The Benefits of Echinacea, Cold Treatment

Echinacea, a popular herbal remedy, has long been touted for its potential benefits in preventing and treating colds. Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate its efficacy, and the findings have been mixed thus far. Some studies suggest that certain preparations of Echinacea may have a modest effect in reducing the duration and severity of Cold symptoms, as well as potentially preventing colds. However, other studies have found no substantial evidence to support these claims.

One study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2005 examined the effects of Echinacea on the common Cold The researchers found that participants who took Echinacea extract had a slight reduction in the duration and severity of Cold symptoms compared to those who received a placebo. However, the effect size was relatively small, and more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits of Echinacea in preventing or alleviating colds.

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Supplement: , Used for treating Cold

DIRECTIONS: Adults and Children 12 years ol age and older: Chew three (3) gummies
daily. Chew thoroughly. Recommended limit: 1 serving per day. Not for younger children.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 3 Gummies
Servings Per Container 21
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 45
Total Carbohydrate 4%*
Total Sugars 1
Includes 7g Added Sugars 14%*
Protein
Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) 7%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate) 750 mg 833%
Z Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 6.7 mg 45% 7
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide and magnesium sulfate) 20 mg 5% °
VITAMIN C Zinc (as zinc oxide) 1 mg 9°/ VITAMIN E
DAILY VALUE D DAILY VALUE
Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate) 15 mcg 27%
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 0.1 mg 4%
Sodium 20 mg 1%
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Proprietary Herbal Blend 35 mg 1
Maltodextrin, Lon/cera japan/ca (flower), Forsythia
suspense (fruit), Schizonepeta tenuifolia (aerial), Ginger
(Zingiber afficinale [root]), l/r'tex trifolia (fruit), lsatr's
tinctoria (root), Echinacea purpurea (aerial)
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
tDain Value not established.
Other Ingredients: sugar, corn syrup, water, gelatin, pectin, natural flavors, color from fruits
and vegetables
/ GLUTEN FREE / NON-EMU / CAFFEINE FREE
/ NATURALLY FLAVURED / MANUFACTURED INTHE USA1
‘MANUFACTURED IN THE USA, WITH INGREDIENTS SOURCED FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
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