Nutritional support for allergy season

With spring around the corner, soon enough we’ll be surrounded by vibrant blooms, cheerful birdsong, and longer, sunnier days. Although this seasonal change is welcome, allergy sufferers may be more focused on the sneezing, congestion, and watery eyes spring sometimes brings with it.

Let’s dive into the science behind allergic reactions to learn how to control symptoms and enjoy the spring season with ease.

How do allergic reactions work?

An allergic reaction happens when your immune system comes into contact with an unrecognized substance, like pollen, mold, dust, or certain foods. Once the immune system makes contact with the allergen, it produces an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE), which goes on to trigger the release of histamine. This chemical gets released into the bloodstream by white blood cells, communicating through nerve cells and moving fluid through blood vessel walls. Histamine is the chemical behind the telltale symptoms of allergies, like sneezing, an itchy nose, watery eyes, and itchy skin.

Nutritional support for allergy season

With allergy season looming, those who suffer in the presence of increased pollen, grass, and dust may be stocking up on tissues, but there are a few key nutrients that can help.

Quercetin

Quercetin is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties and has been studied for its impact on inhibiting enzymes and inflammatory mediators involved in allergic reactions. Though it’s found in fruits and vegetables like onions, apples, berries, and broccoli, it’s also available in supplemental form for those who want to load up on this helpful nutrient during allergy season. CanPrev’s Quercetin capsules contain 500mg of quercetin in every dose, naturally sourced from the Japanese pagoda tree.

Vitamin C

Well known as an immune-supporting nutrient, vitamin C also boasts benefits for allergy season. It’s also an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties and thanks to its key role in combatting oxidative stress, it’s a go-to for allergy season. This nutrient can be found in foods like citrus, spinach, tomatoes, and strawberries. It can also be taken in supplemental form, such as CanPrev’s Vitamin C, which has a therapeutic dose of 1000mg per capsule. If you’re looking for an alternative format, Liposomal Vitamin C comes in a tasty Citrus Vanilla liquid, formulated with liposomal technology to transport nutrients direct-to-cell.