Best immune system booster?

[iufan4lifeul]

So, I stopped by a local compounding pharmacy that stocks quite a few supplements when I was diagnosed with mono to see what they could recommend to help boost my immune system to fight it. They recommended this stuff called Pelargonium Sidoides. I have never heard of it but I have done business with this pharmacy before and they are excellent at recommending natural supplements. I have been taking it a couple weeks and it seems like the mono has "ended" a lot quicker than I would have thought. I am currently finishing out the bottle to make sure there is no relapse. Anyway, it is normally recommended for bronchitis but according to them there is a lot of research indicating it is a great antiviral in general and can help even specifically with mono. Have you all heard of this? The studies out there seem pretty supportive of its effectiveness. Just wanted to pass along the info on it and see if anyone has had experiences with it!

http://examine.com/supplements/Pelargonium+sidoides/

[Gauley17]

I've personally never taken it, but I do take a really good probiotic which helps boost your immune system.

[macwad]

Very interesting.
I have been frequently ill and my father, which is a doctor, told me to try Leucogen, a remedy of Ache which is a Calf Thymus Extract.
According to webmd.com: "Taking calf thymus extract by mouth seems to reduce the number of infections or coughing attacks in patients who get repeat respiratory infections. Calf thymus extract alone, or in combination with vaccine, seems to be more effective than vaccine alone or antibiotics in reducing the number and duration of infections in adults with recurrent respiratory infections."

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supple...ymus%20extract

[Kennysvgp08]

It works. There is a product called Umcka (You read that right) that I've been taking since I was a kid. I swear to you, that thing can nearly cure the common cold. It is an amazing product with many benefits to it. However, if you are looking for immunity, Vitamin C and Garlic are both very good. There is a product called C boost that they sell at wal-mart pretty cheap that provides lots of vitamin C which you need when you are sick and to prevent sickeness.

[macwad]

It works. There is a product called Umcka (You read that right) that I've been taking since I was a kid.

Do you take it everyday? How do you dose it?

Since the first post, I've made some investigation on it and it seems to be very very good.

Some links for those interested:
The most detailed: "Assessment report on Pelargonium sidoides": http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/...C500107717.pdf

"Immune responses induced by Pelargonium sidoides extract in serum and nasal mucosa of athletes after exhaustive exercise"
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science...44711310002576

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supple...can%20geranium

[iufan4lifeul]

It works. There is a product called Umcka (You read that right) that I've been taking since I was a kid. I swear to you, that thing can nearly cure the common cold. It is an amazing product with many benefits to it. However, if you are looking for immunity, Vitamin C and Garlic are both very good. There is a product called C boost that they sell at wal-mart pretty cheap that provides lots of vitamin C which you need when you are sick and to prevent sickeness.

Why isn't this stuff more popular?!? It isn't expensive. I have been dosing Vitamin C three times a day along with my normal Orange Triad that has Echinacea in it. Both of those are fairly well known to boost the immune system but there are studies that indicate they do nothing as well! I have used the product from Integrative Therapeutics that contains the Pelargonium and as soon as it runs out I am going to be picking up another bottle to keep on hand for those common colds and what not. I just can't believe something that has been studied quite a bit AND is incredibly effective hasn't been made more popular. Thanks for sharing Umcka. Looks like good prices on it as well.

[AMeyer9]

The very best thing for a healthy immune system is your diet.

[powercage]

Mono should be followed by a doc

[iufan4lifeul]

Mono should be followed by a doc

It is being.

[FormulaLT1poweR]

I'd recommend speaking to a doctor and/or a pharmacist.

Also like a poster above me said...your diet is very important to your overall health. Eat more fruits and vegetables, and focus on a healthy lifestyle (if you aren't already).

[MinisterOfLust]

The very best thing for a healthy immune system is your diet.

Bad things happened to good people too sometimes brah.

[Kennysvgp08]

Do you take it everyday? How do you dose it?

Since the first post, I've made some investigation on it and it seems to be very very good.

Some links for those interested:
The most detailed: "Assessment report on Pelargonium sidoides": http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/...C500107717.pdf

"Immune responses induced by Pelargonium sidoides extract in serum and nasal mucosa of athletes after exhaustive exercise"
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science...44711310002576

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supple...can%20geranium

I just take it whenever I feel a sickness coming on or when it has hit me.

Why isn't this stuff more popular?!? It isn't expensive. I have been dosing Vitamin C three times a day along with my normal Orange Triad that has Echinacea in it. Both of those are fairly well known to boost the immune system but there are studies that indicate they do nothing as well! I have used the product from Integrative Therapeutics that contains the Pelargonium and as soon as it runs out I am going to be picking up another bottle to keep on hand for those common colds and what not. I just can't believe something that has been studied quite a bit AND is incredibly effective hasn't been made more popular. Thanks for sharing Umcka. Looks like good prices on it as well.

Echinacea is pretty good I HEAR, but there needs to be more research on it. Pelargonium sidoides though or in the product "Umcka" I can promise you, it is everything and more at immunity.

[iufan4lifeul]

I'd recommend speaking to a doctor and/or a pharmacist.

Also like a poster above me said...your diet is very important to your overall health. Eat more fruits and vegetables, and focus on a healthy lifestyle (if you aren't already).

Definitely. Like I said originally it was recommended by a pharmacist specializing in this sort of thing. Also, a good friend who is a pharmacist and certified nutritionist raves about this.

[paulpker121]

Probiotics are great for immune health.