For some, springtime is a breath of fresh air. You step outside and immediately feel refreshed. The blue sky. The warm air. As you stroll down the street, you smile at the flowers, you catch yourself humming in happiness. Life is returning to the world, and you feel so good it’s as if you’re in a rom-com. That may be you, but I am not that woman. The minute I see the buds perk up on the trees, I sigh in anticipation of the pollen-laden world I’ll soon be living in.
For those like me who deal with seasonal allergies (thanks, Dad, for passing along this genetic predisposition), springtime can feel like Dante’s tenth circle of hell. Already, I’m feeling a slight itch in the corners of my eyes and waking up with a slightly stuffier nose than usual (a tell-tale sign that spring is really gaining momentum). But I don’t have to settle for living in a reality overrun by sniffles, sneezing, and watery eyes—and nor do you. We can take action to bolster and balance our immune systems with natural remedies out there like Troscriptions’ Tro Mune™, which harnesses the powerful compound cordycepin.
Season Allergies 101: Causes and Treatment
Your immune system is constantly adapting and changing. While its job is to protect you from invaders that can cause illness or disease, exposure to a usually harmless substance (e.g., tree pollen) can result in your immune system misidentifying it as a perceived threat. This overreaction then triggers the production of antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE), which travel to mast cells that release chemicals like histamine. When histamine is released, it contributes to dilating blood vessels and attracting immune cells to the affected area to “attack” the allergen (John Hopkins). Hello, inflammation!
While seasonal allergies are considered mild and rarely induce anaphylaxis (a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction), no one wants to settle for feeling run down, groggy, and, well, under the weather when the sun is shining. This is where Tro Mune™ comes in. It contains cordycepin, a bioactive compound derived from Cordyceps militaris, an edible and medicinal mushroom, that has demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects to support immune balance and a healthy response during seasonal changes. Here’s how it works.
How Cordycepin Provides Seasonal Relief
We’ve already established that seasonal allergies are essentially the acute symptoms of inflammation at work caused by the presence of histamine in the body—and cordycepin has been shown to suppress the release of histamine from mast cells, therefore making it a potential natural antihistamine (Ting-Feng Wu et al., 2021). Specifically, it has the potential to decrease inflammation in the airway, which can improve lung function and be especially beneficial for those who experience respiratory allergies and suffer from asthma (Tan et al., 2020). How does it do this? By inhibiting certain pro-inflammatory pathways, reducing the activity of certain cytokines (signaling proteins) while activating others that boost anti-inflammatory responses (Tan et al., 2020). By modulating immune responses, studies also suggest that cordycepin has the potential to reduce IgE production, thereby mitigating allergic reactions to pollen or other allergens (Liu et al., 2023).
The Importance of Immune Support During Seasonal Changes
Because of cordycepin’s ability to both upregulate and downregulate the immune system’s defenses (i.e., calm reactions toward non-threats while enhancing immune defenses against actual threats), the studies emerging are positioning it as a promising adaptogen for seasonal health (Ashraf et al., 2020). As the seasons shift, we know that our immune systems can take a hit. If you are an allergy sufferer, your immune system is already working overtime, which means it may tucker itself out and be in a weakened state, unable to fight off actual threats. This is why it’s important to take steps to address your sniffles, lower inflammation, and modulate your immune response. Cordycepin can do all three.
Get Relief With Tro Mune™
With 75 mg of cordycepin, Troscriptions’ Tro Mune™ formula is strong enough to curb inflammation and fine-tune your immunity, making it an ideal ally for seasonal relief and year-round immune support. Whether you need minor support or serious relief, you can find your optimal dose because of Trosciption’s unique buccal troche delivery formula, which can be personalized and absorbed quickly. Don’t settle for the sniffles this season. Use the code “AGEIST” for 10% off at checkout to bolster your immune system and potentially lower your histamine response so you can stop and smell the flowers without sneezing.