{"id":24426,"date":"2021-05-19T23:37:56","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T23:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=24426"},"modified":"2022-04-06T02:46:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T02:46:45","slug":"immunity-gummies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/immunity-gummies\/","title":{"rendered":"These Vegan Elderberry Immunity Gummies Are the Ultimate Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"Searching for the best supplement for immunity? Our Boost Sweet Boost\u2122<\/a> immunity gummies have you covered.<\/em>\n\nMaryam Tantawy, our Director of Product Marketing and Innovation, and HUM Nutritionist Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN<\/a>, share the ins and outs of our gummies for immune support.\n

What Is Boost Sweet Boost?<\/h2>\nFormulated with vitamin C, zinc<\/a> and elderberry, Boost Sweet Boost is a vegan gummy supplement that champions your immunity by promoting health and overall well-being.\n\nIt comes in a delicious elderberry flavor that’s as kind to your taste buds as it is to your body.\n

Why We Made Immunity Gummies<\/h2>\nAt HUM, we know that taking a proactive (rather than reactive) approach to wellness is essential.\n\nFor that reason, it\u2019s crucial to boost your immune defenses year-round\u2014not just in particular seasons or under trying circumstances\u2014without letting your guard down.\n\n“Immunity is an important part of keeping up with health and well-being,” Maryam adds. “We found the top ingredients that truly support the immune system<\/a>, and then combined them in a vegan gummy form that people would enjoy eating every day.”\n\n\"HUM\n

Innate vs. Adaptive Immunity<\/h2>\nBetter yet, our immunity gummies support various cellular functions of both innate and adaptive immunity<\/a> (the first and second lines of defense, respectively).\n\n“Both systems rely on white blood cells to do the heavy lifting to protect our bodies, which are the forces driving the immune system,” Gaby begins. “These cells rely on certain micronutrients\u2014including those in Boost Sweet Boost\u2014to do the job properly.”\n\nHere’s what differentiates one from the other.\n

Innate Immunity<\/h3>\n“Innate immunity mostly consists of anatomical barriers, such as skin and mucus,” she shares. For instance, a healthy skin barrier<\/a> provides protection from antigens. Meanwhile, mucus works by trapping and expelling potential germs, such as when you get the urge to sneeze or cough.\n\n“Innate immunity acts very quickly, whether that’s within seconds, minutes, or hours,” Gaby continues. Further, its defense mechanism is generic, meaning that “the body pulls from the same group of cells to help ward off foreign substances.”\n

Adaptive Immunity<\/h3>\nThen, we also have adaptive immunity, which is much more specific.\n\nAs Gaby explains, it responds to a specific bug or invader after the onset of symptoms that may compromise your immune system. Also, “Adaptive immunity takes a longer time to respond, and often won’t kick in for a few days or weeks.”\n\nBoost Sweet Boost maintains and promotes the cellular functions of both systems.\n\n\"HUM\n

Ingredients + Benefits<\/h2>\nTo begin, like all HUM supplements<\/a>, Boost Sweet Boost only packs clinically proven ingredients that are:\n