Most people don’t think about their immune system until something forces them to. A sore throat. A sick child. A week where everyone in the house sounds the same.
But your immune system doesn’t work seasonally. It works every single day.
Stress, poor sleep, busy schedules, recycled air, and constant exposure to everyday germs quietly drain your defences long before winter arrives. That’s why it’s important to support immune health year-round, not just when symptoms appear. By the time the temperature drops, many people are already running low — and that’s when issues show up.
Strong immune health isn’t built in reaction to illness. It’s built through daily consistency.
Why Immune Support Matters All Year Long
Your immune system is a complex network that relies on regular input to function well. When that system is under constant pressure, small gaps appear — not dramatic failures, just reduced resilience. Modern life makes those gaps more common than we realise.
Common Reasons Immune Defences Weaken Over Time
Chronic Stress and the Burnout Effect
Ongoing stress keeps cortisol levels elevated. While cortisol is essential in short bursts, long-term elevation can reduce normal immune cell activity. Over time, this leaves your immune system working harder with fewer resources.
Sleep Debt
Sleep is not optional recovery time — it’s active immune maintenance. During deep sleep, the body releases cytokines that support immune communication and repair. Miss enough quality sleep, and immune responsiveness slows.
Indoor Living
Colder months mean more time in dry, recycled air. This dries out the mucous membranes in the nose and throat — your body’s first physical line of defence. When those barriers weaken, immune challenges gain an easier entry point. These pressures don’t wait for winter. They build quietly all year.
How to Support Immune Health Year-Round
Daily immune support isn’t about “boosting” anything overnight. It’s about:
1. Supporting normal immune system function consistently
2. Providing nutrients the body uses every day
3. Reducing the cumulative impact of modern lifestyle stress
Routine matters more than intensity. The Brauer Sambucus Immunity range is designed around this principle — supporting immune resilience day after day, so your system is ready when seasonal pressure hits.
Built around Black Elderberry, traditionally used in Western herbal medicine, the range supports immune system health in a way that is strong yet gentle enough for ongoing use. Strength in every drop isn’t about promises of miracles — it’s about showing up daily.
A Science-Led, Natural Approach
Brauer combines traditional herbal knowledge with nutritional support.
Black Elderberry provides naturally occurring anthocyanins, while Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin D3 support normal immune system function and healthy immune cell signaling.
This layered approach supports the body’s natural immune processes without forcing a reaction.
Adult Immune Support: Sambucus Immune Forte
Brauer Sambucus Immune Forte is designed for adults who want reliable immune support that fits into daily life.
Why it works
1.Daily support: A 15 mL dose supports normal immune system function year-round.
2.Flexible use: Dosage can be adjusted as directed on the label during periods of increased demand
3.Wellmune® included: A researched yeast beta-glucan that supports immune cell readiness
Kids’ Immune Support: Sambucus Immune Plus
Children’s immune systems are still developing, which means support needs to be both effective and gentle. Sambucus Immune Plus for Kids is formulated for children aged 2+ and supports healthy immune system function during key growth and school years.
Why parents trust it
1.Supports daily immune health during school and childcare periods
2.Contains Black Elderberry, Vitamin C, and Zinc
3.Naturally flavoured with cherry — no artificial colours or sweeteners
Targeted Support When You Feel That Throat Tickle
Brauer’s Sambucus Sore Throat Sprays for adults and kids provide convenient, on-the-go support using herbs traditionally used in Western herbal medicine.
Designed for real life
1. Iceland Moss and Liquorice to soothe irritated throat tissues
2.Easy spray format for school bags, handbags, and desks
3.Simple to use throughout the day
Daily Habits That Support Immune Health Year-Round
Immune resilience is cumulative.
1. Eat a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables
2. Stay hydrated to support lymph circulation
3. Move consistently — moderation beats extremes
4.Maintain good hand hygiene to reduce overall exposure
The Bottom Line
Immune health isn’t about reacting late.
It’s about supporting immune health year-round through consistent habits and daily care.
By combining healthy routines with the Brauer Sambucus Immunity range, you’re supporting immune resilience across every season — not just winter.
For nearly 100 years, Brauer has supported Australian families with natural health solutions designed for real life.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Scientific References
1. Stress and Immunity: Segerstrom, S.C. and Miller, G.E. (2004). ‘Psychological Stress and the Human Immune System: A Meta-Analytic Study of 30 Years of Inquiry’, Psychological Bulletin, 130(4), pp. 601–630.
2. Sleep and Cytokines: Besedovsky, L., Lange, T. and Born, J. (2012). ‘Sleep and immune function’, Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology, 463(1), pp. 121–137.
3. Exercise and Immune Response: Nieman, D.C. and Wentz, L.M. (2019). ‘The compelling link between physical activity and the body's defense system’, Journal of Sport and Health Science, 8(3), pp. 201–217.
4. Wellmune® Mechanism: Stier, H., Ebbeskotte, V. and Gruenwald, J. (2014). ‘Immune-modulatory effects of dietary Yeast Beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucan’, Nutrition Journal, 13(1).
5. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra): Tiralongo, E., Wee, S.S. and Lea, R.A. (2016). ‘Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers’, Nutrients, 8(4).
6. Dietary Patterns: Childs, C.E., Calder, P.C. and Miles, E.A. (2019). ‘Diet and Immune Function’, Nutrients, 11(8).
7. Zinc and Cold Defense: Hunter, J. et al. (2021). ‘Zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections in adults’,
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