Immune System Plus: with Colostrum, Vitamin C, Selenium
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Immune System Plus YourHealthSupply.com | Store Immune System Plus 3 bottle pack for $59.97 ORDER NOW CLICK HERE FOR A PRIVATE LISTING Eat right, Exercise & Supplement with Immune System Plus™ Researchers have demonstrated that a healthy diet and exercise are very important factors in maintaining a strong immune system. Additionaly, studies have shown that proper supplementation not only enhances our immune response but also increases the effectiveness of vaccines . . . so help yourself and your family by taking the most complete immune system enhancer available anywhere. Don't let a weak immune system let you down . . . Immune System Plus™ is your first line of defense ORDER NOW $19.99/bottle Immune-System-Plus™ contains a unique blend of all Natural Ingredients to Enhance your Immune System. Beta Glucan Beta Glucan is a natural substance found in such foods as oats, barley, mushrooms and yeasts. Technically, Beta Glucan (Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucan) is classified as a highly refined carbohydrate, made up of a string of glucose molecules, with the fats, proteins and other polysaccharides removed. Beta Glucan used to be very expensive to extract and purify, but recent technological break throughs have resulted in much more cost effective methods, so that now it has become available much cheaper than ever before. Beta Glucan is recognized by the FDA and is given a GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) rating. Beta glucan is the strongest immunity enhancer known to science. It has a systemic effect that can be described as non-specific immune stimulation combined with free-radical scavenging activity. Nothing rivals beta glucan for immune enhancement. There is no other substance man-made or natural that has the published studies, as does beta glucan, to back up it's immune enhancing ability. Numerous scientific studies on animals and humans, originating from such prestigious institutions as the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, Baylor College of Medicine, Brown Medical School, Tulane University and Harvard Medical School have demonstrated the great value beta glucan has to strengthen our immune systems and even the potential to help against common diseases. In four different published studies, performed at the University of Saskatchewan (Microbiol. Immun. 41, 1997), (Microbiological Immunity v. 42, 1997), (International Journal of Parasitology v. 27, 1999) and (FEMS Immmunology v. 35, 2003) researchers repeatedly demonstrated the amazing power beta glucan has to stimulate the immune system. Dr. Joyce Czop, at Harvard University, described the mode of action of beta glucan in stimulating the immune system: "there is a specific receptor for beta-1-3-glucan on the surface of certain cells, called macrophages that when activated, stimulate a cascade of events turning the body into "an arsenal of defense". Other studies have found such potential uses as fighting infections, improving intestinal flora, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic conditions, ulcers and digestion. Recent independent experiments completed at Baylor College of Medicine in the laboratory of Professor Phil Wyde, Ph.D., also indicate the oral effectiveness of Beta-1,3-glucan in stimulating non-specific immunity. Peritoneal macrophages doubled their phagocyte activity in mice fed with Beta-1,3-glucan. This systemic effect of oral application is comparable to that achieved by injection, which makes this material a unique and very valuable oral immunostimulant. When Beta-1,3-glucan was added to the antibiotic regime in animals challenged with different bacterial pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli and others) and viral pathogens (Herpes virus), a reduced amount of antibiotics or antivirals was needed to cope with the infection. Beta-1,3-glucan also has an antifungal effect, shown in experiments with Candida albicans. Such a broad anti-infective spectrum of Beta-1,3-glucan can be explained only by the fact that the immunostimulation produced by this unique material is non-specific. Animal and human cell culture studies have shown that beta glucan can stimulate several aspects of immune function, such as phagocytosis and interleukin production through a number of mechanisms. Medical Doctors and researchers at Brown Medical School and Rhode Island hospital have discovered that beta 1,3-D glucan, binds to receptors on neutrophils, the most abundant type of immune cell in the body. The beta glucan caused the neutrophils to take a more direct path to the site of infection rather than the indirect route normally taken. Neutrophils are attracted to the site of an infection by blood proteins called chemoattractants and are among the first cells of the body to respond to a challenge due to infection or injury. Normally, neutrophils use such chemoattractants as interleukin-8 to travel to the site of infection. However, when neutrophils were treated