Independent
Lab Analysis
In Vivo (in body)
Study #1
Independent
Lab Analysis Transfer Factor Plus™
An In Vivo (in body) Study
Purpose of Study: To determine the effectiveness of natural
products in increasing the function of Natural Killer (NK) Cell
activity in chronic illnesses. In this study persons suffering
from Fibromyalgia were chosen to take part in an in vivo study.
Background: It is felt that chronic illnesses represent immune system
failures in most instances, particularly in the Fibromyalgia Syndrome. There
have been many published reports of low Natural Killer Cell activity or function
in persons with Fibromyalgia.
Natural Killer Cells: Natural Killer Cells are the first line of defense
in our innate immune systems. Natural Killer Cells are lethal lymphocytes
containing granules filled with potent chemicals. They do not need to recognize
a particular threat but rather attack anything recognized as "nonself". They
protect against and target tumor cells and a wide variety of infectious microbes,
particularly virally infected cells. NK cells kill by binding to their targets
and delivering a lethal burst of chemicals that produce holes in the target
cells' membrane. Fluids seep in and leak out and the cells burst and die.
Patient Selection: Nine patients were enrolled in the study who had
been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and who weren't taking any known immune
stimulants at the time of enrollment.
Nutritional Supplements Used in Study:*
Transfer Factor Plus™
One, twice daily, days 1 - 10
Two, twice daily, days 11 - 20
Fibro AMJ™ Daytime Formula Two, three times daily
Fibro AMJ™ Nighttime Formula One, nightly
Choice 50™ Antioxidants One, twice daily
Length of Study: Blood work was drawn on day 1 before the beginning of
the use of the products and on day 21 after using the products for 20 consecutive
days.
NK: Natural Killer Cells are an important part of our body's defense
against infection and sickness. They seek and destroy infected or malignant
cells through direct contact.
Comment: If a person has a Natural Killer Cell activity below 20%,
they are felt to be more susceptible to acute or chronic illnesses, or to
have a compromised ability to recover from existing illnesses. All of the
nine volunteers had NK Cell function of less than 20% activity with a range
of 6 to 13%, and an average of the group of 10% activity.
Summary: All of the nine patients had significant increases in Natural
Killer Cell activity. The levels after 20 days on the products now ranged
form 19.5% to 35.5% with an average of 26.9%. This represented an increase
of 2.69 times the baseline average of 10%, or 269% of the baseline average.
While other products were used in addition to Transfer Factor Plus™ (Fibro AMJ™ Daytime
and Nighttime Formulas and Choice 50™ antioxidants) it is felt that the significant
immunostimulatory effect was achieved through the use of Transfer Factor Plus™.
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