Your best line of defense, powered by pure Elderberry, Echinacea, Olive Leaf, and Royal Jelly. Daily support for immune & respiratory function 250% Daily Value of Vitamin D3 90 caps HOW IT WORKS The cloudy winter months (when people receive little sun exposure) are the hardest months for the immune system. During these times, people are less likely to have needed levels of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. Elderberry D3fense™ is a unique blend specifically formulated to support the immune system. It contains a healthy dose of vitamin D3, which mounting research indicates strengthens the immune system, along with key ingredients elderberry fruit extract and Echinacea purpurea. Elderberry D3fense™ also contains willow bark extract, which contains salicin; olive leaf extract, which features oleuropein, the substance in olive wood that helps protect the tree; and royal jelly, a nutrient-dense substance secreted by the honey bee and containing fats, carbohydrates, amino acids and vitamins. OUR ELDERBERRY D3FENSE™ Elderberry D3fense™ is a unique and powerful combination of renowned heavy hitters with a long history of immune system support. Elderberry is known worldwide for its ability to strengthen the immune system. Vitamin D3 supports both the innate and adaptive immune branches.Echinacea safely supports immune health with specific antioxidants. And royal jelly offers its own health benefits. And Nature’s Sunshine’s Vitamin D3 vendor provides a super-clean nutrient. Our D3 is proudly allergen-free, vegan and non-GMO. THE STORY BEHIND ELDERBERRY D3FENSE™ Components of this blend have been cherished for ages…literally. During the Middle Ages, elderberry was considered a Holy Tree. People revered its capacity to “restore good health” and aid longevity.Indigenous people in North America also valued the elderberry for its many benefits. Its berries and flowers were used for medicine and dyes, while the larger stems were fashioned into whistles, flutes and clapper sticks. This would explain one of its nicknames, Tree of Music. Elderberry was also highly prized by the Cahuilla Indians of Southern California, who harvested the fruit in summer months then dried and cooked it into a rich sauce.Elderberry naturally contains vitamin C. It also possesses the alkaloids hydrocyanic acid and sambucine. Pro tip: Cook the fruit to degrade these compounds or you might feel sick. Once processed, it’s a boon for your immune system.Put up a strong defense. Elderberry D3fense™ …only from Nature’s Sunshine. RECOMMENDED USE Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily. Notes from Steven Horne Research has shown that black elderberries can inhibit Viral infections like the cold and flu. It appears they may work by inhibiting viral replication. But, whatever the mode of action, elderberries are a time-proven remedy for acute viral infections. Elderberry D3fense combines elderberry with 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 and includes two other major antiviral herbs, echinacea and olive leaf. Echinacea boosts immune responses in a non-specific way to help the body fight both bacterial and viral infections. Olive leaf contains oleuropein, which as been shown to inhibit the growth of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Olive leaf ap- pears to work by inhibiting viral replication, deactivating the virus and stimulating the immune system to destroy it. Elderberry D3fense is a great remedy to take during cold and flu season to stay healthy and can also be taken to speed recovery.If fighting a viral infectionTake 2 capsules of Elderberry D3fense three times daily, plus 2 capsules before going to bed.