with beta 1,3-D glucan, the neutrophils bypassed the IL-8 and went directly to the source of infection. Beta 1,3-D appeared to accomplish this by increasing the neutrophils ability to sense complement fragments emanating from the site of an infection. As a result, beta glucan helps neutrophils locate the epicenter of the bacterial infection within tissue. This ability to make neutrophils bypass IL-8 and go directly to the site of infection results in a more rapid response to infection and a faster microbial clearance and healing. In general, beta glucan stimulates macrophages and improves all immune functions, including phagocytosis (ability to engulf foreign cells and particles) release of certain cytokines (intercellular hormones) IL-1, IL-6, GM-CSF, interferons, and the processing of antigens. Unlike many other immune support supplements, beta glucan can not over stimulate your immune system. The macrophage stays in an alert or ready mode until the presence of "non-self" entities such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc. are detected, at which time the macrophage is activated and becomes the first line of defense against any invader. ORDER NOW $19.99/bottle Alpha Lipoic Acid Alpha Lipoic Acid (also known as thioctic acid or lipoic acid) is a very powerful, natural antioxidant, and is a very important supplement to take for enhancing the immune system. Alpha Lipoic Acid is found in potatoes, broccoli, and liver and also occurs naturally in our bodies, but not in the free form. The body actually converts Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) to DiHydro Lipoc Acid (DHLA). ALA and its cousin DHLA are often referred to as the "ultimate universal antioxidants". They (referred to collectively as LA) are the only antioxidants that are both fat and water soluble. Both can actually cross the blood/brain barrier to enter the brain. These unique qualities are important, because it means that LA can access all parts of all cells, giving it tremendous ability to scavenge free radicals wherever they may be. Additionally, LA can also recharge other antioxidants that have been used up. In the body, LA helps regenerate other antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathione. In addition to serving as the hub of the body's antioxidant network, lipoic acid is the only antioxidant that can boost the level of intracellular glutathione, a cellular antioxidant of tremendous importance. Besides being the body's primary water-soluble antioxidant and a major detoxification agent, glutathione is absolutely essential for the functioning of the immune system. Scientists have known for a decade that maintaining a high cellular level of glutathione is critical for life and crucial for health. Raising glutathione levels has been shown to alter the cytokine balance in favor of a Th1 immune response mode. Agents that deplete glutathione, such as ethanol, have been shown to impair the body's immune defense. TNF-a (tumor necrosis factor alpha), increased in many diseases of aging, has been shown to be involved in depletion of cellular glutathione. and is thought to be a major factor in the immune decline associated with aging (Phelps DT et al., 1995). Dr. Packer and Chandan K. Sen, researchers from Finland, have described how alpha-lipoic acid regulates aspects of the immune system, and in particular, T-lymphocytes. They have discovered that ALA boosts glutathione levels in T cells, These two researchers, along with other scientists, have reported how alpha-lipoic acid may help people with HIV or other immune suppressed conditions. In a pilot study, supplementation with 150 mg of ALA 3 times per day was shown to increase plasma ascorbate, glutathione and T-helper cells and to optimize the ratio of T-helper cells to T-suppressor cells. Other studies have demonstrated the ALA helps to inhibit HIV replication by decreasing the activity of reverse transcriptase and to delay apoptosis (programmed cell death) of Thymus cells - the immune system's number one line of defense. The practical problem for those who wish to maintain healthful glutathione levels is that taking glutathione itself as a supplement does not boost cellular glutathione levels, since glutathione breaks down in the digestive tract before it reaches the cells. Therefore, the discovery that lipoic acid can effectively boost glutathione levels has very important implications in the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases. We actually get very little Lipoic acid in our food, Broccoli (one of the best food sources) for example, contains a mere 100 micrograms per 100 gram serving. This means you would have to eat over two pounds of broccoli to get one single milligram. ALA supplementation is the only way to get the benefits of this powerful universal antioxidant and to enjoy the resulting increase in intracellular glutathione, which is vital to the immune system functioning. ORDER NOW $19.99/bottle Colostrum Colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced from the mother's mammary glands during the first 72 hours