World Health Organization Influenza (Seasonal). Available online: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal) Calder et al, ‘Optimal Nutritional Status for a Well-Functioning Immune System is an Important Factor to Protect Against Viral Infections’, Preprints 2020, 20200 30199. Calder, ‘Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and inflammatory processes: nutrition or pharmacology?’, Br J Clin Pharmacol, 2012. Hemilä et al, ‘Vitamin C for preventing and treating pneumonia’, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013. Hemilä, ‘Vitamin C and infections’, Nutrients, 2017. Martineau et al, ‘Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory tract infections: systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data’, BMJ, 2017. Gombart et al, ‘A review of micronutrients and the immune system–working in harmony to reduce the risk of infection’, Nutrients, 2020. References YOGURT Low Fat 8-11 mg Zinc 250 mg Omega-3 2,000 IU Vitamin D 200-500 mg Vitamin C To complement your diet and eliminate potential nutrient shortfalls, experts recommend the following daily nutrient intake: For example, dietary sources of vitamin D are limited and synthesis in the skin is affected by season, climate, skin color, avoidance of sun exposure. An orange contains about 53 mg vitamin C. To reach the recommended intake of at least 200 mg one would have to consume 4 oranges per day! It’s often hard to achieve a truly well-balanced diet and that’s where nutritional supplements come in. Probiotics 4 Omega-3s 3 A healthy immune system reduces the risk, severity & duration of infections Trace elements 2 Vitamins 1 LOW FA T MIL Ideally, the nutrients needed to support your immune system come from a well-balanced diet that provides: Elderly The immune system begins to decline. Senior adults are exposed to an increased risk of infections and allergies The immune system begins to decline Adulthood The immune system is fully matured and functional. In adulthood, the body can react quickly and efficiently as a result of previous exposure to viruses, allergens and vaccinations The immune system is fully matured & functional Childhood The immune system evolves and matures following exposure to viruses and other harmful substances during childhood. Vaccination supports optimized immune responses The immune system evolves & matures Infancy The immune system is immature at birth, but develops rapidly. Impaired development of the immune system in infancy can have a major impact on immune function later in life The immune system develops rapidly Support your immunity A story about how nutrients support your health and well-being Development of the immune system

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World Health Organization Influenza (Seasonal). Available online: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal)Calder et al, ‘Optimal Nutritional Status for a Well-Functioning Immune System is an Important Factor to Protect Against Viral Infections’, Preprints 2020, 20200 30199.Calder, ‘Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and inflammatory processes: nutrition or pharmacology?’, Br J Clin Pharmacol, 2012.Hemilä et al, ‘Vitamin C for preventing and treating pneumonia’, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013.Hemilä, ‘Vitamin C and infections’, Nutrients, 2017.Martineau et al, ‘Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory tract infections: systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data’, BMJ, 2017.Gombart et al, ‘A review of micronutrients and the immune system–working in harmony to reduce the risk of infection’, Nutrients, 2020.

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YOGURTLow Fat

8-11 mgZinc

250 mgOmega-3

2,000 IUVitamin D

200-500 mgVitamin C

To complement your diet and eliminate potential nutrient shortfalls, experts recommend the

following daily nutrient intake:

For example, dietary sources of vitamin D are limited and synthesis in the skin is affected by season, climate, skin color, avoidance of sun exposure.

An orange contains about 53 mg vitamin C. To reach the recommended intake of at least 200 mg one would have to consume 4 oranges per day!

It’s often hard to achieve a truly well-balanced dietand that’s where nutritional supplements come in.

Probiotics4Omega-3s 3

A healthy immune system reduces the risk,

severity & duration of infections

Trace elements2Vitamins 1

LOW FATMIL

Ideally, the nutrients needed to support your immune system come from a well-balanced diet that provides:

Elderly

The immune system begins to decline. Senior adults are exposed to an increased

risk of infections and allergies

The immune system begins to decline