{"title":"Echinaforce","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"echinaforce-a-vogel","title":"Echinaforce","description":"\u003cp class=\"selectionShareable\"\u003eEchinaforce® by A. Vogel acts by modulating the immune system to help reduce the inflammatory response to viral attacks and activate the body's antiviral defenses to prevent infection - especially in more vulnerable individuals such as the elderly, children, people under high stress or fatigue, and smokers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"selectionShareable\"\u003eEchinaforce\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e® by A. Vogel\u003c\/span\u003e has a long-standing reputation for efficacy and safety, demonstrated by over 30 clinical studies, ranging from in vitro to randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEchinaforce® is officially approved by Health Canada for the following:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEchinaforce® is clinically proven to help prevent and relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), such as colds and flu. Reduces the duration of URTIs. Used in phytotherapy to support the immune system, particularly in times of stress, sleep deprivation or in smokers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEchinaforce® can be taken daily for 4 months as a preventive measure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEchinaforce®: in vitro activity against common viral infections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"selectionShareable\"\u003eAn in vitro study,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virologyj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12985-020-01401-2\" title=\"Virology Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epublished in the Virology Journal\u003c\/a\u003e in September 2020, measured the impact of Echinaforce® against enveloped viruses, including members of the coronavirus family such as MERS, SARS-CoV-1 and common cold HCoV-229E.\u003cbr\u003eThe study was carried out by independent researchers at the Spiez laboratory in Switzerland. Cell experiments showed positive preliminary results on antiviral activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"selectionShareable\"\u003eWhile the authors conclude that \"Echinaforce® could be effective as a preventive treatment for all CoVs due to their structural similarities\", these results have yet to be confirmed in human clinical trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"A. 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Take at first sign of infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical overview :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before the arrival of the first European settlers, Native Americans used echinacea (sometimes called purple rudbeckia) to treat everything from infections to snakebites. Echinacea was popularized by the eclectic medicine movement in the United States in the last century. Subsequently, in America, its use almost fell into oblivion until the 1980s. In Europe, on the other hand, echinacea found favor in the medical world from the turn of the century, and was the subject of much clinical research. Today, echinacea is the world's best-selling medicinal plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActions and pharmacology :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn vitro studies have shown that Echinacea acts by stimulating macrophage phagocytosis and the production of cytokines such as interleukin-1, interleukin-6 (also known as interferon beta), interleukin-10 and TNF alpha. Polysaccharide and polyacetylene fractions are thought to be responsible. This effect demonstrates echinacea's ability to stimulate the immune system in the event of infection.(1) Put simply, echinacea stimulates the non-specific immune system, increasing its effectiveness in fighting infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicoric acid and analogues derived from caffeic acid are currently being investigated for their effect on HIV-1 replication.(2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea, in particular echinacoside and caffeic acid derivatives, may protect collagen structures against degradation (oxidation) caused by free radicals. This antioxidant effect is also used to relieve inflammation produced by the immune system in its fight against cold viruses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific studies :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral clinical studies demonstrate the efficacy of echinacea as an immune stimulant.(3-5) According to the authors of a major meta-analysis (review of articles on clinical studies), echinacea is effective against respiratory infections, particularly if taken at the onset of symptoms.(6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinaforce® has also been the subject of a number of conclusive clinical studies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA double-blind, placebo-controlled study was carried out in Sweden on regular Echinaforce® tablets. 246 cold sufferers took either 6 tablets a day of regular Echinaforce®, a special preparation 7 times more concentrated, another form of echinacea or a placebo. 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Used in phytotherapy to support the immune system, particularly in times of stress, sleep deprivation or in smokers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"selectionShareable\"\u003eTo be taken at the first signs of infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-features__item\"\u003eCan be taken by pregnant or breast-feeding women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-features__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-check35\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEchinacea is recognized for its antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-features__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-check35\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eElderberry is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-features__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-check35\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGluten-, lactose- and colorant-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-features__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-check35\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTo be taken at the first sign of infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-features__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-check35\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClinically proven effective in treating cold and flu symptoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-features__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon-check35\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFresh organic echinacea purpurea herb extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"A. 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