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Immunocal® is a bioactive whey protein isolate which shares many of the same immune promoting and enhancing properties as human milk. It contains un-denatured precursors or building blocks for our body to manufacture Glutathione. Glutathione is our body’s Master Anti-oxidant, Immune Booster and Detoxifier (A.I.D.) and is found in every tissue and cells in our body.

Whey is a group of proteins found in milk.

Whey proteins can be produced in different concentrations. “Regular” whey protein can be anywhere from 20% to 70%. Whey protein “concentrates” are between 70% to 90%. A whey protein “isolate” is over 90% pure protein. Technically this is difficult and expensive to achieve without harming the protein’s structure.

Only isolates have thoroughly removed the fat, fat-soluble toxins, water, water-soluble toxins, lactose, and other contaminants from the protein. It is the “purest” form of protein with the highest biological value (BV).

Not all proteins are the same. The difference lies in the biological value (BV) of the protein. The BV of a protein indicates how useful the protein is to your body. The higher the BV, the more useful and important for your body. Immunocal® provides all the essential amino acids you need for survival and is healthier for you than any other proteins as it has the highest known BV similar to human milk. This makes it exceptionally beneficial for those who are not eating enough proteins and those with muscle wasting, not forgetting that it also helps to increase your body’s most powerful anti-oxidant, immune boosting and detoxifying functions.

Immunocal® is thermolabile or heat sensitive. Immunotec’s proprietary manufacturing process preserves the critical disulfide bonds in the Glutathione precursor cysteine. By delivering this delicate protein to the cell, it enables the body to create Glutathione and optimize the immune system. Other whey proteins are often manufactured using high heat (pasteurization) and harsh methods of mixing, which destroys or denatures the natural bioactivity of the whey protein, making them ineffective and without immune-boosting, antioxidant and detoxification properties Immunocal® has.

Immunocal® is organic, contains less than 1% fat, lactose and casein and therefore, is safe for individuals who are lactose intolerant.

Immunocal® is supported with extensive research published in peer-reviewed medical journals, listed in the US PDR (Physicians’ Desk Reference), Pharmacy Red Book and the Canadian CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties). There are no scientific studies on other whey proteins to show the same immune boosting effects that are seen with Immunocal®.

“Peer-reviewed” means that an article is scrutinized and criticized for quality and validity by other doctors and scientists before it can be published. Articles that don’t stand up to this scrutiny are rejected. Most submissions are initially rejected. This screens for misguided or inaccurate statements.

The US PDR (Physicians’ Desk Reference) and the Canadian CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties) are published yearly and distributed to all the doctors and pharmacists in the country. It holds all the prescribing information for drugs. However, Immunocal® is not a drug. It is one of the rare natural substances that hold a position in these publications.

When these “research” are actually examined, usually you will find that they are quoting work done by Dr. Bounous, Dr. Kongshavn, Dr. Droge or other prominent scientists done on Immunocal®. This does not mean that their products work as well. They are experiments done in a laboratory or on laboratory animals, not in human beings.

GSH is present in every cell of our body and has to be manufactured within the cells. Scientific studies have shown that GSH level is high in the young and healthy and low in the old and sick. (The Lancet Vol.351 (9103) pp 645-646). Without GSH, we die. As a result of normal cell metabolism, damaging by-products known as ‘free radicals’ are released. The body is equipped with a variety of protective mechanisms to neutralize these dangerous substances. GSH is our body’s master antioxidant which neutralizes free radicals directly and reduces risks of cell damage by free radicals which can lead to diseases, illnesses and ageing. Other lesser antioxidants not produced by our body such as vitamins C & E are dependent on GSH for their proper functions to achieve optimal antioxidation activity. This is why GSH is also known to be the centre of cellular antioxidation. GSH stimulates our immune response by increasing the production of our defence cells, lymphocytes. This helps in combating infections.

