Essential Defense®

Botanicals & Herbs

Brand: Metagenics

Tablet or PillBotanicalOff Market
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Net Contents

30 Tablet(s)

Serving Size

2 Tablet(s)

Servings Per Container

15

Supplement Form

Tablet or Pill

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

Not specified

Product Version

Not Present

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Label includes a proprietary blend, so some individual amounts are not itemized.

3Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Soy

Free From

  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline CelluloseCroscarmellose SodiumStearic AcidSilicaCoating

Target Groups

VegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)Women (not pregnant or lactating)Gluten Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take two Tablets as needed or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Caution: If taking medication, please consult your healthcare practitioner before use.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of the reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Practitioner exclusive

Precautions re: Allergies

Contains: Soy.

Storage

Storage

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Formulation re: Other

Essential Defense is formulated with time-honored, traditional Chinese ingredients used to support healthy immune function.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.

Formulation re: Other

Immune support

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org GF (Gluten free)

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

Metagenics

Gig Harbor, WA, 98332

800 692 9400

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • Enriched marine oil supplements increase peripheral blood specialized pro-resolving mediators concentrations and reprogram host immune responses: a randomized …

    PR Souza, RM Marques, EA Gomez, RA Colas… - Circulation …, 2020 - ahajournals.org

    … in healthy volunteers to assess the impact of a single bolus of fatty acid supplementation, given in the form of an enriched marine oil supplement SPM Active produced by Metagenics Inc…

    2020177 citations
  • Lactoferrin—an Iron-Binding Glycoprotein on First-Line Defense in the Innate Immune System

    N Patno - metagenicsinstitute.com

    … with immune development and basic defense systems as well … existing paradigms in healthcare. Our mission is to transform … all cookies on the Metagenics Institute website. However, if …

  • Strengthening Immunity

    A den Boer - naturesremediesgr.com

    … a few essentials we take along target those areas of health … Essential Defense is a Chinese herbal supplement that … This is a top notch probiotic from Metagenics that contains a 50/50 …

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    B Cohosh, R Clover - wiserlifestyles.com

    … Fem EstroPlex by Metagenics contains chasteberry, one of the most essential natural … and 4 essential vitamins to support health during menopause. However, Metagenics has neglected …

  • Supporting Liver Health After the Holidays

    Y Dowlati - metagenicsinstitute.com

    … If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you're happy to receive all cookies on the Metagenics Institute website. However, if you would like to, you can change …

  • Director of Clinical Services, Metagenics, Inc.

    M Kaye - irtuins, 2010 - prohealthseminars.com

    … Recently, the Functional Medicine Research CenterSM —the clinical research arm of Metagenics—measured the efficacy of the THIAA/berberine combination formula in a small, open …

    2010

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2022-06-16. DSLD Label ID: 267975. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.