Tailored Solutions for Treating the Immune System

Balance Key Immune Functions

Factors affecting immune health contribute to inflammatory conditions, allergies, and acute, recurrent, and chronic infections. Addressing acute symptoms can help patients feel better, while correcting underlying issues such as nutritional deficiencies, poor sleep, mitochondrial dysfunction, stress, infections, chronic inflammation, and poor gut health can improve quality of life and prevent ongoing damage. Specific nutritional and herbal formulas can provide anti-inflammatory support, regulate immune responses for allergic conditions or overactivity, and stimulate the immune system for acute, recurrent, or chronic issues. Therapeutic formulations can also address nutritional deficiencies, playing a role in preventative immune care.

Address the Gut-Mediated Immune Response

Supporting gastrointestinal health is crucial for a healthy immune system. Evidence-based, strain-specific probiotics at the correct doses can regulate or stimulate the immune system. For example, Lactobacillus paracasei (LP-33®) modulates immune reactions by interacting with dendritic cells in gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT). Selecting the right probiotic strain can help modulate or enhance immune function via the gut.

Regulate Immunity

Herbs like BCM-95™ Turmeric provide pain relief through analgesic actions, while Specialised Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs) help resolve chronic inflammation. Patients with allergies can address reactivity and build tolerance through the Metagenics Allergy and Reactivity Reduction Program.

Stimulate Immunity

Herbal support, such as Andrographis paniculata and EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate from Green Tea), can reduce the severity and duration of acute infections like colds and flu. Patients with recurrent infections or chronic impaired immune responses may benefit from medicinal mushrooms. Key ingredients in these formulations stimulate the immune system and help the body combat infections.

Immune Prevention

Nutrients from nature are crucial for immune health and preventing acute or chronic issues. Modern lifestyles and diets often lead to nutritional deficiencies. Research shows that 1 in 4 Australians are at risk of vitamin D deficiency, and 23% do not meet adequate daily zinc intake, compromising immune health and increasing the risk of infection and impaired recovery. Metagenics offers nutritional options like vitamin D and Meta Zinc® in various formats to address these needs and ensure patient compliance without unwanted digestive side effects.

Figure 1: Immune Support for Combatting Infection.