after birth. Colostrum provides life-supporting immune and growth factors that insure the health and vitality of the newborn. Colostrum is the first food of life! Immune and growth factors in colostrum provide the newborn with the essential nutrients needed to begin a healthy life. Intended to be the first substance a newborn ingests, it is safe for all ages. While it's relatively new on the market, colostrum has been used for thousands of years to help maintain the health of people worldwide. For adults, supplementing with colostrum can help restore and sustain health. We know that cow's milk provides our bodies with vitamin D and calcium, but our four-legged friends provide an even more powerful substance for our health, -- bovine colostrum. Colostrum is the nutrient-rich, pre-milk fluid that is secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young. Bovine (cow) colostrum is nearly identical to human colostrum but research confirms it is four times richer in immune factors than human colostrum. Best of all, bovine colostrum is beneficial to all mammals -- humans -- and pets as well! Immune factors in colostrum can help balance and support a healthy immune system; which is the key to good health. Growth factors supply the necessary building blocks for the newborn, enhancing the growth of cells, muscles, tissue, bone and cartilage. As we age, our bodies produce less and less of these vital factors, increasing signs of aging, and making it more difficult for us to fight disease. Pollution, toxins, carcinogens, smoking, alcohol and overuse of antibiotics can lead to a decrease in our immune response, resulting in disease. Colostrum can help restore the body's ability to function properly in both newborns and adults. It even works great for our pets! Most experts agree that the majority of disease and illness begins in the gastrointestinal tract. Pathogens (viruses, bacteria, yeast, and fungus) enter the body through our nose, ears, and mouth and can attach themselves to the lining of the bowel, where they grow and multiply, causing a huge variety of diseases. Colostrum helps inhibit the binding of pathogens to the bowel lining, so they are unable to proliferate. All humans are exposed to these deadly invaders throughout their lives. Unfortunately, these days, they are in the air we breathe and the food we eat. When our bodies are healthy, our immune system fights off these pathogens without needing any help. However, if our immune system is compromised in any way (which is unfortunately true for most of us), colostrum can help our bodies restore proper immune function. ORDER NOW $19.99/bottle Vitamin C In the 65 years since its discovery, vitamin C has come to be known as a "wonder worker." It's easy to see why: In addition to its role in collagen formation and other life-sustaining functions, vitamin C serves as a key immune system nutrient and a potent free-radical fighter. This double-duty nutrient has been shown to prevent many illnesses, from everyday ailments such as the common cold to devastating diseases. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and is known as ascorbic acid . . . meaning "without scurvy" (the disease caused by a vitamin C deficiency). Most species of animals have the ability to synthesize Vitamin C in their liver from glucose. Human beings however, are among only a handful of animals, including primates and guinea pigs, who cannot produce their own supply of vitamin C. We depend on ascorbic acid for many aspects of our biochemical functioning, and so we have no choice but to obtain this nutrient in our diet or through supplementation. Vitamin C can be found in fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, lemons, limes, papaya, strawberries and cantaloupe. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids - the watersoluble substances that help to protect your capillaries - are found in the white linings of these and other plants. Many vegetables also pack in vitamin C including tomatoes, broccoli, green and red bell peppers, raw lettuce and other leafy greens. Vitamin C is absorbed by an active transport system located in the gut and then reabsorbed through the kidneys. Since the absorption mechanisms in the gut and kidneys can reach a saturation point, it is better to take multiple doses of vitamin C throughout the day than one large dose. Vitamin C can enhance the body's resistance to an assortment of diseases. It strengthens and protects the immune system by stimulating the activity of antibodies and immune system cells such as phagocytes and neutrophils. Much like the immune system itself, which operates at a cellular level, the hardworking vitamin C reaches every cell of the body. The concentration of vitamin C in both blood serum and tissues is quite high. In fact, this nutrient plays a major role in the manufacture and defense of our connective tissue, the elaborate matrix that holds the body together. It serves as a primary ingredient of collagen, a glue-like substance that binds cells together to form tissues. Vitamin C assists the immune