- Immune Support for Defending the Body
- Now contains Elderberry
ChildLife Essentials First Defensehas a new and enhanced formula with Elderberry to effectively support the immune system and defend the body.
First Defense contains herbs and minerals selected for their roles in supporting healthy immune responses.
Nutritional Information
| Ingredients | 6-12 Months (1/2 tsp) |
%RI* | 1-3 Years (1 tsp) |
%RI* | 4+ Years (1 tsp) |
%RI* |
| Calories | 0 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Total Carbohydrate | <1 g | <1% | 1 g | <1%*** | 1 g | <1%** |
| Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) |
1.5 mg | 50% | 3 mg | 100% | 3 mg | 27% |
| Olive Leaf (Olea europaea) |
40 mg | † | 80 mg | † | 80 mg | † |
| Elderberry Fruit (Sambucus nigra) |
40 mg | † | 80 mg | † | 80 mg | † |
| Grindelia robusta (herb) |
40 mg | † | 80 mg | † | 80 mg | † |
| St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)(Leaf & Flower) |
10 mg | † | 20 mg | † | 20 mg | † |
| Larch Arabinogalactan Extract (Larix laricina)(Bark) |
7.5 mg | † | 15 mg | † | 15 mg | † |
| Bromelain (Pineapple Extract) |
50 mg | † | 100 mg | † | ||
| Grape Skin & Seed Extract (proanthocyanidins) |
10 mg | † | 20 mg | † | ||
| * Reference Intake **Reference Intake are based on a 2000 calorie diet. ***Reference Intake are based on a 1,000 calorie diet. †Reference Intake not established. |
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Other Ingredients
Purified water, vegetable glycerin, grapefruit seed extract, citric acid, gum arabic, steviol glycosides, potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness).
Free From
milk, eggs, soy, wheat, yeast, or corn
Directions of Use
Infants 6-12 mos: HALF tsp 3x daily.
Children 1 - 3 yrs: 1 tsp 3x daily.
Children 4+ yrs: 1 tsp 3x daily.
Shake well before using.
Give directly or mix with your child's favourite drink.
Warning
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed the stated dosage. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and heat. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
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