The Power Of Beta Glucans For Supporting Immunity & Digestion

Activate white blood cells - Scientists found that beta glucans activate certain white blood cells, which has an immune-boosting and immune-balancing effect that allows the body to more effectively fight off viruses, infections, and diseases.² 

Reduce inflammation - Beta glucans also act as an antibody to foreign invaders, which helps reduce inflammation.² When left untreated, chronic inflammation from conditions like leaky gut and celiac disease can lead to diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and even cancer. Acute inflammation following the body's immune response to a virus like SARS-CoV-2 can cause an overactive response even after recovering from the virus. 

Boost & balance the immune system - Consider the difference between immune 'boosting' and immune 'balancing.' You want a robust innate (or initial) response to the enemy, but not an overactive one. And once the threat is over, you want your immune system to calm down. Beta glucans help support both roles of the immune response. 

Support healthy digestion - Beta glucans play an important role in your digestive health by activating the peristaltic reflex.² This is the reflex that helps move food through the digestive system more efficiently, which regulates bowel movements, helps maintain balanced gut bacteria, and helps your intestines better absorb nutrients from food. 

The Importance Of Protein As We Age

The muscle-immunity connection - Scientists have uncovered an important link between our muscles and our immune system. Muscles shelter certain types of T-cells from inflammation. When the immune system becomes fatigued, T-cell stores from the muscles can replenish the T-cell pool in the body and help prevent immune exhaustion.⁴ 

The protein-age connection - As we age we need more protein -- not less. This is because protein, particularly from animals, becomes more difficult to digest and metabolize. However, research shows that maintaining muscles as we age contributes significantly to a longer lifespan.⁵ 

Ingredient Spotlight

L-glutamine - the most abundant amino acid in the body. It has many functions, including muscle protein synthesis, liver detoxification, and supporting cells within the immune system. It's also an essential fuel source for cells that make up the gut lining in the small intestine.⁶ 

Algae Trace Minerals (Aquamin^®) - a bioavailable mineral complex harvested from red marine algae, Lithothamnion calcareum, that provides an excellent source of calcium, magnesium, and other trace minerals. Aquamin supports bone health, reduces inflammation in the gut, and remineralizes the body.⁷ 

Probiotic Blend - a synbiotic blend of both probiotics and prebiotics to support a healthy gut. The probiotic blend contains 500 Million CFU¥ 10mg + (B. bifidum, B. breve, B. infantis, B. lactis, B. longum, L. acidophilus DDS-1, L. bulgaricus, L. Casei, L. reuteri, L. rhamnosis, L. paracasei, L. plantarum, L. salivarius, Lactococcus lactis, S. thermophiles). 

Prebiotics - Guar Gum, Gum Acacia, Xanthan Gum, Luo Han Guo Fruit Extract. These prebiotics feed the good bacteria (probiotics).

How To Use Our Immune Power Shake

With water - In a blender bottle, mix with 8-12 ounces of water. 

With milk alternatives - To make it creamier and more delicious, add ¼ cup of unsweetened Original Ripple Pea Protein Drink or your favorite unsweetened oat milk and shake well. 

In a smoothie - Pea protein does not digest well with fruit. Use water or Ripple and raw veggies such as cucumber, carrot, Bok choy, arugula, or Lacinato kale. MCT oil, pumpkinseed oil other healthy oils can be added. A splash of a Body Ecology Probiotic Liquids adds a diversity of beneficial microbiota for an even healthier gut. Add a scoop of Vitality Super Green or Super Spirulina Plus to up its benefits even more. 

Helpful tip: Make it up at night and refrigerate so it’s ready to drink when you wake up, head to the gym, the office or school.