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by Luke R. Bucci, Ph.D.

he immune system is designed to protect the body from foreign invaders such as toxins, proteins, pollen, allergens and other substances. Because people encounter these things every moment of each day, it’s essential to maintain a healthy immune system. In addition, common everyday psychological and physical factors such as stress, poor nutrition, dieting, travel and strenuous athletic training may compromise or tax a person’s immune system and cause it to function at less than optimal levels.

A New Alternative
There are some simple things a person can do to promote the body’s natural defenses and maintain good health. In addition to drinking plenty of fluids and getting plenty of rest, people often turn to dietary supplements to support their immune systems. In the past, people have reached for immunefriendly nutrients such as vitamin C, echinacea and zinc at the first sign their immune systems needed a boost. Now, based on numerous scientific studies, the next generation of supplements is available, ImmunoLin.

In addition to drinking plenty of fluids

and getting plenty of rest, people often

turn to dietary supplements to support

their immune systems.


Based on the research of Proliant, a leading developer and manufacturer of nutrition and health ingredients, Schiff has introduced a new dietary supplement called Schiff ImmunoLin. ImmunoLin contains oral immunoglobulins or antibodies which are proteins produced by the body to promote a healthy immune system. Immunoglobulins are one of the most important parts of our immune systems. They give our immune systems an infinitely diverse way to specifically recognize and dispose of anything non-self. Immunoglobulins are rather large proteins with a special structure designed to be tougher than a regular protein because immunoglobulins live and work outside of cells, including inside your intestines, which is a hazardous place for proteins.

Extra Reinforcements for Your Body
The human body is awash in immunoglobulins. In fact, one third of the proteins in blood plasma are immunoglobulins. The body’s mucosal membranes (from the tip of the sinuses to the bottom of the digestive tract), tears, lungs and other orifices all have immunoglobulins coating them. Because immunoglobulins are produced, deployed and directed by immune system cells and their chemical messengers, immunoglobulins can be thought of as extra reinforcements to help defend the body.



Uses for immunoglobulin are simplistic and direct. When a person’s immune system is challenged, immunoglobulin levels can drop but by taking supplements with immunoglobulins, a person can support his/her natural healthy level of immunoglobulins.

In fact, much research has demonstrated that oral immunoglobulins survive stomach acid and remain active while in the digestive tract. Studies have even shown that immunoglobulins remain active in feces—proof that immunoglobulins survive in the adult digestive system. Even tough oral immunoglobulins don’t break down, they don’t change intestinal bacterial type or count in normal individuals, meaning oral immunoglobulins will not upset normal intestinal flora.

Support Your System with Supplements
Leading natural supplement brand Schiff is the first to introduce a premium quality, natural supplement to combine immunoglobulins with immune-friendly nutrients such as vitamin C and echinacea in a comprehensive line of immune care formulas, including a daily support formula available in tablets and daytime and nighttime formulas available in great-tasting drink mixes. Daily servings of Schiff ImmunoLin can encourage the body’s natural defenses for long-term maintenance during any season of the year or a person can heavy-up on the servings when the immune system needs an extra boost.

It makes sense to supplement the body with the things that it naturally uses to maintain immunity. ImmunoLin, with it solid basis in immune system physiology and successful human studies, is a great solution.

As is the case with many kinds of supplements, consistent use is the key. They can’t help if you don’t take them. Added up over time, the results will be self-evident—a healthy immune system and a positive response to the stress of everyday life.

For more information about ImmunoLin, please visit www.proliantinc.com 
LUKE R. BUCCI, Ph.D., C.N.N., C.N.S.
is vice president of research for Schiff Vitamins.

 
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