Evidences have been shown in HIV-infected individuals whose GSH concentrations in their blood lymphocytes are low, compared to healthy individuals. It has also been shown that the more GSH such patients carry in their CD4 helper T-cells, cells primarily targeted by the HIV virus, the longer these patients are likely to survive. In fact, low GSH levels are commonly found among the elderly, those undergoing cancer treatment, and among patients suffering from autoimmune and immune deficiency diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The highest level of GSH can be found in our liver, our major detoxifying organ. This is important in ensuring that our body is capable of removing toxic wastes due to exposure to pollutants, carcinogens and radiation. GSH works within the liver, lung, colon, kidney and skin in the process of removing toxic and eliminating cellular metabolic wastes. Although the importance of GSH has been known for decades, it was not until recently that medical experts found a way to increase intra-cellular GSH naturally and effectively. Immunocal® has immune promoting properties similar to human milk and contains the effective bonded-cysteine® delivery system that ensures cell GSH level is raised and sustained naturally, safely and effectively.

GSH is produced within the cells (intra-cellularly). When eaten, it has not been shown in clinical studies to be absorbed in the blood stream but is broken down during digestion and eliminated. Taking food that is rich in GSH also results in non-absorption and has very little effect in raising GSH level in the body. The most effective and natural way that has been proven scientifically to raise intra-cellular GSH is by giving our cells precursors (building blocks) to manufacture GSH itself. The 3 bioactive proteins or bonded-cysteine® in Immunocal® constitute a natural ‘delivery system’ from the cystine precursors to the cells. These cystine precursors are easily transported inside the cell whereby they can be quickly converted to cysteine upon cell entry and synthesized into GSH. The availability of cysteine determines how much GSH can be made in our cells. However, cysteine as a dietary supplement can promote hypercysteinemia and is potentially toxic hence, is not recommended.

Immunocal® contains proteins similar to human milk. Hence, taking Immunocal® is as safe as taking mother’s milk. Also, Immunocal® is listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the US FDA and is probably the safest milk derived product in the world with numerous credibility and clinical proofs. If a pregnant mother can drink milk, she can most certainly take Immunocal® to achieve and maintain optimal levels of GSH.

In pregnancy, women undergo drastic physiological changes and are susceptible to the environment. There are evidences that showed low GSH levels in pregnant mothers increase the risks of gestational hypertension, diabetes and eclampsia. Also, according to recent research, the foetus seems to be low in antioxidant defences and depends on its mother’s good health to ensure healthy foetal development. The process of organ development (organogenesis) is extremely sensitive, but at this stage is especially well protected by higher GSH levels. And there is every reason to believe it would also help infants suffering from diminished liver function (jaundice). Ensuring high level of GSH to optimize the A.I.D. (AID) functions will ensure that the pregnant and lactating mothers are in their best of health.

Commercially available source of colostrum is usually from cow. It is produced during the first 26 hours following birth of cows which are vaccinated with antigen-specific viruses. This means that such colostrum is useful for only those viruses inoculated into the cow. However, this postulated mechanism of action of inter-species transfer of immune factors has NOT been clinically proven. Data that are used to show effectiveness in increasing immune function are not statistically significant and usually anecdotal (consisting mostly of personal testimonies rather than published clinical studies).

Colostrum has NOT been demonstrated to be superior to Immunocal® and does not have any of the credibility Immunocal® has under its belt. The proteins in colostrum have no cystine content, which is critically essential to the synthesis of GSH to achieve immuno-enhancing, antioxidation and detoxification properties. On the contrary, the effectiveness of Immunocal® has been demonstrated in numerous human clinical trials which found statistically significant increases in GSH and indices of immune function such as the CD4:CD8 ratios. The clinical data is significantly more convincing for Immunocal®. Not forgetting the credibilities of Immunocal® including listing in the US PDR (Physicians’ Desk Reference), Pharmacy Red Book and Canadian CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties).

Yes. The lactose in Immunocal® is removed during its production. Less than 1% lactose remains and legally, the product can be called “lactose-free”. Therefore, it is safe even in the most severe case of lactose intolerant.

It should be noted that lactose intolerant is different from milk allergy. (see Q15 below)

Most people who claimed to have milk “allergy” are actually not allergic to milk but are lactose intolerant, therefore can take Immunocal® as it is lactose-free. Majority (80%) of people who are actually allergic to milk proteins are to a protein called “casein”. There is very little casein in Immunocal® (less than 1.5%) so it is safe to take. For those who have a true allergy to milk proteins, they should avoid it if they could not tolerate mother’s milk as the proteins in Immunocal® are similar to human milk.

