Product Description

BronchEze -Physiologic support formula for pulmonary health.
Protection against oxidative stress is crucial in lower respiratory tissues
involved in oxygen exchange. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a precursor of the
antioxidant glutathione, and is effective for defending the bronchopulmonary
tissues and supporting general well-being. NAC also thins mucus to facilitate
expectoration. BronchEze includes additional classic antioxidant support
nutrients such as vitamins C and E, carotene, riboflavin, and selenium, many of
which may be insufficient in Western diets, to fully protect the lungs from
damaging air pollution and tobacco smoke. These nutrients also help maintain
optimal immune system function. Horehound and licorice extracts, and thyme oil,
are traditional expectorants and tonics for the lungs. -N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, a
mucolytic (mucus thinner) and precursor of the antioxidant glutathione, has
been demonstrated to promote bronchopulmonary health in dozens of clinical
studies (Eur Respir J 2000;16:253-62). -Vitamins C and E, carotene, riboflavin,
and selenium are an antioxidant support team that assists the regeneration of
reduced glutathione and exerts other antioxidant effects. Antioxidant
protection against oxidative stress is critical for pulmonary health (Pharmacol
Res 1999; 40:393-404). -Current antioxidant intakes in North America may be
insufficient to fully protect the lungs against air pollution and cigarette
smoke (Ann N Y Acad Sci 1992;669:141-55). -Vitamin C was effective for
supporting bronchial function in a controlled hospital-based study (Int J Vitam
Nutr Res 1994;64:212-9). -Horehound and licorice extracts, and thyme oil, are
traditional pectorals (lung tonics) and expectorants (Culpepers Herbal; Herbal
Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs).