Immune Support

Beta-Glucan | Lemon Raspberry Flavor

In our modern world, we are constantly exposed to stress and pollutants that can weaken our immune system. We formulated ConCordix immune Support with 4 key nutrients to support a strong immune system. Our sugar-free Smart Chews have a delicious flavor. There is no fishy taste or unpleasant fish reflux due to our patented ConCordix technology combined with premium ingredients.

Supplement facts

  • Beta-Glucan 37.5 mg
  • Vitamin C 17.5 mcg
  • Black Elderberry 50 mg
  • Zinc 2.5 mg

• Serving Size: 1 Smart Chew
• Flavor: Tropical Mix
• Color: Orange

Health benefits

Beta-Glucan Supports

Vitamin C Supports

Elderberry Supports

Zinc Supports

 

 

Our ConCordix technology allows for high payloads, particularly oil-soluble nutrients. For example, one ConCordix Smart Chew can hold up to 750mg of marine oil. One can only imagine a sea of possibilities with ConCordix.

Enhanced absorption

Our patented dosage system packages lipid nutrients in billions of microscopic oil droplets that are stabilized in an emulsion. This technology increases lipid nutrient absorption by 44%. Our unique design is specific to ConCordix Smart Chews which allows the option of combining both lipid with water-soluble nutrients in one convenient dose.

Nutrient absorption

Our GI tract has multiple folds that contain pits which hold finger like projections called villi. These pits, folds and villi increase the gut’s surface and is what allows for optimal nutrient absorption.

Likewise, mother nature strategically packages nutrients in foods to optimize their surface area. For instance, a piece of salmon contains evenly distributed microscopic oil droplets that significantly increases surface area of the nutrients that are exposed to the gut.

We took a cue from nature and created a patented technology which packages lipid nutrients in microscopic oil droplets that are stabilized in an emulsion. This unique design is specific to our Smart Chews. You won’t find our patented emulsification system in any other delivery system in the market today.

Sugar-free & natural flavors

ConCordix Smart Chews utilize plant-based sweeteners which provide multiple health benefits. Our sugar-free flavor system addresses health concerns such as dental care, weight-loss, and diabetes.

Nutrient stability & earth-friendly packaging

Our thoughtful packaging is made from sustainable material which is designed to effectively protect nutrients from oxidation. Cartons that house the aluminum blister packs are made from recycled material. The blister packs individually seal each Smart Chew, protecting each dose from humidity, light, and air oxidation with no exposure to the elements until ready to be consumed. Light-weight and convenient, our packaging is conducive to an active lifestyle.

Beta-Glucan

Beta-Glucan is an essential food constituent. It is a type of fiber mainly found in (bakers) yeasts. Beta-Glucan consists of D-glucose monomers linked by a β-glycosidic bond. Studies suggest that Beta-Glucan may reduce chronic diseases, cancer, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, and immune-related diseases. Derived from fungi and bakers yeast, Beta-Glucan consists of a (1,3)-β-linked backbone with small numbers of (1,6)-β-linked side chains, and is essentially known for its immune-modulating effects. In addition, bakers yeast as source for (1,3/1,6) Beta-Glucan was approved in 2008 as ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’ (GRAS) by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).

Immune system

The key role of Beta-Glucan is to reinforce the ability of the innate immune system so that it quickly recognizes and responds to an invading pathogen which is essential for controlling infection and keeping the body healthy. Importantly, Beta-Glucan activates the innate immunity with subsequent effects on the adaptive immunity activation, without overstimulating the immune response.

Other effects

There is scientific evidence that beta-glucans may reduce hay fever and infections in general and infections after surgery. Beta-Glucans also might extent the life in some patients with advanced cancer when given longer than 1 year. Oral administration of Beta-Glucans maintains normal blood cholesterol by preventing the absorption of cholesterol from food in the stomach and intestines. As a result, low density lipoprotein (LDL; eg, bad cholesterol) is diminished suggesting that beta-glucans reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease.

A comprehensive review of Beta-Glucans and their effects on the immune system is available as a White Paper at Vitux AS.

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present various foods but mainly in vegetables and fruit. Highest concentrations of vitamin C are found in red and yellow peppers. For good health it should be available in the diet daily. Recommended daily amounts for vitamin C are 110 mg for men and 80 mg for women, while children should take at least 20 mg per day. Because the body can’t store large amounts, there is a threshold for vitamin C; the body can’t absorb more than 50 mol/L and the surplus is excreted via the kidneys in urine.