Definitely. In fact, increased level of GSH from the intake of Immunocal® helps to improve the action of health supplements which usually contain antioxidant vitamins. Immunocal® increases GSH levels (endogenous antioxidant ie. antioxidant produced by our body) and this helps improve the action of exogenous (not produced by the body) antioxidant vitamins. For this reason, mega-doses of antioxidant supplements are not required if you are taking Immunocal® as the raised GSH will optimize the functions of the other antioxidants. Low levels of GSH have been shown to be associated with disease and illness. Immunocal® helps to optimize and maintain our GSH levels so that the health supplements we are taking will work more effectively to maintain optimum health.

No. Immunocal® contains proteins similar to human milk. Hence, taking Immunocal® is as safe as taking mother’s milk. In fact, if you are taking medications, increased levels of GSH resulting from taking Immunocal® will help control and improve the medical conditions you are suffering by its antioxidant, immune enhancing and detoxification pathways. (A.I.D.) However, individuals who had undergone organ transplant should not take Immunocal® as the immune system needs to be suppressed in order to prevent organ rejection.

Please take note that implants are NOT transplant. Patients with implants can take Immunocal® safely.

Immunocal® contains proteins similar to human milk. Hence, taking Immunocal® is as safe as taking mother’s milk. Unless you are allergic to these specific proteins or human milk (which is very rare and please take note that lactose intolerance is NOT a milk allergy), there is no side effects associated with Immunocal®.

Gout is an abnormality of uric acid metabolism that results in the deposition of sodium urate crystals in joints, soft tissue and the urinary tract. Overproduction or under-excretion of uric acid may cause high levels of uric acid in the blood. A high dietary intake of purine-rich proteins, such as internal organs, meat extracts, peas and shellfish, may be another factor. Milk has low levels of purine, hence is safe for those suffering from gout. In fact, Immunocal® is very beneficial for gout sufferers as raised GSH levels from the intake of Immunocal® can help to reduce inflammation and free radicals attack on the affected tissues and improve the condition due to its A.I.D. actions. (A.I.D.)

One cannot totally refrain from taking protein as the body needs essential amino acids for proper functioning. The body cannot make these amino acids and therefore, we need to consume them in our diet. Immunocal® offers the best source of protein with high BV and most importantly, helps to achieve the A.I.D. effects.

Anyone with a specific allergy to the components. It contains less than 1% lactose so can be safely taken by lactose-intolerant individuals.

Those who had undergone organ transplant should not take the product because their immune system needs to be suppressed in order to prevent organ rejection. Please take note that implants are NOT transplants. Therefore those with implants can take the product safely.

Yes. As the ingredients are similar to human milk, Immunocal® can be safely taken by new born to old age.

Immunocal® is beneficial in maintaining good health. Ageing inevitably affects our energy level and quality of life. It has been shown in The Lancet, a renowned British medical journal, that GSH levels decrease precipitously as we age. The reverse is also true. Free radical production increases as we age. This contributes to ageing symptoms and decline in health. If we want to maintain good health as we age, it is important to take Immunocal® to maintain our GSH levels so that the A.I.D. (A.I.D.) functions in our body are optimized.

Immunocal® is heat sensitive so do NOT mix the product in any diluent that is hot, warm or luke-warm. It can be mixed in anything that is room temperature, cool or cold. You can also mix Immunocal® in ice-cream, yogurt or cold cereal.

We highly recommend first thing in the morning or after your body has been fasting for a few hours. This will enhance protein absorption and amino acid utilization. Take at separate times if you are taking multiple pouches per day.

Yes.

There have been no reports of toxicity from overdosing with Immunocal®. Glutathione is a tightly regulated intracellular constituent and is limited in its production by negative feedback inhibition of its own synthesis through the enzyme gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase, thus greatly minimizing any possibility of overdose.

Immunocal Booster® is an excellent complement to Immunocal®. The Immunocal Booster® is powered by our exclusive Nrf2 catalyst™, sulforaphane from broccoli seed extract, selenium and over 60 polyphenols and phytonutrients from US certified organic fruits and vegetables, seeds and roots.

Immunocal® should be stored in a cool dry place to maximize shelf-life and to preserve efficacy. We suggest temperature of 21-32 degree Celsius.