--- title: A Boost for Your Immune System This Winter date: 2024-01-10T08:28:00-06:00 author: Hannah Keller canonical_url: "https://www.schneckmed.org/blog/a-boost-for-your-immune-system-this-winter" section: Blog --- [« View All Blogs](https://www.schneckmed.org/blog) # A Boost for Your Immune System This Winter January 10, 2024 | Lifestyle Tips, Preventative Care ![Four probiotic supplement bottles displayed in a row, labeled ION Gut Support, Schneck Probiotic Assist, Ortho-Biotic, and Protocol Chewable Probiotic.](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Blog/_50x16_crop_center-center_none/blog-photo-copy.jpg) ## **Did you know that the Immune System begins in the gut?** With 70-80% of immune cells being present in the gut, there is an intricate interplay between the intestinal microbiome, the intestinal epithelial layer, and the local mucosal immune system. This is why having a healthy Gastro-Intestinal (GI) System can impact your overall health. Nutrition is vital so watch your sugar intake and consider increasing your fiber along with fermented foods. Also, probiotics have been shown to impact the Immune System by supporting balance between good bacteria and decreasing bad bacteria that can cause infection. ## **ION Gut Support:** This probiotic works at the cellular level to restore and rekindle tight junctions in the gut they may have been damaged by environmental toxins such as glyphosate. Not only can it help boost the immune system, but aids in digestion and helps support a healthier metabolism. ## Probiotic Assist Each capsule is packed with 5 billion CFU (colony-forming unit) per with Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Streptococcus thermophilus. These “friendly bacteria” help maintain a healthy digestive tract and boost immune response. ![Young woman surrounds her mid-section/gut with her hands suggesting a healthy gut](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Blog/_40x50_fit_center-center_none/AdobeStock_519186521.jpeg) ## **Ortho Biotic:** Each capsule contains seven strains of active organisms shown to promote healthy gut microflora, protect intestinal integrity, and boost immune function. One of the strains in this probiotic is saccharomyces boulardi known to help increase the first line of defense sIgA (antibodies) in the GI system which helps bind and clears harmful bacteria. ![Young girl happily shows her chewable supplement on her tongue before taking it](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Blog/_42x65_fit_center-center_none/AdobeStock_491330287.jpeg) ## **Chewable Probiotic:** Safe to use in children over 2 and adults. 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