Supplements for respiratory health

Dietary supplements play an important role in the care of our respiratory tract and can be a key element in maintaining healthy lungs and nasal passages. We offer these food supplements from the world-famous brands LifeExtension, Swanson and Quicksilver Scientific.

In addition to dietary supplements, it is also key to maintain a healthy lifestyle and take care of your respiratory tract through regular exercise, proper nutrition and minimizing exposure to harmful substances such as smoking and air pollution.

LifeExtension

• LifeExtension is a renowned brand that offers a wide range of dietary supplements aimed at supporting overall health. When it comes to the respiratory tract, you can expect products from LifeExtension that contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can protect lung tissue from oxidative stress. Some of their supplements may also contain herbs with anti-inflammatory properties that help clear airways.

Swanson

• Swanson is known for its affordable nutritional supplements, including those for respiratory support. They offer a wide selection of products such as Echinacea, Vitamin C, Zinc and more that can help boost the immune system and prevent respiratory infections.

Quicksilver Scientific

• Quicksilver Scientific is a specialty brand that focuses on the development of scientifically formulated dietary supplements. Their products can contain liposomal forms of nutrients, which means that the nutrients are better absorbed by the body. For the respiratory tract, they may offer supplements containing herbs and substances that promote detoxification and cleanliness of the respiratory system.

Nutrients that can affect the respiratory tract

• Quercetin can reduce inflammatory immune cells, reduces histamine levels, relaxes airway smooth muscle, inhibits replication and infectivity of cold viruses and reduces senescent cells and their pro-inflammatory signaling.

• Zinc is key to maintaining the integrity of the immune system. This mineral supports the normal development and function of natural killer cells, lymphocytes, neutrophils and macrophages. Zinc has been shown to help counter several effects of viral respiratory problems, promote clearance from airway surfaces, help prevent them from entering cells, and help suppress viral replication. Taking zinc in lozenge form within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms can shorten the duration and severity of a cold.

• Probiotics: Over 70% of your immune system is in your gut. With over 100 trillion gut bacteria that outnumber normal body cells 10 to 1, a healthy bacterial balance in your gut is essential to your health and immune system! A probiotic strain, Lactobacillus rhamnosus CRL1505, has been shown to significantly increase levels of secretory IgA – critical antibodies that target viral and bacterial invaders in the upper respiratory tract – providing a mucosal defense system against cold and flu viruses.

• Lactoferrin is a protein found in milk and produced in tears, saliva, mucus and some immune cells. Lactoferrin (as apo lactoferrin) is an immune modulator and can help prevent a wide range of pathogens from penetrating the linings of the oral cavity, nasal cavity, respiratory tract, and digestive system. In conjunction with increasing antimicrobial immune activity while reducing inflammation, it shows signs of supporting a broad spectrum of activity against the bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses that cause the common cold.

• Beta-glucans: This prebiotic fiber can stimulate the body's antimicrobial defenses and prevent infection, as well as reduce symptoms of upper respiratory infections. Mushrooms contain beta-glucans and other compounds known to activate critical immune functions. Shiitake, maitake and chaga mushrooms can thus help support the immune system and activate immune cells.

• N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) may help inhibit cellular entry and replication of some respiratory viruses. Support helps clear thickened mucus from airways and suppresses inflammatory signaling.

• Andrographis: Multiple randomized controlled trials and two meta-analyses found that Andrographis extract, alone and in herbal combinations, reduces symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections and may be particularly useful in relief of cough and sore throat.

• Green Tea: Catechin from green tea has shown antiviral effects against influenza and other respiratory viruses. Green tea can help prevent viral respiratory infections and can reduce flu-like symptoms by reducing inflammation.