Chinese astragalus root has been used to optimize immune function and as a tonic to build stamina. In Asia, astragalus root is sold in dry slices up to a foot long. Ancient Chinese texts record the use of astragalus for tonifying the spleen, blood and chi.

Benefits

• Stimulates the immune system in a multitude of ways.
• Protects the heart against oxidative and free radical damage.

Our Product Advantage
Our Astragalus contains only the finest quality Chinese astragalus root.

Ingredients
Each capsule contains 420 mg of astragalus root.

Recommendations
Take 2 capsules with a meal three times daily.

Complementary Products

	Nutritional:	Nature's Immune Stimulator, VS-C, Trigger Immune (IMM-C), Super Supplemental Vitamins & Minerals
	Homeopathic:	Viral Recovery
	Essential Oils:	Guardian, Lavender

How Does it Work?
Astragalus contains several beneficial compounds that have health-protecting benefits. These include saponins, sterols, isoflavones and polysaccharides.

Scientific Data
Research shows that astragalus has immunostimulatory properties. It increases the number of stem cells in bone marrow and lymph tissue and encourages their development into active immune cells. It appears that this herb helps trigger immune cells from a "resting" state into heightened activity.

One study showed that astragalus increases the production of interferon-an important component of the immune system's defensive network. When combined with interferon, astragalus root helped promote and maintain respiratory health in study group participants.

Astragalus also enhances the body's production of immunoglobulin and stimulates macrophages. It can help activate T cells and natural killer cells.

Several studies also show that astragalus proffers heart-protecting effects, including protection against oxidative damage. The flavonoids, saponins and polysaccharides found in astragalus root help minimize free radical damage on membranes.