BOOST your immune ‘troops’ with this ESSENTIAL nutrient combo

This is no time to take any chances.

For some of us, the cold weather is already here…

And with those chilly conditions come winter “bugs” that can’t WAIT to get you in their grip.

You’ve heard more about supporting your immune function this year than you probably EVER did before…

But don’t wait to get sick in order for it to be a wake-up call.

Because you need IRON-CLAD immunity to not only help you SURVIVE an infection…

But also even the most ROUTINE hospital stay or surgical procedure.

A good “suit of armor” can even help protect you against cancer.

There’s one way to ENHANCE your defenses that may surprise you – because it comes right out of the playbook of today’s TOP athletes.

A trio that’s not just for triathletes

Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are 3 amino acids that our bodies need… but can’t make on their own.

That’s why they’re called “essential.” We’ve got to get them from an outside source.

Those 3 essential amino acids are:

• leucine
• isoleucine
• valine.

Out of all the amino acids, these are the ONLY ones that are considered “branched chain.” (That’s just a description of their molecular structure, which looks like it has “branches.”)

BCAAs are probably best known for their role in muscle recovery from exercise – which is why athletes often supplement with them, especially as they’re working on boosting their endurance and strength.

But you don’t need to be training for a triathlon to reap the benefits of these protein building blocks.

BCAAs also help support healthy immune function.

In fact, certain immune cells depend on BCAAs to help grow and function, like your infection-fighting white blood cells… and your cancer-fighting T cells.

Lymphocytes like these literally use BCAAs as a source of energy to BEAT BACK viruses… tumors… and more.

And research shows that DEPRIVATION of these special amino acids leads to COMPROMISED immune function… as without them, the immune cells aren’t able to DIVIDE and CONQUER in response to a pathogen.

That’s true in terms of all 3 branched chain amino acids as a group…

But it’s also true if even just 1 of them is missing!

Animal studies have even shown that insufficient levels of BCAAs can REDUCE how much a vaccine can protect against infection.

Studies on animals have also shown dietary restriction of BCAAs linked to increased mortality.

Now, you’re not a mouse or a rat… so what does this mean for you?

Well, in real-life scenarios involving people, BCAAs have helped boost the immunity of patients after surgery – when their risk of infection could be sky-high.

Hospitals have also learned to administer BCAAs to help their patients survive sepsis.

That’s because BCAAs can help enhance the activity of BOTH sides of your immunity, which is twofold.

There’s your adaptive (or “acquired”) immunity… which is when your lymphocytes get DEPLOYED to fight off a foreign invader… and your body develops antibodies to make you “immune” to future invasions.

And then there’s your innate immunity – or your first line of defense. That involves your physical barriers (skin, hair) and reflexes (coughing, sneezing, tearing up) that BLOCK or even EJECT anything that might pose a danger to your health.

Proper immune function requires a PERFECT BALANCE between these two complementary mechanisms.

And BCAAs appear to help provide some of that necessary harmony.

Better yet, they can support gut health… which is CRUCIAL to your good immunity.

Talk to your doc about how you might benefit from supporting your immune function with these nutrients.

Look for branched chain amino acids in capsule form from a quality supplement maker you trust at your local health food store or online.

To the essentials for immune support,

Melissa Young

P.S. One of the branched chain amino acids I just shared with you can also help you lose LESS muscle as you age… and even REGAIN lost strength!

Click here to find out which one it is… and how it works.