When it comes to immune support, many products focus on stimulation—a short-term push that can sometimes do more harm than good. The smarter approach? Strengthen the immune system’s resilience so it stays ready, responsive, and balanced all year long.
This is the foundation of immune intelligence, and it’s exactly how PERQUE Potent C Guard™ powder works. Rather than revving up the immune system indiscriminately, this fully buffered vitamin C formula provides targeted support that nourishes, protects, and modulates your defenses—without overstimulating them.
Why Modulation Matters More Than Stimulation
Immune-stimulating herbs and high-dose formulas may have a place in acute care, but constant stimulation can lead to fatigue, rebound effects, or unnecessary inflammation. We have long advocated for a different model: one that focuses on restoring the competence and efficiency of immune responses rather than pushing them into overdrive.
PERQUE Potent C Guard Powder is designed with this principle in mind.
Buffered, pH-balanced, natural L-ascorbate (Nature’s ascorbate) supports immune function at the cellular level—assisting natural defense processes without overwhelming the system. The result is a more intelligent, adaptive response that can:
- Recognize threats quickly
- Clear challenges efficiently
- Avoid triggering unnecessary inflammation
Vitamin C: A Cornerstone of Immune Resilience
Vitamin C plays a vital role in virtually every aspect of immune function:
- Barrier defense: Supports collagen formation for healthy skin and mucous membranes—the body’s first line of protection.
- White blood cell function: Enhances the activity of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and phagocytes that identify and eliminate pathogens.
- Antioxidant defense: Recycles other antioxidants and neutralizes excess free radicals generated during immune activation.
- Recovery and repair: Helps reduce post-infection fatigue and tissue inflammation by supporting detox and regeneration.
These actions work best when vitamin C is present daily, in a form the body can absorb fully and use efficiently. PERQUE Potent C Guard provides 100% bioactive L-ascorbate (Nature’s ascorbate), fully buffered with alkalinizing minerals to ensure optimal delivery with no stomach upset—even at higher doses.
Daily Support for Seasonal Shifts, Stress, and Travel
Our immune systems are most vulnerable during times of stress, change, or travel—when nutritional reserves can run low. That’s when a consistent intake of high-quality vitamin C becomes most valuable.
Taking PERQUE Potent C Guard Powder daily helps:
- Maintain immune readiness before exposure
- Shorten recovery times if illness does occur
- Reduce oxidative stress associated with inflammation
- Replenish lost stores after travel, physical exertion, or sleepless nights
Its powdered form also makes it easy to titrate up or down based on your needs—ideal for proactive self-care.
There are cases where you may consider increasing your daily dose short-term, e.g., when you feel the familiar itch of a cold or sore throat coming on, or you’ve just returned from airplane travel. Studies have shown that Vitamin C can reduce the intensity and duration of cold symptoms and can also help reset your immune system needs.
Daily Essentials for Immune Resilience
For those looking to build a stronger immune foundation, these core supports align with Dr. Jaffe’s model of immune intelligence—nourishing the body’s defense systems without overstimulating them:
- PERQUE Potent C Guard Powder – Buffered, fully active L-ascorbate (Nature’s ascorbate) to support immune resilience and antioxidant protection without gastrointestinal discomfort.
- PERQUE Energized Double Zinc Guard™ – Dual-form zinc to support immune cell signaling, antiviral defense, and tissue repair, with activated B6 for optimal utilization.
- PERQUE D3 Cell Guard™ – Supports immune vigilance, inflammation regulation, and respiratory health with highly bioavailable vitamin D3.
- PERQUE Life Guard™ Mini – A comprehensive multivitamin-mineral formula providing full-spectrum nutrient support for immune cell function, antioxidant recycling, and overall metabolic health.
- Hydration – Aim for half your body weight (in pounds) in ounces of clean, mineral-rich water daily to support lymph flow and nutrient delivery.
- Restorative Sleep – Prioritize consistent, high-quality sleep to regulate inflammatory pathways and immune system balance.
- Alkalinizing, whole foods diet – Focus on fresh, unprocessed foods that reduce immune burden and support microbiome health.
Together, these essentials can help you stay strong and steady through seasonal transitions, travel demands, and periods of immune challenge.
Smarter Support, Every Day
The immune system doesn’t need to be pushed—it needs to be supported. With its buffered delivery, full bioavailability, and synergy with essential minerals, PERQUE Potent C Guard Powder offers just that: a gentler, smarter way to build daily resilience.
Whether you’re managing a stressful schedule, traveling across time zones, or simply looking to stay ahead of the next wave of seasonal threats, this form of vitamin C helps you do it with confidence—and comfort.