system in two of its primary functions: to rid the body of foreign invaders and to monitor the systems for any sign of tumor cells. It accomplishes these vital tasks by stimulating the production of white blood cells, primarily neutrophils, which attack foreign antigens such as bacteria and viruses. It also boosts the body's production of both antibodies and interferon, the protein that helps protect us from viral invaders. As a constituent of collagen, vitamin C may contribute to our immune defenses in an even more fundamental way: our skin and the epithelial lining of the body's orifices, both of which contain collagen, serve as our first line of defense against foreign invaders. They prevent these invaders from entering the body in the first place, where the immune system would have to go to war against them. Beyond that, vitamin C acts against the toxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic effects of environmental pollutants by stimulating liver detoxifying enzymes. It also stimulates the production of PGE1, a prostaglandin which assists lymphocytes, the defender cells in our immune system. As the following studies demonstrate, vitamin C can enhance the immune function in a number of ways: Healthy adults. In a 1981 study, healthy adults received 1 gram of vitamin C intravenously. One hour later, the neutrophil motility and leukocyte transformation in the subjects' blood had increased significantly. Other studies support the finding that vitamin C enhances the leukocyte function. It has also been shown to decrease bacteriological activity. Chronically ill adults. Recent studies show that vitamin C has a positive effect on patients suffering from a variety of chronic disorders. In one large study, 260 patients with viral hepatitis A took 300 mg of vitamin C a day for several weeks. The researchers, who studied immune indicators, such as serum immunoglobulin and neutrophil phagocytosis, concluded that vitamin C "exerts a remarkable immuno-modulating action." Likewise, a study of 14 patients with chronic brucellosis found that vitamin C "might partially restore peripheral, monocyte function and help the monocyte-macrophage system to mount an effective immune response against [the infection]. In 60 patients with perennial allergic rhinitis, an ascorbic acid solution lessened symptoms in roughly three-fourths of the patients. And asthmatic patients who were treated with vitamin C before their airway was constricted via exercise had much less difficulty breathing. The immune system process called phagocytosis, in which certain cells "eat" invading bacteria, is stimulated by vitamin C. In addition, the nutrient may reduce the suppressor activity of the mononuclear leukocytes, which weakens the overall effectiveness of the immune system. In one study of guinea pigs (which, like humans, cannot manufacture their own vitamin C), the antibody to a particular antigen responded faster when the animals received vitamin C. Meanwhile, a study of chickens analyzed their ability to withstand E. coli challenge infection by taking 330 mg of vitamin C. Only 19% of the supplemented animals got the infection, while 76% of the unsupplemented control subjects were infected. Vitamin C is a nutrient that has been demonstrated to have a substantial impact on human health. Researchers originally proposed that large doses of Vitamin C could decrease the incidence and the severity of the common cold. To determine whether vitamin C can alter the function of the immune system and provide increased protection from viral infection, Susan Ritter, MD, PhD candidate, and Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD, both from the University of Texas Health Science Center, studied the white blood cells of patients before and after each patient took one gram of vitamin C daily for two weeks. Researchers then analyzed the immune cell types present in the blood as well as the ability of these cells to make antiviral compounds. The number of NK cells (a cell that protects against viruses) in the peripheral blood increased after two weeks of supplementation with Vitamin C. While the number of T cells (also active in antiviral immunity) remained the same, they were more activated following vitamin C supplementation. The T cells also produced significantly more interferon-gama (an antiviral compound) and less interleukin-4 and interleukin-10 (both of which are associated with allergic disease) after two weeks of supplementation with vitamin C. Researchers concluded that this data suggests an increase in antiviral immunity after two weeks of 1g/day vitamin C supplementation and the possible use of vitamin C to modulate the immune system in people. As an antioxidant, vitamin C's primary role is to neutralize free radicals. Since ascorbic acid is water soluble, it can work both inside and outside the cells to combat free radical damage. Free radicals will seek out an electron to regain their stability and Vitamin C is an excellent source of electrons; therefore, it "can donate electrons to free radicals such as hydroxyl and superoxide