When most people think about immune support, Vitamin C immediately comes to mind. While it's certainly important, focusing solely on Vitamin C overlooks more effective ways to support your immune system.
Recent research has revealed that your immune system's effectiveness largely depends on the complex interaction between your gut and immune cells. In fact, about 70% of your immune system resides in your gut. This gut-immune axis is why traditional immune supplements often fall short - they're not addressing this crucial connection.
Modern immunology research has identified several key factors in immune support:
- Gut barrier function
- Immune cell communication
- Rapid response capabilities
- Recovery and maintenance
What's particularly interesting is how certain compounds can support multiple aspects of immunity simultaneously. For instance, postbiotics - compounds produced through fermentation - have been shown to strengthen both gut barrier function and immune cell communication.
One standout example is EpiCor®, a postbiotic that works on multiple levels. Unlike traditional immune supplements that only target one aspect of immunity, EpiCor® has been shown in clinical studies to:
- Support immune response within 2 hours
- Maintain effectiveness 24/7
- Support both gut and immune health
- Work year-round
This is why we included EpiCor® in our Daily Gut Defender. Instead of just throwing more Vitamin C at your immune system, it supports your body's natural defence mechanisms more comprehensively.