Vitamin C plays a key role in several bodily functions including:

Antioxidant – Protection

Vitamin C is well known for its antioxidant properties; it cooperates well with vitamin E and prevents alone and in combination with vitamin E against oxidative damage from free radicals. By limiting oxidative damage, vitamin C helps to reduce the risk for chronic diseases including hearth diseases. Some research has suggested that vitamin C may help treat cancer by fighting oxidative damage.

Normal structure of tissues

Sufficient daily intake of vitamin C improves repair of tissues such as bones, teeth, skin and blood vessels. This is because vitamin C contributes to the production of collagen which is primary for tissue repair.

Nervous system

Vitamin C supports the normal function of the nervous system. Its primary role is to support the production (biosynthesis) of noradrenaline. In addition, vitamin C is involved in the modulation of neurotransmitter receptors that are needed for normal psychological functions.

Immune system

Vitamin C plays an important role in the normal function of the immune system. It supports the immune defence primarily through scavenging free radicals. Free radicals are produced when immune cells attack invading bacteria and viruses. Large amounts of free radicals are also produced during extreme physical exercise and jeopardizes the immune system. Because vitamin C is such a strong antioxidant, it counteracts the harm of free radicals.

Blood iron levels

Vitamin C supports healthy iron levels. It prevents anaemia by improving the absorption of iron from plant-based foods.

Energy levels

Vitamin C is important for sufficient energy levels and reduces tiredness and fatigue. It is important for the production of energy formation in cells.

EFSA has acknowledged the following beneficial effects as a basis for health claims:

  • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cell constituents from oxidative damage
  • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation and the normal function of bones, teeth, cartilage, gums, skin and blood vessels
  • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the nervous system
  • Vitamin C increases non-haem iron absorption
  • Vitamin C contributes to a normal function of the immune system
  • Vitamin C contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise
  • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Vitamin C can contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
  • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological functions
  • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
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Elderberry

Elderberry is used for its antioxidant activity, to lower cholesterol, to improve vision, to boost the immune system, to improve heart health and for coughs, colds, flu, bacterial and viral infections and tonsillitis. Flavonoids, small constituents that are present in elderberries act as antioxidants and support the immune system. One of these flavonoids is quercetin, which has been investigated in many clinical studies. It’s believed that quercetin reduces inflammatory processes that are observed in arthritis and cardiovascular diseases. Because of its modulatory effect on inflammatory reactions, it reduces pain and swelling.

Elderberries contain organic pigments, tannin, amino acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, rutin, viburnic acid, vitamin A and B and a large amount of vitamin C. They are also mildly laxative, diuretic, and diaphoretic.

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Zinc

Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods. Zinc is involved in numerous aspects of the cellular metabolism. It is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes and it plays a role in immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence and is required for proper sense of taste and smell. In addition, it also helps to normal cognitive functioning, vision and fertility. A daily intake of zinc is required to maintain a steady state because the body has no specialized zinc storage system.

Immune system

Zinc is involved in the regulation and maintenance of the normal activity of special immune cells. Some studies have demonstrated a relationship between zinc intake and reduction in the length and severity of a cold.

Wound healing

Because of its immune regulating mechanism, zinc is also critical in wound healing and the various stages of tissue reconstruction. When the skin is ruptured, the inflammatory process is activated and special immune cells are directed to the wound. There they remove bacteria from the wound. Wound healing also consists of growth of new tissue, and zinc is thought to have a beneficial role in new cell formation.

Bone health

Zinc also has a role in normal bone maintenance. Zinc is contained in crystals that form a bone matrix and is required to stimulate bone formation and inhibit bone decomposition. It is probable that zinc, in combination with calcium, might protect against the risk for osteoporosis.

Vision

Researchers have suggested that both zinc and antioxidants delay the progression of age-related macular degeneration and vision loss, possibly by preventing cellular damage in the retina.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has acknowledged the following beneficial effects as a basis for health claims:
• Zinc contributes to normal function of the immune system
• Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis and cell division
• Zinc contributes to the protection of cell constituents from oxidative damage
• Zinc contributes to maintenance of normal bone
• Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function
• Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction
• Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of fatty acids
• Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism
• Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of vitamin A
• Zinc contributes to maintenance of normal vision
• Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism
• Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism
• Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood
• Zinc has a role in the process of cell division

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