Our Immune Health Favorites

With so many immune-supporting products available, it can be challenging to determine which ones truly live up to their promises. If you’re curious about what our BubbForest staff uses to maintain healthy immune systems, we’ve got you covered with our hand-picked immune essentials.

When it comes to bolstering immune function and enhancing our wellness routine, many of us turn to elderberry. This timeless berry is beloved in various forms, whether as elderberry extract syrup, gummies, or capsules for those who prefer a flavorless option.

All forms provide potent doses of elderberry and elderflowers, with the syrup also including red raspberry leaf. Ultimately, the choice of form boils down to personal preference, as each offers significant immune health benefits.

Why we love it: Elderberry, a classic go-to for immune support used even by Hippocrates, allows us to enjoy a modern version of this ancient herbal wonder. Its rich bioflavonoids and antioxidants provide essential support for our immune systems, especially during seasonal changes.

The sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, is a staple in our regimen throughout the year. Whether we live in urban areas with limited sunlight or spend much of our time indoors, vitamin D supplements are an excellent way to ensure we receive this crucial nutrient.

Available in easy-to-swallow softgels in various potencies, vitamin D makes it easy to select the necessary dose. During seasons with shorter days, many of us opt for the highest potency softgels, providing 5,000 IU (125 mcg) per serving.

Why we love it: Vitamin D, a multitasking favorite, aids in calcium absorption for strong bones and supports our immune systems, mood, cardiovascular health, and nervous system function. Its extensive benefits make it a beloved part of our daily routines.

Vitamin C is a top choice for addressing seasonal challenges. Since vitamin C is often found in citrus fruits, which are out of season during colder months, we ensure we meet our daily needs with supplements.

We prefer the vitamin C with rose hips capsules, providing 1,000 mg of vitamin C and 15 mg of rose hips per serving. We also enjoy the flexibility of vitamin C powder, which easily dissolves in water and offers a tasty, versatile option for boosting our immune defenses.

Why we love it: Vitamin C, essential for every cell in our body, supports immune cell production, neutralizes free radicals, and defends against oxidative stress, making it a cornerstone of our immune health support.

Many are unaware of the crucial role digestive health plays in immune function, but it is a key component since 70% of our immune system is located in our gut. Our diet directly impacts our gut wall, where our microbiome plays a vital role in substance absorption and defense.

We rely on probiotics to maintain a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria, enhancing both our digestive and immune health. We particularly value our 16-strain probiotic, which boasts a diverse array of bacterial strains and includes a prebiotic, all in a convenient single-serve capsule.

Why we love it: Probiotics are a straightforward solution for maintaining microbial balance and supporting immune cell function, making them an essential part of our health regimen.

This unique immune booster, EpiCor, is a whole food fermentate derived from nutritional yeast. It supports a healthy microbiome with its prebiotic activity and nourishes the immune system with high-metabolite immunogens.

Available in single-serve capsules, EpiCor is as popular as our probiotics for its immune-enhancing properties.

Why we love it: EpiCor is another multitasker we adore. It provides effective immune support and fosters a healthy microbiome, keeping us feeling our best.

Why include melatonin among our top immune favorites? Although primarily used for sleep, melatonin is a potent immune supporter. Here’s why.

Restful sleep allows our bodies to produce cytokines, crucial for cell communication and immune response regulation. Without adequate sleep, cytokine production is compromised, weakening our immune response. Melatonin promotes healthy sleep patterns and helps regulate our circadian rhythm, also acting as an antioxidant to combat free radicals.

Our favorite formulation is the dual-release melatonin, which provides sustained release for continuous sleep support throughout the night.

Why we love it: We value restful sleep and a robust immune response. Melatonin enables us to rest and recharge, ensuring we remain healthy and ready to face the day. It’s a comprehensive support system for overall well-being.

Last but not least, one of our most cherished immune aids is olive leaf extract. Renowned for its high antioxidant activity and support for the body’s natural defenses, this versatile herb is a cornerstone of immune health.

The key antioxidant in olive leaves, oleuropein, neutralizes harmful free radicals and strengthens immune function. We prefer the extra-strength olive leaf extract for its potent oleuropein concentration. We also enjoy the convenience of our olive leaf liquid extract with an easy-to-use dropper.

Why we love it: Like elderberries, olive leaf extract has a long history of promoting wellness. In ancient Egypt, it symbolized divine power—a fitting tribute to its ability to enhance immune health and overall well-being.

Like you, we continually seek the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle and enhance overall wellness. We hope this glimpse into our medicine cabinets helps as you consider your options for immune health. Thank you for letting us join you on your wellness journey!

If you enjoyed learning about our top immune picks, you might find The Science Behind Your Immune System or our Immune Boost Juice recipe interesting. Also, be sure to sign up for BubbForest Health Emails to receive expert wellness advice and our best promotions in your inbox.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.