Nature's Sunshine Elderberry D3fense is a unique blend specifically formulated to support the immune system. It contains a healthy dose of vitamin D3, which mounting research indicates strengthens the immune system, along with key ingredients elderberry fruit extract and Echinacea purpurea. 

Elderberry D3fense also contains willow bark extract, which contains salicin; olive leaf extract, which features oleuropein, the substance in olive wood that helps protect the tree; and royal jelly, a nutrient-dense substance secreted by the honey bee and containing fats, carbohydrates, amino acids and vitamins.

The cloudy winter months (when people receive little sun exposure) are the hardest months for the immune system. During these times, people are less likely to have needed levels of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. 

More and more research shows that in addition to supporting bone health, vitamin D is critical to the immune system. It’s one of the  reasons why the cloudy winter months—when people receive little sun exposure— are the hardest on the immune system. Elderberry  D3fense combines the benefits of elderberry fruit and vitamin D3 with other herbs that help the immune system to provide you year-round immune system support.

 Benefits of Nature's Sunshine Elderberry D3fense:

• Supports the immune system.
• Contains naturally derived vitamin D3.
• Provides 2,000 IU vitamin D3 per capsule.

Noteworthy:

1. Studies show that in addition to supporting bone health, vitamin D is critical to the immune system. 
2. Vitamin D shortage is now being  recognized a widespread in the United States, prompting health officials to plan an increase to the Recommended Daily Intakes for children  and adults. 
3. Scientific evidence suggests that vitamin D offers a variety of benefits to the immune system, including enhancing  innate immunity. In fact, vitamin D receptors are present on activated Tand B-lymphocytes, monocytes and macrophages—all important  components of the immune system. 
4. Elderberry fruit contains flavonoids that act as antioxidants and help support the immune system. Elderberry has been widely studied and found to boost the immune system. 
5. A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study  conducted found that people who received elderberry extract in winter had significantly stronger immune system response compared to the placebo group.
   

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.