General Information

Blackmores Echinacea ACE & Zinc is traditionally used  to relieve the signs of mild upper respiratory tract  infection. The antioxidant vitamins C and E, betacarotene and  zinc, also provide relief from the signs of colds and flu. Vitamin C provides relief of the signs of hay fever, relieves  colds by reducing the severity and duration of signs such  as coughs and sneezes. The antioxidant nutrients betacarotene,  vitamins C and E, and zinc are all implicated in the immune  response via a wide variety of mechanisms including cytokine  production.  Echinacea has been extensively investigated and is known to  have a variety of actions on the immune system, including  elevation of serum white blood cell count (when numbers are  low), promotion of non-specific T-cell activation (leading to a  range of other activities including increased activity of natural  killer cells and stimulating the release of interferon),  enhancement of macrophage activity, as well as having  antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Directions

Adults: Take one tablet three times daily after food, or as professionally prescribed.