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Immune System – Enhancement []

Introduction

This section outlines the various substances, herbs and foods that enhance the general function of the Immune System.

These Substances Improve the General Health of the Immune System

Alkaloids

Berberine stimulates the Immune System.

Oxindole Alkaloids (found in Cat?s Claw) stimulate various aspects of the Immune System. research

Amino Acids

Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) stimulates the Immune System.

Alanine (Beta-Alanine form) improves the function of the Immune System in persons whose Immune Systems are suppressed.

Arginine (in non-excessive quantities) stimulates several aspects of the Immune System. research

Aspartic Acid (in non-excessive quantities) mildly stimulates the Immune System.

Citrulline improves the function of the Immune System.

Cysteine improves various aspects of the Immune System.

Dimethyl Glycine (DMG) improves the Immune System’s responses by 400 – 1,000%.

Glutamine improves the function of the Immune System. research

Glycine is required by Immune System for the synthesis of non-essential Amino Acids.

Ornithine improves the function of the Immune System. research

Amino Acid Derivatives

Pangamic Acid stimulates the Immune System.

Carbohydrates – Polysaccharides

Astragalan B stimulates the Immune System.

Beta 1.6 Glucan stimulates the Immune System.

Fucoidan stimulates the Immune System.

KS-2 (a Peptidomannan found in Shiitake Mushrooms) stimulates several aspects of the Immune System.

Lentinan is a definite stimulant of the Immune System.

Carotenoids

Astaxanthin enhances various aspects of the Immune System. research

Beta-Carotene stimulates the Immune System. research

Electromagnetic Radiation

Negative Ions improve the function of the Immune System (by decreasing circulating Serotonin levels).

Full Spectrum Light enhances the function of the Immune System.

Enzymes

Glutathione Peroxidase prevents damage to the Immune System by Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Free Radicals.

Hormones

Supplemental Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) potently activates many aspects of the Immune System. research

Human Growth Hormone (hGH) is necessary for the proper function of many components of the Immune System.

Melatonin (in correct dosages and only used as a supplement in people over the age of 40) stimulates various aspects of the Immune System: research

– There are specific binding sites for Melatonin on many cells of the Immune System and Melatonin supplementation can benefit persons whose Immune Systems are suppressed due to old age.

Testosterone stimulates some aspects of the Immune System.

Thymosin (a group of hormones manufactured by the Thymus) improves the function of the Immune System. research

Immune System Chemicals

Biological Response Modifiers (BRMs) help to stimulate and regulate the intricate workings of the Immune System.

Lipids

AL-721 enhances the Immune System in older (but not younger) subjects.

Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA) enhances some functions of the Immune System and prevents the suppression of the Immune System that is caused by intensive Exercise. research

Prostaglandin E1 improves the function of the Immune System.

Metabolic Chemicals

NADH enhances the function of the Immune System (cellular Immunity). research

Microorganisms

Beneficial Bacteria (including the following Beneficial Bacteria) enhance the function of the Immune System: research

– Lactobacillus acidophilus

– Lactobacillus casei research

– Streptococcus thermophilus research

Minerals

Low Immunity is a symptom of Copper deficiency:

– Caution: excess Copper decreases immunity.

Germanium is a powerful stimulant of the Immune System. research

Lithium may strengthen the Immune System.

Selenium stimulates the White Blood Cells to produce more Antibodies.

Zinc is essential for the optimal function of the Immune System: research

– Excessive Zinc – i.e. over 300 mg per day – depresses the Immune System.

Neurotransmitters

Nitric Oxide (NO) stimulates the Immune System.

Nucleic Compounds

Isoprinosine (a derivative of Inosine) demonstrates positive effects on several components of the Immune System. research

Dietary Nucleic Acid Bases (i.e. Purines and Pyrimidines) may stimulate the Immune System:

– When animals receive diets that contain no Nucleic Acid Bases, their susceptibility to infection increases and their Immune Systems become suppressed.

Poly(A)/Poly(U) (a synthetic Nucleic Acid) potentiates various components of the Immune System.

Supplemental, exogenous Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) enhances the function of the Immune System. research

Peptides

Carnosine stimulates the Immune System. research

Splenopentin stimulates various aspects of the Immune System.

Thymic Protein A (TPA) stimulates the Immune System. research

Tuftsin stimulates various aspects of the Immune System.

Pharmaceutical Drugs

Some Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (A-ASs) stimulate the Immune System (note that different A-ASs stimulate the Immune System to different extents):

– Caution: the use of A-ASs for the Immune System is presently still experimental and in some regions it is illegal.

– Methenolone stimulates some aspects of the Immune System.

– Nandrolone Decanoate stimulates some aspects of the Immune System.

– Oxandrolone stimulates some aspects of the Immune System.

– Stanozolol stimulates some aspects of the Immune System.

Proteins

Lactoferrin enhances the function of the Immune System. research

Proline Rich Polypeptide (PRP) enhances the function of the Immune System. research

Whey Protein enhances the function of the Immune System: research

– Whey Protein counteracts the suppression of the Immune System encountered by people who engage in excessive Exercise. research

Quinones

Coenzyme Q10 can double the Immune System’s ability to clear invading organisms from the blood. It can double the level of Antibodies and improve resistance to infections from Viruses.

Smart Drugs

Deprenyl may help to reverse the age-related decline in the function of the Immune System. research

Vaccines

Bestatin stimulates various aspects of the Immune System (and this attribute of Bestatin is generally harnessed during the course of treatment for some forms of Cancer). research

Biostim boosts the Immune System. research

Vitamins

Lipoic Acid stimulates the Immune System.

Vitamin A improves the function of various aspects of the Immune System. research

Vitamin B1 stimulates the Immune System.

Immune System suppression can occur as a result of Vitamin B6 deficiency. research

Vitamin D enhances the function of the Immune System.

Vitamin E significantly strengthens the Immune System. research

These Foods or Herbs Improve the General Health of the Immune System

Algae

Chlorella stimulates the Immune System (due to Polysaccharides present in Chlorella). research

Wakame stimulates the Immune System.

Animal-Derived Supplements

Spleen Extract improves various aspects of the Immune System: research

– Spleen Extract counteracts the damage to the Immune System caused by exposure to Radioactivity.

Eggs

Eggs strengthen the body’s Immune System (due to the Cell Membrane strengthening effects of the Phospholipids in Eggs).

Grasses

Barley Grass (juice) reputedly stimulates the Immune System (according to many anecdotal reports).

Herbs

Ashwagandha stimulates the Immune System. research

Astragalus stimulates the Immune System and possesses strong immune-

restorative effects (primarily due to the Astragalan B content of Astragalus).

Barberry stimulates the Immune System (due to the Berberine content of Barberry).

Bio-Strath (an extract of Herbs grown on Brewer?s Yeast) improves the function of the Immune System.

Boneset enhances some aspects of the Immune System. research

Burdock (root) reputedly stimulates the Immune System (according to folklore).

Cat?s Claw stimulates various aspects of the Immune System. research

Codonopsis counteracts the suppression of the Immune System caused by Radiation Therapy.

Devil?s Club stimulates the Immune System.

Echinacea stimulates numerous aspects of the Immune System. research

Essiac (a mixture of several Herbs) is reputedly extremely protective of the Immune System (many anecdotal reports have been recorded from people claiming almost perfect immune resistance since commencement of Essiac use, however there are no scientific studies to confirm the accuracy of these reports):

– Sheep Sorrel is the active Herb in the Essiac mixture that is responsible for the effects of Essiac on the Immune System.

Ginsengs stimulate the Immune System:

– Asiatic Ginseng stimulates various aspects of the Immune System.

– Sanchi Ginseng stimulates the Immune System. research

Goldenseal stimulates the Immune System (due to the Berberine content of Goldenseal).

Ligustrum enhances the function of the Immune System.

Mushrooms

Enoki Mushrooms strengthen the Immune System. research

Maitake Mushrooms stimulate the Immune System (due to the Beta 1,6 Glucan content of Maitake).

Reishi Mushrooms stimulate the Immune System. research

Shiitake Mushrooms stimulate various aspects of the Immune System (due to the KS-2 and Lentinan content of Shiitake).

Silver Ear Mushrooms enhance the function of the Immune System. research

Oils – Dietary

Flax Seed Oil enhances some functions of the Immune System and prevents the suppression of the Immune System that is caused by intensive Exercise (primarily due to the Alpha-Linolenic Acid content of Flax Seed Oil). research

Vegetables

Cabbage stimulates the Immune System.

Garlic stimulates the Immune System.

Yeasts

Brewer?s Yeast enhances the function of the Immune System (due to the Beta

-Glucans content of Brewer?s Yeast). research

Other Factors that Enhance the Immune System

Metabolism

Regular, moderate Exercise stimulates the Immune System: research

– Caution: excessive strenuous Exercise or Endurance Exercise impairs the function of the Immune System.

Nervous System

Optimal quantities of Sleep enhance the function of the Immune System. research

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