radicals and quench their reactivity," states Adrianne Bendich in "Antioxidant Micronutrients and Immune Responses". ORDER NOW $19.99/bottle Vitamin B12 (Cobolamine) Specific nutrients are essential cofactors for immune system function and nutritional balance is essential for the integration of immune system functions. Nutrient deficiencies impair immune responses and can lead to frequent infections and increased mortality. Also, during aging, immune function is gradually lost as the thymus gland involutes and antigenic exposures accumulate. Two studies have suggested that this immune function decline may be slowed or even reversed through detection and correction of specific nutrient deficiencies. B vitamins are also critical to optimal immune function. Vitamin B6 deficiency has been shown to depress both cell-mediated and humoral immune responses, whereas supplementation was found to improve immune function. Vitamin B12 deficiency has also been linked to poor immune function, and B12 therapy was also found to improve immune function in B12 deficient individuals. Finally, clinical and experimental evidence indicates that biotin also plays an essential role in the capacity of the immune system to respond to antigenic challenge. Low blood levels of vitamin B12 appear to be widespread in HIV infection. Vitamin B12 supplementation has been shown to improve both T-cell counts and natural killer cell activity in people with significant vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 and folate are both involved in the production of genetic material. A deficiency of vitamin B12 has been associated with decreased immune function. In a controlled trial, people with vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia were also found to have markedly decreased levels of white blood cells associated with immune function. Restoration of vitamin B12 stores by means of injections improved levels of these immune cells, suggesting an important role for vitamin B12 in immune function. Vitamin B12 and folic acid appear essential for proper B-cell and T-cell function. Even people with only marginally low levels of B-vitamins show signs of weakened immune function. ORDER NOW $19.99/bottle Folate (Pteroylglutamic acid or Vitamin B9) Folic acid plays a crucial role in DNA and protein synthesis and is required for the normal cycle of cell division and prliferation, therefore, effecting the proliferative response of immune cells. Animal and human studies in folate deficient subjets have demonstrated reduced lymphocyte DTH response and natural killer cell activity. Cell-mediated immunity is especially effected by folate deficiency: the blastogenic response of T lymphocytes to certain mitogens is decreased in folate-deficient humans and animals, and the thymus is preferentially altered. The effects of folic acid deficiency upon humoral immunity have been more thoroughly investigated in animals than in humans, and the antibody responses to several antigens have been shown to decrease. Conversely, the phagocytic and bactericidal capacities of polymorphonuclear cells have been studied mainly in folate-deficient humans. Alterations in immune system functions could lead to decreased resistance to infections, as commonly observed in folate-deficient humans and animals. Selenium Selenium is a significant cellular antioxidant. Certain viruses become stronger and hardier in selenium-deficient people. Similarly, selenium-deficient animals are more susceptible to cardiac damage from viruses. Animals with selenium and copper or iron deficiency have neutrophils that are less able to kill infectious organisms. Selenium supplementation may be protective against diseases in animals and humans. When vitamin E and selenium are supplemented together in animals, there is an increase in the number of immune cells. In T-cells, the supplementation of selenium suppresses HIV replication and decreases the production of cytokines that cause inflammation. Supplementation with selenium in deficient HIV-positive people has been shown to improve selenium status. Selenium deficiency correlates with viral progression and death in HIV infection more than any other micronutrient. In a few studies, blood selenium correlated with CD4+ counts, although supplementation doesn't always result in improvement in T-cell counts. ORDER NOW $19.99/bottle SUPPLEMENT FACTS Each caplet contains: 1000 mg of Vitamin C 100 mcg of Vitamin B12 400 mcg of Folate 100 mcg of Selenium 200 mg of Alpha Lopoic Acid 200 mg of Beta Glucan 300 mg of Tri Methyl Glycine 200 mg of Colostrum 100 mg of Elderberry 200 mg of Andrographis 60 caplets per bottle, 2 caplets per day SHIPPING COSTS $6 for USPS priority shipping $2.50 Optional insurance $12.00 Canada $15.00 International priority $33.50 International express DISCLAIMER This information here within is designed to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is provided with the understanding that Health Supply or YourHealthSupply is not engaged in rendering medical advice. 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