easy to order a subscription, set it, and forget it.
$15 for 30
This price point is so good for this product. Rae has excellent company ethos and standards. It contains a blend of apple cider vinegar and 1.6 billion CFUs a serving.
$25 for 100 servings
Formulated with ten strains of probiotics. This is a good blend of affordable probiotics.
Zinc helps maintain healthy skin and the lining of your respiratory and digestive tracts, which help keep pathogens out of your body. At the same time, it supports immune cell functioning and the production of antibodies.
Zinc Lozenges by Life Extension
$7 for 60 Lozengers
$19 for 2oz for 114 servings
It works great and doesn't hurt your tummy.
$10 for 60
Highly absorbable form of Zinc.
Quercetin is a plant pigment (flavonoid) found in red wine, onions, green tea, apples, and berries. It is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Optimized Quercetin by Life Extension
$15 for 60 doses
It contains food courses of quercetin and camu camu that are high in vitamin C.
$38 for 60 doses
It's a great solid quercetin.
Quercetin with Bromelain by Now
$20 for 60
Bromine added in this may help reduce swelling in the nose and sinuses.
$42 for 30 days
It's a little pricey, but it's a good blend if you have allergies.
Vitamin D3 is a hormone our bodies produce in response to sunlight. It’s critical for healthy immune function. Some studies link vitamin D deficiency with a higher risk of respiratory tract infections.
Vitamin D + K2 by Life Extension
$16 for 60 capsules
It is good for bone health, thyroid, and immunity.
Optimal Vitamin D3 + K2 by Seeking Health
$28 for 900 servings
Drops are super easy to take for vitamin D. This combo is effective
$28 for 600 servings
The K2 helps move the vitamin D to where it needs to go, D is more effective this way.
