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Does Echinacea Help With Immune Cytokines?

Raises levels of immune signaling proteins IL-2, IFN-γ, and TNF-α in healthy adults.

Weak Evidence

Evidence Summary

Raises levels of immune signaling proteins IL-2, IFN-γ, and TNF-α in healthy adults.

Effective Dose

200 mg/day ethanolic extract

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