ADDITIVA® Immune direct sticks

ADDITIVA® Immune direct features an advanced combination of zinc, selenium, and vitamin C. These nutrients help the immune system function normally.1 The formula contains the amino acid L-histidine, which improves the absorption of zinc, an important trace element.2 Learn more about the convenient direct oral granules here.

ADDITIVA® Immune direct

ADDITIVA® Immune direct provides easy and fast support for your immune system. The sticks contain an advance immune combination of vitamin C, zinc, and selenium.3,4,5 The fruity orange-flavored product is available exclusively in pharmacies.

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Advanced combination boosts the immune system

Vitamin C, zinc, and selenium help keep the immune system healthy and protect the body’s cells from oxidative stress. Vitamin C also supports energy metabolism and can reduce fatigue.7 Zinc plays a role in cell division. It is also important for bone health.8,9 An adequate supply of the trace elements zinc and selenium also provide a beauty boost by ensuring strong, healthy hair and nails.10

In addition to these nutrients, ADDITIVA® Immune direct contains L-histidine, an amino acid that helps the body get more out of the trace element zinc.11

Especially convenient: the delicious direct oral granules can be swallowed without water – so you can easily take them while on a break or on the go.

Product description

ADDITIVA® Immune direct features an advanced combination of selected ingredients – vitamin C, zinc, selenium, and L-histidine – specifically for the immune system.

Recommended dosage

Empty the contents of one stick (1.3 grams) directly on the tongue without water once a day.

Properties

Strengthens defenses

The body needs vitamin C, selenium, and zinc to continuously strengthen the immune system against viruses and other pathogens. An adequate supply of these three immune boosters helps ward off colds more easily.12

Supports zinc absorption

L-histidine is an amino acid that the body can often only produce in small amounts.13 However, the body needs it in order to use zinc and effectively optimize the bioavailability of zinc.14

Ingredients

Vitamin C, zinc, selenium and L-histidine

One stick with 1.3 grams of direct oral granules contains 80 milligrams of vitamin C, 10 milligrams of zinc, 50 milligrams of L-histidine, and 50 micrograms of selenium.

Other ingredients

ADDITIVA® Immune direct also contains isomalt (filler), erythritol (filler), citric acid (acidifier), sodium hydrogen carbonate (acidity regulator), aroma, carboxymethyl cellulose (thickener), magnesium stearate (separating agent), aspartame (sweetener), silicon dioxide (separating agent), and acesulfame K (sweetener).

Versatile immune power

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Frequently asked questions

Which ingredients make ADDITIVA® Immune direct so special?

ADDITIVA® Immune direct contains the essential trio of vitamin C, zinc, and selenium. L-histidine is a useful addition to this combination because the valuable amino acid enhances the body’s metabolism of the essential trace element zinc.

How does ADDITIVA® Immune direct support the body?

ADDITIVA® Immune direct contains an advanced combination of vitamin C, zinc, and selenium, which supports the body’s own immune system and protects the cells from oxidative stress. The nutrients aid in numerous other metabolic processes, thereby contributing to health and well-being.

How should ADDITIVA® Immune direct be taken?

Empty the contents of one stick directly on the tongue without water once a day. The delicious direct oral granules are ideal for taking on the go and are especially recommended for people who dislike swallowing tablets.

How many sticks are in a pack?

One pack of ADDITIVA® Immune direct contains 20 sticks, each with 1.3 grams of direct oral granules.

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