This supplement contains broccoli seed extract, which metabolizes glucoraphanin into sulforaphane, a substance that protects cellular DNA and promotes healthy cell replication. Broccoli-derived sulforaphane can set into motion the Antioxidant Response Element, which supports the body in cellular defense. There’s also some research showing that sulforaphane may improve gut bacterial flora—and we know that a healthy gut is important for the immune system.

Di-indolyl methane, or DIM, has been used to support hormone balance and the metabolization of excess estrogen for menopause, PCOS, cystic acne, and weight loss, but it’s also showing promise in immune support. Scientists at UC Berkeley have discovered that DIM acts as a modulator of the body’s innate immune response system and it is currently being studied as a potential treatment for viral and bacterial infections. 

Probiotics have been shown to regulate immune response, but the problem with most probiotics is that they only offer a temporary fix—a spore-based probiotic like this one reconditions the gut and promotes the colonization of good bacteria. I’ve also used Designs for Health’s Probiotic Synergy Spheres, which is another high-quality probiotic option.

Vitamin C is probably the first supplement you think of when it comes to immunity, but when you take a typical vitamin C supplement, much of it passes through the body unabsorbed. This vitamin C supplement is wrapped in liposomes, which protects the vitamin through the digestive system and transports it into the bloodstream where it can be better absorbed by cells.

Early research has shown an association between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 mortality rates. Vitamins D and K work as a team, so it’s important to use a supplement that contains both. Using a vitamin D supplement without vitamin K can increase the risk of calcium deposits in the arteries and joints and have a negative impact on blood vessel elasticity. I take my  vitamin D + K supplement with a fatty food like a spoonful of almond butter or half an avocado to optimize absorption.

You can purchase this in a 30mg or 15mg formulation, but I stick with the 30mg version. Zinc picolinate is the best absorbed form of zinc, which is necessary for the development and function of cells related to immune response. 

I started using DHA shortly after Lennox Mae was born because her pediatrician recommended it for supporting brain development, but DHA is also important for a healthy immune and inflammatory response. Fatty acids like DHA are converted into molecules that are used as part of the body’s natural healing process.

Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends giving children vitamin D supplements? Vitamin D supports immune function, the growth of healthy bones, the respiratory system, and even heart health—I give the kids this one usually after dinner because almost all of our meals involve green leafy vegetables and a healthy fat.

This supplement is formulated with herbs and minerals that are known to support a healthy immune response, including zinc, olive leaf, St. John’s wort, larch arabinogalactan, and colloidal silver.

This is a new immune boosting supplement that I incorporated into their regime after COVID-19 hit. A highly absorbable liquid zinc; zinc deficiency causes immune dysfunction that makes it difficult for the body to discern between its own cells and those of invaders and zinc supplementation has been shown to decrease the amount of colds children get.

In addition to its immune system benefits, vitamin C is important for growing kids because it supports the formation of collagen, muscle, blood vessels, and neurotransmitters.