Feature Summary
Allergic rhinitis is a common upper respiratory problem seen routinely in clinical practice. This problem occurs when inhaled allergens come in contact with IgE antibodies on the surface of the airway triggering numerous acute symptoms: nasal congestion, sneezing, a watery ocular discharge, rhinnorea, and a pruritic palate along with sinus and eustachian tube congestion. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States, 17.9 million adults and 7.1 million children were diagnosed with hay fever in the year 2010. While numerous prescription and over the counter (OTC) antihistamines can benefit by relieving symptoms, they are often fraught with side effects including dry mouth, sleepiness, and restlessness. Allerieva represents an alternative that is safe for both short and long term use. A recent controlled study concluded that 2000 mg per day of the blue green algae spirulina significantly reduced the symptoms of allergic rhinitis including nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal congestion, and itching after three weeks of use. In humans, spirulina acts on hay fever symptoms by significantly reducing the secretion of an inflammatory cytokine IL-4 by 32%.
Medicinal Ingredients
Each Vegetarian Capsule Contains: |
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Organic Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) (whole) |
335 mg |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) |
175 mg |
Stinging Nettle 4:1 Extract(Urtica dioica) (leaf) |
50 mg |
Pycnogenol® (French Maritime Pine Bark Extract) (Pinus pinaster) (bark)(65–75% Procyanidins) |
17 mg |
EMIQ (Enzymatically Modified Isoquercitrin) |
15 mg |
(From 50 mg of Highly Absorbable Isoquercitrin) |
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Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, silica, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
Allergens:
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.
Recommended Use:
2 capsules 3 times per day or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks.
Contraindications
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have any known allergy to any of the ingredients in this product. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Stop this product 1 week prior to surgery.11 Keep out of reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Do not take concurrently with Ciprofloxacin, Bortezomid or Warfarin.
Brand
Bioclinic Naturals
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