Immune & Inflammation Support – Immune Support Supplements Australia
This category brings together practitioner-selected immune support supplements and inflammation supplements used in Australian clinical practice. It spans foundational nutrients like zinc, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids and glutathione through to more targeted tools – SPM supplements, medicinal mushrooms, curcumin and broad-spectrum antimicrobial formulas. These are not interchangeable, and they are not all starting points.
Immune and inflammation support is one of the most overcrowded categories in supplementation. The temptation is to stack everything that sounds helpful – but in practice, indiscriminate stacking tends to produce diminishing returns or unwanted responses. What matters more is sequencing: understanding where your foundations sit before reaching for targeted or advanced support.
If you are new to supplementation or unsure whether immune support is the right place to begin, we recommend starting with Supplement Strategy 101. It outlines how to think about layering support deliberately rather than reactively.
When does immune and inflammation support make sense?
This category tends to be relevant when someone notices patterns of prolonged recovery, seasonal vulnerability, persistent low-grade discomfort, or a sense that their system is not resolving challenges efficiently. These are not diagnostic markers – they are experiential patterns that often prompt people to explore this space.
For many people, this is not the right place to start. If sleep, digestion or baseline nutrient status are not yet addressed, immune-specific support may produce inconsistent results. The body’s capacity to mount and resolve an immune response depends heavily on those foundations. When they are in place, targeted immune and inflammation support tends to be more meaningful.
It also makes sense to distinguish between supporting immune readiness and supporting the resolution of inflammation. These are related but different goals, and the tools used for each are not always the same.
What this category is really about
Immune and inflammation support is not about “boosting” a single system. The immune system is a network of tightly regulated processes – activation, surveillance, response and resolution. Problems rarely stem from a lack of raw firepower. More often, they reflect imbalances in timing, nutrient availability, or the body’s ability to resolve and recover after a response has done its job.
This is why responses to immune supplements vary so much between individuals. Someone with adequate zinc and vitamin C may notice little from adding more. Someone whose system is stuck in a prolonged inflammatory pattern may benefit more from resolution-focused tools like SPMs or curcumin than from general immune nutrients. Context matters more than ingredients.
Indiscriminate stacking – layering multiple immune-active compounds without understanding the underlying pattern – is one of the more common missteps in this space. Practitioners tend to approach immune and inflammation support in layers: shore up foundations first, then add targeted support based on what is actually presenting, and reserve advanced tools for situations where the basics have been addressed and a more specific intervention is warranted.
Foundational, targeted and advanced support
Foundational immune support covers the nutrients most commonly depleted or insufficient in modern diets – and most consistently associated with healthy immune function. These are appropriate for a wide range of people and are generally considered before more specific interventions.
This includes omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), vitamin C, zinc, quercetin, glutathione and colostrum. These nutrients support baseline immune readiness, antioxidant capacity and the raw materials the body draws on during an immune response.
Products in this tier span multiple brands and formats. Pure Encapsulations UltraZin Zinc and Quercetin offer clean, single-nutrient options. Seeking Health Vitamin C Plus combines vitamin C with quercetin and luteolin. Omega-3 options range from Bioceuticals UltraClean EPA/DHA Plus to Primal Collective Omega 3 Marine Algae Oil for those preferring a plant-based source. Glutathione support is available in lozenge form from Seeking Health or as liposomal gel from Researched Nutritionals Tri-Fortify.
Foundational support makes sense for most people. It does not make sense to skip this tier and jump directly to targeted or advanced options without good reason.
Targeted support is selected deliberately – usually when a specific pattern or need has been identified. This tier includes tools for inflammation resolution, antimicrobial support, and immune modulation through specific botanical and nutrient compounds.
SPM supplements – specialised pro-resolving mediators – represent a newer, resolution-focused approach to inflammation. Rather than suppressing inflammatory signals, SPMs support the body’s own pathways for completing and resolving an inflammatory response. Metagenics SPM Active and Bioclinic Opti EPA/DHA Plus SPM are both available in this category.
Medicinal mushrooms – including cordyceps, turkey tail and lion’s mane from Inner Atlas – are used in practice for immune modulation rather than simple stimulation. Each mushroom has a distinct profile, and selection is usually guided by the specific pattern being supported.
Broad-spectrum antimicrobial support is available through Biocidin in capsule, liquid and liposomal formats, as well as Biocidin Olivirex (a high-potency olive leaf formula). Curcumin, allicin and Argentyn 23 Bio-Active Silver round out this tier alongside Thorne Joint Support Nutrients for musculoskeletal-focused inflammation support.
Targeted support makes sense when foundations are in place and a more specific intervention is warranted. It does not make sense as a first step or as a substitute for addressing baseline nutrient needs.
Advanced options in this category address immune function through less conventional pathways – mitochondrial support, microbiome modulation and specialised antioxidant delivery. These are typically reserved for situations where foundational and targeted support has been established, or where a practitioner has identified a specific need.
MitoQ Pure and MitoQ Brain use mitoquinol – a mitochondria-targeted form of CoQ10 – which supports cellular energy and resilience at a level upstream of most immune nutrients.
A range of supplements that support the gut microbiome also fall into this category as support gut-immune interaction. These can be particularly relevant where gut symptoms are also present.
Biotrace Bio MCP (modified citrus pectin), Phytolove Ahiflower and DoNotAge Pure Quercetin offer additional advanced tools with distinct mechanisms. These are not general-purpose immune supplements – they are selected for specific contexts.
How to choose between brands and formats
Pure Encapsulations – Clean, single-ingredient formulations with minimal excipients. Often preferred when isolating one nutrient at a time.
Seeking Health – Formulations designed around nutrient synergies and cofactors. Tends to combine complementary compounds in one product.
Bioceuticals – Practitioner-established Australian brand with a broad range across omega-3s, vitamin C and probiotic support.
Researched Nutritionals – Known for advanced delivery systems, including liposomal glutathione. Often selected for absorption-sensitive applications.
Inner Atlas – Australian medicinal mushroom specialist. Dual-extracted, concentrated formulas across cordyceps, turkey tail and lion’s mane.
Biocidin – Broad-spectrum botanical antimicrobial formulas available in multiple delivery formats. Used in practice for targeted microbial support.
Metagenics – Practitioner-grade range including SPM Active, one of the few commercially available SPM supplements in Australia.
MitoQ – Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant technology. A distinct mechanism not replicated by standard CoQ10 or antioxidant supplements.
Thorne – Evidence-informed formulations. Joint Support Nutrients combines curcumin, bromelain, glucosamine and MSM in a single product.
Products in this category are shown below.
Why shop this category at Fairfield Nutrition
This is a curated selection - not a catalogue. Every product listed here is stocked because it is used in clinical practice, not because it fills a shelf. You will not find dozens of overlapping options competing for attention.
The range is structured to support deliberate decision-making. Foundational, targeted and advanced tiers are clearly distinguished so you can identify where to start and what to consider next - rather than guessing or over-purchasing.
All products are held locally in Melbourne, Australia and dispatched directly. There is no dropshipping and no third-party fulfilment. Practitioner support is available if you need guidance on selection or sequencing.