Shop now and save later!

Come explore our selection of supplements in advance and we’ll store it for you to purchase during wellness weekend!

Here’s how it works:

1. Ask for a pre-shop form and bag at the Wellness Desk
2. Fill the bag with your favorite supplements.
3. Return form and bag to a Health and Body Care staff person.
4. Come back to purchase during the sale, October 14-17!

Wellness Minneapolis is a holistic wellness center located in South Minneapolis. They’re committed to whole-body healing and empowering their patients to embark on their own unique journey to health. We partnered with founders Jesse Haas and Dr. Sara Jean Barrett to curate a list of their top 4 immunity-boosting supplements as we head into the cooler months.

VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is always on the top of our list for immune-related health goals. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of infection. Because we live so far north of the equator, Minnesotans are especially at risk of vitamin D deficiency. The UV-B rays we need to make vitamin D in our skin does not penetrate our atmosphere from approximately Labor Day to Memorial Day. This makes supplementing with vitamin D an imperative act of self-care through cold and flu season.

VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is probably the nutrient most well-known for its role in the immune system. This nutrient is a powerful antioxidant, helping to stabilize cells in our body that will attack and destroy viruses. Vitamin C is easy to get enough of in a plant-focused diet, but also a worthy contribution to the medicine cabinet.

A word of caution regarding supplementing with vitamin C: high doses of ascorbic acid (the most common and least expensive form of the nutrient) will cause loose stool. Look for a product that contains bioflavonoids to reduce the risk of this side effect while still optimizing your antioxidant protection.

ZINC LOZENGES
Zinc lozenges are another worthy investment. Probably the second-most well-known immune system warrior, zinc actually kills viruses in the mouth and throat. Lozenges containing 3-5mg of zinc are great to have for when you feel that scratchiness in your throat at the onset of illness or as a preventative measure to suck on after forays out into public spaces.

ELDERBERRY SYRUP

Elderberry syrup is a traditional herbal remedy often used during flu season. Elderberries contain vitamins A and C as well as the flavonoids quercetin and rutin which may improve immune function. Elderberry is anti-viral particularly against the influenza (flu) virus and may even reduce the duration of the flu.  Traditionally elderberry syrup is used daily throughout flu season.