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AstaReal® Astaxanthin for Immune Support Salivary Antibodies & Immune Exclusion Pathogens taking advantage of inhalation and ingestion routes of entry into the body will encounter the mucosal immune system as the body’s first line of defense. Mucous membranes secrete saliva in the mouth, and mucous in the gut and lungs, helping to trap debris and […]

by Karen Hecht, Ph.D. Pathogens taking advantage of inhalation and ingestion routes of entry into the body will encounter the mucosal immune system as the body’s first line of defense. The mucous membranes that line the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts are formidable in size, taking up 200x more real estate than the skin’s surface area. […]