Rapid Rescue®

Everyone is familiar with ginger for its pungent aroma and flavor. Not only does it add flair to your favorite dishes, it has been used as a powerful medicine for hundreds of years. In ancient India, ginger was so depended upon as a medicine that the literal translation of its name was "The Universal Healer." It is one of the most valuable and well-regarded botanical medicines throughout the world. And it has been experiencing a revival in the natural health world—as it should!

Ginger is best known for its positive support of healthy digestion. But there's more. Ginger also acts on the enzyme that helps you produce and recycle your master antioxidant, glutathione, your body's most indispensable weapon for protecting your cells and whole body. And it's been widely researched to support a healthy inflammation and immune response.

Our fresh ginger root is grown organically, and upon harvest, transformed into a potent, certified organic extract using our exclusive dual H₂O & CO₂ SuperPure® processing. With an abundance of the well-researched and standardized shogaol and gingerol compounds, our certified organic ginger extract is truly one of a kind.

Olive fruit and its tasty culinary oil are at the core of the highly respected Mediterranean diet. Medical journals abound with discussions of the overall wellness properties of these tangy fruits and their precious oil. The use of olive oil — especially a high quality, extra virgin variety — is known as one of the best ways to support healthy antioxidant function and a healthy cardiovascular system for a long, healthy life.

One special compound in particular has been identified for its unique and notable health effects. This extraordinary phytonutrient is called hydroxytyrosol/tyrosol and research has shown it to be one of the most powerful naturally occurring antioxidants ever tested. Olives are the only known source of this rare, health-protective compound, which has the unique ability to cross what is called the Blood Brain Barrier. This means hydroxytyrosol is exceptionally bioavailable to not just our heart, but also to our brain as well.

Our certified organic olive oil & fruits come from an ancient olive tree orchard in the Mediterranean region with a 2,000+year tradition of growing these precious gems. Using our SuperPure® processing, we concentrate our olive fruits to optimize their hydroxytyrosol content. In Europe, which is a hotbed of research on olive's health benefits, the European Food Safety Authority (their equivalent to our FDA) has formally approved heart health claims for an olive product only if it contains 5 mg or more of hydroxytyrosol per serving. All of our certified organic SuperPure® Olive fruit extracts and their products fully meet this standard and have an abundance of the all-important hydroxytyrosol.

Andrographis seems like the new kid on the block when it comes to immune herbs. In reality, its history is quite rich. Known as the "king of bitters," andrographis is a highly revered immune herb in the long-standing traditions of both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The bioactive immune properties of andrographis can be traced back to a single compound called andrographolide. The range of immune benefits for this herb includes support for healthy microbial function, healthy antioxidant response, and healthy white blood cell activity (your immune system's "fighters"). Andrographis has a particular affinity for supporting the health of our ears, eyes, nose, and throat.

Our andrographis is grown organically to its peak of potency; its leaves are transformed into a potent, certified organic extract using our exclusive SuperPure® processing. With 20% of the well-researched andrographolide compound, our certified organic andrographis extract is truly one of a kind.

Pelargonium sidoides is commonly known as African geranium or umckaloabo in traditional Zulu language. Its roots are extracted to produce a highly valuable aid for your immune and respiratory systems, first gaining fame in the 19^th century for use with respiratory function. P. sidoides is particularly supportive for healthy bronchial, nasal, and sinus function. Much data from clinical trials exists on the very promising effects of this South African herb, including some important research showing how it supports the healthy release of immune "peptides" from our white blood cells.

We carefully prepare our P. sidoides extract from the rhizome (root), grown organically in its native habitat of South Africa under optimized shade-grown conditions. The roots are harvested at their peak of potency followed by the use of our eco-friendly, certified organic SuperPure® processing to create a highly concentrated extract. Two capsules of Rapid Rescue® are guaranteed to contain 25 mg of P. sidoidesextract standardized to 27.5 mcg immune-supporting umckalin — one of its key biomarkers of potency.

Made by the humble honeybee, propolis has to be one of nature's most fascinating and powerful natural substances. Propolis is a unique, protective, and natural "glue" that bees alone create to protect their hives by sealing off unwanted cracks and gaps. But don't be fooled: this is definitely not your ordinary glue! Scientists have studied the composition of propolis and uncovered a remarkable assortment of polyphenols, phytonutrients, and health benefits. Propolis has many awesome functions including its ability to bolster a healthy immune response. How does it do this? Through its multifaceted effects on microbial balance, antioxidant function, and also via its healthy support for our immune system's army of white blood cells.

Our certified organic propolis extract is unmatched. The propolis raw compound is first carefully separated from the organic beeswax. Next, in order to concentrate all its special nutrients, we create an extract using our eco-conscious SuperPure® processing (no chemical solvents allowed here!) The organic propolis extract is fully tested for the immune-supporting polyphenols like apigenin, quercetin and chyrsin to ensure optimal potency. We feel confident you will "bee" well with our certified organic propolis extract!

Echinacea, commonly known as coneflower, is at the very top of the list as one of the most well-known, researched, and respected immune-supporting herbs. Its popularity hinges on its tried and true ability to work with your own natural defenses to support a healthy immune response. Just walk through any cold and flu aisle in your supermarket or health food store, and you'll see loads of echinacea in all shapes and sizes.

We use several forms of Echinacea purpurea in our products, including fresh pressed juice, H₂0/ethanol extract, and a CO₂ root extract.

Based on the extensive European medical research, we use the juice and H₂0/ethanol extracts of certified organic Echinacea purpurea aerial parts. The flowers and leaves in this form are rich in cichoric acid, polyphenols, and polysacchardies known as fructofuranosides. These compounds are key for activating your healthy immune response.

In addition, we've created a potent CO₂ extract made exclusively with the roots of certified organic Echinacea purpurea. The root components are uniquely concentrated in a substance called alkylamides. Recent research indicates their main role is to support your recovery process by supporting a healthy inflammation response (versus stimulating the immune system). The key to isolating these beneficial compounds is pairing the correct part of the plant with the most effective extraction method. In this case, CO₂ supercritical extraction is integral to yielding the valuable alkylamides fractions.

The end result of our specialized SuperPure® processing and sourcing is a powerful combination of Echinacea purpurea ingredients with a full spectrum of benefits for your whole body.

Black elderberries, also known as Sambucus, have a notable history of traditional use for immune support. Early settlers in North America and Europe made a thick syrup out of the dark purple berries to help soothe seasonal symptoms. Nowadays, black elderberry continues to be at the forefront of healthy immune and respiratory support. Specifically, highly standardized blackberry extracts have rightfully earned a reputation as a go-to immune supporting botanical. Research shows that black elderberry has many highly beneficial attributes. For starters, the dark purple pigment of this berry reflects a very high percentage of anthocyanins. These flavonoids account for one of its key mechanisms of action: antioxidant support and free radical cleanup. Black elderberry also affects what's known as the cytokine cascade. Cytokines are key communicators in your immune system. Black elderberry contributes to healthy cytokine activity as part of your healthy defense system.

We adhere to the strictest, certified organic standards in both the growing and SuperPure® processing of our standardized black elderberry extract. After peak harvesting, the fresh berries are filtered and concentrated into a rich syrup then carefully low temperature dried into a powder to maintain all the active goodness inside. The result is a high potency elderberry extract of the finest caliber yielding a standardized percentage of the very valuable immune-supporting polyphenols and anthocyanins.