Three Lines of Defense – Your Immune System Explained

Like any concentrated effort, your body’s immune system includes several stages, all working together to fight off foreign invaders. The body’s first line of defense is the easiest to see and understand. The skin, the largest organ in the body, acts as a very real barrier (like the walls of your home), protecting the body from unwanted organisms. Openings throughout the body, like your nostrils and mouth, act as transitional areas between the skin and inside of your body. Because they are susceptible to the entry of external invaders, these areas are lined with mucous membranes that also contain the important protective antibody immunoglobulin A (IgA).†

However, despite all best efforts, foreign invaders do sometimes get through these first defenses. So the body’s second line of defense is an army of cells known as Eater Cells. These Eater Cells, including Natural Killer (NK) cells, are highly specialized white blood cells that surround, engulf and destroy rogue agents that could compromise your body’s health. †

But the protections don’t stop there. The third line of defense includes Smart Cells. These Smart Cells (including B-cells and T-cells) are some of the body’s most specialized and advanced white blood cells. B-cells make antibodies that tag foreign invaders. T-cells identify and attack those foreign invaders. Interferon is a protein signaler that supercharges the communication between B-cells, T-cells and other white blood cells. These elements work tightly together to coordinate efforts and keep your immunity strong.†

Keep All Your Defenses Well-Fortified

The immune system has an amazing natural capacity to recognize, remember and fight off environmental culprits that wreak havoc on the body. However, to function at optimal strength, this system is heavily dependent upon essential immune nutrients for continual activation and reinforcement. Once-daily Natrol® Immune Boost is an easy way to nourish your body’s natural defenses every day to help your body boost its natural immune resistance.†

Immune Boost contains Epicor®, which starts building your immunity right at the first tier of defense, by helping to increase secretory IgA, the protective antibody found in the mouth and mucous membranes. Helping with the second level of defense, this wellness supplement features EpiCor®, selenium and vitamin D which help activate Natural Killer (NK) cells, with EpiCor® going to work as quickly as 2 hours after you take your first capsule*. Then, to fortify the critical third layer of defense, this advanced formula combines essential nutrients that support the function of B-cells & T-cells, as well as Interferon. It may sound as easy as 1-2-3, but this powerful immune formula was strategically formulated with clinically validated ingredients in amounts shown to help your immune system operate efficiently. Make the smart choice. Start taking Natrol® Immune Boost with EpiCor® today.†