Sinus Soothe

N-Acetyl Cysteine

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a powerful amino acid that decreases the thickness of mucus. NAC helps to dissolve mucus by breaking disulfide bonds that create mucus density, allowing for easier drainage of mucus. NAC is also a precursor to the body’s most powerful antioxidant, glutathione, which is an essential component of a healthy immune response.

Turmeric Root (Complete Turmeric Matrix)

Whole-root turmeric and its active components have been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. New research on turmeric shows that the additional bioactives in turmeric have additional benefits and enhance bioavailability.

The Complete Turmeric Matrix includes compounds from the entire turmeric root, all working together as nature intended to deliver better results. The Complete Turmeric Matrix has been shown to deliver the benefits of the whole turmeric root that enables it to have a potent effect on the immune system and maintain normal inflammatory balance.

Bromelain

Bromelain is a plant enzyme naturally found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant. Bromelain exerts a synergistic effect when combined with NAC due to its proteolytic (protein-digesting) actions. Bromelain has been found effective for thinning nasal secretions with the additional benefit of balancing inflammatory responses.

Berberine Sulfate

Berberine sulfate is a botanical extract found in the root and bark of various plants, including Oregon grape root and barberry. Berberine extract has been shown to support immune responses by increasing blood flow to the spleen and activating immune cells, such as macrophages.

Berberine maintains healthy sinus function by quieting localized inflammatory response through inhibition of activator protein 1 (AP-1) and thromboxane A2 from platelets.

Chinese Licorice Root Extract

Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) and common licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) have been used in Eastern and Western cultures for thousands of years. The active components in licorice, glycyrrhizin and glycyrrhetinic acid, strengthen the immune response by inducing interferon activity, activating macrophages and augmenting natural killer cell activity. Glycyrrhizin exerts an inflammatory balancing response by inhibiting the production of free radicals by neutrophils.

Andrographis Leaf Extract

Andrographis paniculata has been used in Eastern medicine for centuries. The immune-boosting properties of andrographis have been researched extensively in clinical studies. In seven double-blind controlled trials, andrographis was found to be a safe and effective botanical for supporting upper respiratory tract health.

Eleuthero Root Extract

Eleuthero root extract has been shown to support the immune response, especially in combination with andrographis. Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of the combination of Eleuthero and andrographis demonstrated the efficacy of this combination for respiratory challenges.

Thyme Herb Extract

Thyme has been traditionally used to soothe sinuses and loosen phlegm. Thymol, the active ingredient in thyme, has immune-supporting properties and competes with immune system triggers commonly found in the sinuses and respiratory tract.