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New Support Showing Immunoglobulin Supplementation Enhances Immune System
ANKENY, Iowa - (BUSINESS WIRE) - A new study provides evidence that ImmunoLin, an all natural
and GRAS approved source of immunoglobulin, will provide immediate
benefit to the function of the immune system and the gut.
Immunoglobulins, or antibodies, are specialized proteins found in blood
that the immune system naturally produces for immunity. These critical
molecules play a major role in clearing harmful bacteria, viruses and
toxins from the body, in both circulation and at the first line of
defense in the gastrointestinal tract, called the gut barrier. Excess
immune activation is dubbed the "fire" that drives many health problems
such as bowel disease, heart disease, loss of lean body mass and even
adverse reactions from viral infections. New research is indicating
dietary supplementation of immunoglobulin concentrates may be the best
way to reduce the level of inflammation in the body.
In a recent study at the University of Barcelona, led by Prof. Miquel
Moretó, researchers took up the challenge of exploring the biological
effects of dietary supplementation of immunoglobulin concentrates.
Immunoglobulin supplementation is in wide use in animal health and
nutrition and the researcher is necessary to provide the scientific
explanation for efficacy. The team first developed a novel model of mild
inflammation using very low levels of a potent toxin produced by a
common bacterial cause of food poisoning, Staphylococcus aureus.
After proving the model was consistent, the team designed a series of
experiments to assess the effects of immunoglobulin concentrates and
plasma protein fractions on intestinal inflammation, gut barrier
function, and nutrient absorption.
"In our studies, immunoglobulin concentrates and plasma proteins
significantly reduced the impact of the SEB toxin in inducing mucosal
inflammation and gut permeability which were mediated by a reduction in
inflammatory cytokines," according to lead researcher Anna Perez-Bosque,
PhD. Group leader Prof. Moretó adds, "While our research will continue,
these studies provide an explanation of the benefits reported in food
animal species and the mode of action of plasma proteins and
immunoglobulin concentrates when given orally." Eric Weaver, Chief
Scientific Officer for Proliant adds, "We appreciate the research
efforts of this group. This research contributes significantly to
understanding the role of specialized proteins in the GI tract and
changing the way health professionals view proteins." The publication of
these studies in the Journal of Nutrition after scientific peer-review
speaks to the quality of the research.
ImmunoLin is an immunoglobulin concentrate intended for use
in dietary supplements and medical nutritionals. "The studies are
important because all of us can relate to attacks from food, air,
contact and water in the world today. ImmunoLin is the premiere
ingredient that can genuinely provide rapid support to the immune
system," states Steve Welch, CEO.
Proliant Health and Biologicals
866-440-1797 (phone)
http://www.immunolin.com
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/138/3/533
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