TRANSFER FACTORS
Immune Support for Pets & People
by Jennifer Fry, VMD

What are transfer factors and how do they work? Transfer factors are the primary communications used by the immune system to defend against harmful microbial threats. Transfer factors are small molecules that occur naturally in all mammals and are passed from mother to newborn through the mother's first milk called colostrum. By transferring information from cell to cell, transfer factors serve as "teachers" to the cells, ensuring a strong immune system capable of surviving, even thriving, in its new environment.

What is the difference between transfer factors and colostrum? Transfer factors are the most powerful part of colostrum. Colostrum contains bovine specific antibodies that can cause allergic reactions. However, transfer factors are not species-specific and can be given to another mammal without reaction. In addition, transfer factor supplements are vastly more concentrated than colostrum alone. In fact, you would have to consume many quarts of colostrum to receive the same benefits of one transfer factor capsule.

Who makes transfer factor? Through a special patented process licensed to 4Life Research™ www.4-life.com, transfer factors are extracted from cow colostrum. 4Life's™ Transfer Factor™ naturally supports the body's immune system, communicating immune information more efficiently among the cells in the body, and ultimately enhancing the body's ability to withstand attacks on its health. In addition, transfer factors are unique because they also contain a suppressor factor, which helps to normalize and balance an overactive immune system.

Are there studies to back up the power of transfer factors? There have been over 3000 medical studies completed and 40 million dollars spent in researching the benefits of transfer factors. 4Life Transfer Factor™ and Transfer Factor Plus™ were tested for their ability to increase Natural Killer Cell (NK) activity by the Institute of Longevity Medicine in California. Natural Killer Cells seek and destroy harmful cells through direct contact. Natural Killer Cells are especially important in strengthening and supporting the immune system. Test results showed that 4Life Transfer Factor™ boosted NK cell activity 103% above normal immune response without supplementation, more than two times higher than the next highest product. The study also showed that Transfer Factor Plus™ increased the NK cell activity 248% above normal immune response without supplementation, or about five times higher than any of the other previously tested products. With the ability of transfer factors to boost the immune system this will help stop the overuse of antibiotics. According to David Markowitz, M.D. who has been running a clinical trial in his pediatric practice, "In an aged match review of transfer factor users we have seen 74% less reported illness and 84% less use of antibiotics."

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