Is Your Immune System Under Attack by the Supplements You’re Taking?

Scientific Evidence Drives AzureWell to Exclude These 5 Risky Ingredients from Our Supplements

At AzureWell, we firmly believe that every ingredient in a product plays an active role in your health.  We are fully transparent in disclosing all ingredients and their dosages on the AzureWell product labels.  There are no ingredients hidden behind the wall of "GRAS" (Generally Recognized As Safe) or not disclosed because it is less than 2% of the formulation. 

Equally important, we are committed to safeguarding your health with pure and natural health products by avoiding commonly used excipients that we feel have enough substantiated science suggesting their potential adverse effects to your immune system and overall wellness. 

 “Excipients” is a term used to describe ingredients that may aid in the manufacturing process or act as fillers. We believe all ingredients (even fillers/excipients) have an effect on the body, so we avoid non-nutritive excipients that could potentially do more harm than good. We work with leading experts to source, and rigorously test all of our products to ensure the ingredients used in our products are safe and free from any potentially harmful substances. 

5 Immune System Dangers AzureWell Leaves Out

The following are five commonly used excipients (“other ingredients” used in the manufacturing process) that we do not allow in AzureWell products as we believe there is enough scientific evidence demonstrating their adverse effects targeting our immune system.

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) is a common excipient used as a whitening agent in supplements. Five public health organizations, including the Environmental Working Group, have declared that titanium dioxide can build up in our bodies and harm our immune system and brain.  Since Europe has banned it already for these reasons, these groups think the FDA should take action and do the same to protect our health.  

2. Magnesium Stearate is a lubricant used in supplement manufacturing. Research has found that magnesium stearate can accumulate in the membrane of our immune cells suppressing their structure and function potentially compromising our adaptive immune response.

3. Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) is used as an anti-caking agent for dietary supplements and may have adverse effects on immune function. A study recently published in Environmental Health Perspectives found that food-grade silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2) interact with cells in the intestines of mice, causing low-grade gut inflammation and, therefore, compromising immunity.  By studying mice, scientists have found even the smallest amounts of silicon dioxide can bioaccumulate over time and potentially create adverse effects on the immune system and tissues such as the liver, placenta, and umbilical cord.

4. Carrageenan is a thickening agent used in dietary supplements and has been shown in studies to negatively affect the immune system by disrupting immune cells, resulting in inflammation. Other studies have investigated it for its allergic activity and contribution to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

5. Sodium Benzoate, a common preservative used in dietary supplements, can have a significant impact on certain types of immune cells, altering their innate immune response.  Furthermore, studies on mice have shown that sodium benzoate can negatively affect the gut, decreasing the healthy probiotics while increasing harmful bacteria.

Face This Season With Pure Confidence AzureWell’s Top 3 General Immune Support Recommendations

Below are AzureWell’s Top 3 general immune support products, scientifically curated to naturally bolster your immune defenses during this crucial time of year.* These meticulously formulated products are each crafted with pure and clinically potent ingredients to target the immune system without the unwanted, potentially harmful excipients that could affect the immune system.* Keeping these three circulating in your immune system is a good strategy when in the face of immune stress.*

1. AzureWell Whole Food C Complex and its phytonutrient symphony of tannins, flavonoids, and other polyphenolic compounds collectively modulate the immune cells’ healthy inflammatory response by actively transporting vitamin C into cells during times of immune stress.*  Supplementing with vitamin C is essential, as circulating vitamin C levels decline under everyday stress and as we age.

2. Recovery Immune Vitality Complex provides tiny building blocks of nucleic acids (RNA and DNA) called nucleotides that can function as cellular signaling agents and enzymatic cofactors that help keep your immune defenses robust.* Every one of your trillion-plus cells has over 6 billion nucleotides, yet this stored amount is limited relative to our needs and can be quickly depleted under times of stress. Consistently supplementing with nucleotides will keep the body equipped for a strong immune response when in times of need.*

3. Garlic Immune is scientifically formulated with high allicin for advanced immune support and immunomodulating benefits. Human studies have demonstrated that the allicin property comes from raw garlic and can promote critical components of the innate and adaptive immune systems during times of immune stress.* Make sure your garlic supplement demonstrates allicin activity on the label to ensure this immune support.*

Five Other Immune Targeting Agents Tailored to Your Needs:

1. Next Step Advanced Probiotics delivers 18 strains of probiotics, including Bacillus subtilis, a probiotic that promotes immune function by supporting a healthy microbiome - where 70% of the body's immune cells are located.*

2. Sinus Support contains 300mg of N-Acetyl-Cysteine and 100 mg of Bromelain Enzymes for targeted upper-respiratory support modulating inflammatory responses to oxidative stress during times of immune stress.*

3. Organic Fermented Mushroom Blend Powder provides 6 fermented mushrooms for optimal delivery of the immune-supporting polysaccharides and beta-glucans.  Mushrooms have been valued for these immune-promoting properties for thousands of years, which promote the maturation and activation of both the innate and adaptive immune systems.*

4. Olive Leaf Advanced Immune provides olive leaf extract’s phenolic glucoside compound, oleuropein, which has been widely cited as the active constituent responsible for superb support of the immune system.*

5. Dual Purpose Proteolytic Enzymes plays a pivotal role in the adaptive function of the immune system by modulating a healthy inflammatory response during times of stress.*

Empower Your Immune System To Thrive 

At AzureWell, your health is our priority, and we are committed to providing you with supplements that support your immune system rather than potentially undermining it. By excluding potentially harmful excipients and using only scientifically backed ingredients, AzureWell immune support products are designed to support your body’s natural defenses with the highest standards of quality and safety.

Face this season with pure confidence, empowering your immune system to thrive while letting your mind rest in comfort with AzureWell immune support products.