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How do our bodies protect themselves in a world full of harmful organisms?
The answer is the immune system, the complex network within our bodies
that provides defense at the cellular level against invading organisms.
The human immune system relies on cellular organisms, such as T-cells
and macrophages, and immunoregulatory chemicals, such as interferon and
interleukin, to protect us from invading organisms. To help support the
immune system through supplementation, Immunizen contains cutting-edge
ingredients that provide a food source in the intestinal tract for "friendly"
bacteria crucial to immune function and support the body's immune cells--especially
macrophages--in digesting foreign material in the bloodstream. This supplement's
patented form of Intact® colostrum and other ingredients supply key immunoglob-ulins,
antibodies, inhibitors, protein compounds, growth factors, and enzymes.
The health benefits of Immunizen include protecting the body with antioxidants
and helping the body make better use of iron.*
Nutrition plays a key role in maintaining our immune defenses, so Unicity
has developed a cutting-edge supplement designed to fortify the body's
natural resistance.*
What's inside:
The human immune system relies on cellular organisms, such as T-cells
and macrophages, and immunoregulatory chemicals, such as interferon and
interleukin. Before pharmaceutical antibiotics in the 1930s and '40s,
doctors helped people keep healthy through the use of natural substances
that stimulated the body's own defense organisms and chemicals. Many of
these substances can be introduced to the body through the diet.
To help support the immune system through supplementation, Immunizen contains
arabinogalactan, colostrum, lactoferrin, and 1,3 1,6 beta glucan. These
ingredients have a beneficial impact on the health and strength of the
body's natural defenses.*
Arabinogalactan, a soluble fiber that is one of the most active compounds
in echinacea, is a carbohydrate found in various plants.
Intact colostrum is derived from the pre-milk liquid of the bovine mammary
gland during the first 24 to 48 hours after giving birth. Our patented,
low-heat processing preserves nutrients and active ingredients to provide
the highest concentration of fresh proteins, antibodies, and growth factors.*
Donor cows are raised free of pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics.
Lactoferrin, a protein that supports the immune system, is found in some
of the body's most important fluids, such as milk, saliva, tears, mucous,
and white blood cells.*
1,3 1,6 beta glucan is a large-chain sugar molecule isolated from the
cell walls of baker's yeast, shiitake and maitake mushrooms, and oat and
barley bran.
What it will do for you:
Arabinogalactan acts as a food source in the intestinal tract for "friendly"
bacteria, which are important for maintaining a healthy immune system.
It also aids the body's immune cells, especially macrophages, which digest
foreign material in the bloodstream.*
Colostrum is known to have key immunoglobulins, antibodies, inhibitors,
protein compounds, growth factors, and enzymes.*
Lactoferrin acts as an antioxidant, helps the body make better use of
iron, and contributes to the body's primary defense system.*
The health benefits of 1,3 1,6 beta glucan have been widely studied and
acknowledged since the 1950s.*
Research Brief
The immune system is the body's network of defenses. The first line of
defense consists of the skin, membranes, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal
tract, urinary tract, and kidneys. But when those barriers and filters
don't fully protect us, the body relies on certain blood cells and proteins.
White blood cells patrol the bloodstream performing a variety of immune
functions, such as releasing antibodies and cleaning the blood. Antibodies
are proteins that circulate in the blood and tissues to strengthen the
body's defenses and help the white blood cells perform their tasks. Lymphocytes
are special cells that "remember" how to defend the body, which is what
allows vaccines to work. The term cellular immunity describes the role
of the white blood cells, and the term humoral immunity describes the
role of antibodies. The two systems work together closely and help trigger
each other's actions.
The complex human immune system is highly responsive to diet, exercise,
and lifestyle. Factors such as sleep deprivation and day-to-day stress
can weaken our defenses. Many natural food sources provide substances
that can help trigger and strengthen both cellular and humoral immune
activity.*
FAQs
Q: How do nutritional supplements help the immune system?
A: Like all body systems and organs, the immune system is profoundly
affected by diet. The nutrients contained in Immunizen help stimulate
the production and activity of white blood cells. Also, powerful antioxidants
help protect the body from free radical damage.*
Q: Does the processing that colostrum undergoes affect this important
ingredient's nutritional efficacy?
A: No, the colostrum contained in Immunizen undergoes a patent-pending,
low-heat process that preserves nutrients and active ingredients.*
Q: Can you take this product daily?
A: It is recommended to take this product only as needed.
Q: How much lactose is in Immunizen?
A: The Immunizen formula contains five-percent lactose, which
is a very small amount. However, if you are overly sensitive to lactose,
you may not be able to consume this product.
Q: Immunizen contains beta glucan, which is derived from baker's yeast.
Can a person who is sensitive to yeast consume this product?
A: The beta glucan contained in Immunizen is isolated from the
cell walls of yeast. The finished product does not contain any other components
or byproducts of yeast, so it should present no problem for those who
are sensitive to yeast.*
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