Transfer Factors

What are Transfer Factors? First, Transfer Factor is not an herb, mineral, vitamin, drug or anti-oxidant. They do not need a prescription.
Transfer factors are tiny natural molecules found in the bodies of all mammals, reptiles and birds that transfer critical immune information to other cells across species barriers - from animal to person or animal to animal. These tiny molecules have the incredible ability to transfer immune knowledge from one being to the naive immune system of another . These formulas have been through many scientific double blind studies (see below) and the outcomes were nothing short of astounding.

How do Transfer Factors work?
Transfer factors literally educate your naive immune system about a present or potential danger and equip it with a plan of action right away. Transfer factors educate the immune system in three important ways.  First, they recognize the bad guys as harmful and determine the best course of action. Next, they respond, tailoring the immune response to your body's needs. Lastly, they support the immune system's ability to remember past invasions, allowing your body to more quickly respond to similar health threats.  In addition, transfer factors can balance the immune system by suppressing it when it's overactive, calming it back to a normal level.   See the "Wellness Spiral" below.

 How were Transfer Factors discovered?
In 1949, Dr. H. Sherwood Lawrence, a top immunologist in NYC, determined that an improved immune response could be transferred from an individual who had recovered from a specific illness to a recipient who had not experienced that illness.  He discovered a substance capable of transferring the donor's immune information to the recipient and named the substance transfer factor. 

              

                                                          

 

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Is Transfer Factor backed by scientific data?                                                        

In the fifty years since Lawrence's pioneering work, more than 3,000 scientific papers have been published (and $40,000,000 dollars spent on its research), documenting the benefits and safety of transfer factor’s use. However, until recently, large-scale commercial production has been impossible. But now, thanks to recently perfected extraction methods, transfer factor benefits can be available to all through 4Life Research's patented and patent-pending Transfer Factor Advanced Formulas.

Do Health Professionals work with Transfer Factor?
Yes. There are already many health professionals working with Transfer Factor all around the world, including a vast number of renowned surgeons, doctors and veterinarians who recommend Transfer Factor to all their patients but the numbers are still relatively low. See some of our Doctor and Vet testimonials. That's why you haven't ever heard of Transfer Factor.

Is Transfer Factor protected by a Patent?
Yes. US Patent 4,816,563 covers the molecular extraction of Transfer Factor from colostrum. 4Life Research holds the license for that patent and the Trademark for the name Transfer Factor.  4Life holds the patent for another 13 years!

Are Transfer Factors safe?
Transfer factors are natural molecules and have been safely used in supplement form for many years.  Throughout the history of transfer factor use, there have been no reports of serious adverse reactions, even when clinically administered in excess or with normal doses given over many years. 

Do I need a prescription for Transfer Factor? Not at all. It is not a drug and therefore can be purchased without a prescription.

Are there products for humans as well as dogs, cats, and other pets? Yes! As discussed earlier, Transfer Factor is not species specific which means it can cross species barriers. This is one of the most wonderful things about TF. You can give it to your horse, dog, cat, gerbil and you can take it yourself to help combat a low, compromised immune system. In fact, many veterinarians are giving the human formulas to their horses, dogs, cat, rabbits and reptile patients. Don't wait for your immune system to be bombarded. Be prepared!

Is there a toxic level of transfer factors?
4Life Transfer Factor™ has a long history of safety with millions of doses taken without incident among humans or animals.

Any fear of overdose?
4Life has tested for overdose in vitro up to 2,000 times the recommended dosage with no negative side effects.

Can anyone buy Transfer Factor?
Yes - Order through Legacy Hill Farms and your products will be delivered directly to your home or office. Our new website will be www.immunityhealth4life.com soon and you can order directly from there.

Is it expensive?
Transfer Factor is extremely cost effective. The maintenance dose for a human is about  $2 per day. In the beginning, it may be a little higher as it helps to start with a loading amount of Transfer Factor to kick up your immune system. Just read the testimonials for your own judgment.

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Nine Times More Powerful Than Any Other Supplement Tested

Compare the difference in the chart below.  It shows the results of a study conducted by Jeunesse Inc., Institute of Longevity Medicine. The study examined the ability of nutrients to increase the effectiveness of the immune system.  196 of the world's most popular nutrients were tested along with 4Life Research's Transfer Factor products.  Quite frankly, the results were staggering!

Transfer Factor Plus™ Offers Unprecedented Immune Boosting Ability
Tests from The Institute of Longevity Medicine - Darryl See, M.D.

What are the advantages of using chicken eggs or cow colostrum as a source of Transfer Factors?
Both chickens and cows live mainly outside, where they eat off the ground, drink from shared water sources, endure varying weather conditions and contend with the challenges of communal living.  This leaves them exposed to a variety of germs, bacteria and viruses, which their immune systems must battle and then remember in order for them to stay healthy.  It's the heroic nature of their immune systems, needed for survival, that makes them ideal donors for transfer factors.  Because transfer factors can be shared safely and effectively from human to human, chicken to human or cow to human, the combination of the two sources offers powerful and effective immune system support. 

Why not just supplement with colostrum?
Transfer Factors are non-allergenic whereas colostrum contains many antibodies, large milk proteins designed for the calf – primarily casein and immunoglobulins that can cause allergic reactions to many people. In other words, Transfer Factor is not species-specific – it is identical in all mammals. Colostrum also contains only random amounts of Transfer Factors, so you would have to take about 75 times the amount to get the same result. You would have to take up to 75 capsules of colostrum to equal the power of just one capsule of Transfer Factor Plus!  

Which source of Transfer Factors does 4Life use in its products?
4Life extracts transfer factors from cow colostrum and egg yolks to provide a wide range of immune support.  Using patented and patent-pending processes, 4Life has streamlined the extraction processes to concentrate the power of transfer factors in unique and innovative supplements that help support the immune system. 

Transfer Factor E-XF - 4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula products are made from 4Life's proprietary and scientifically validated Transfer Factor E-XF blend.  Developed exclusively by 4Life using patented and patent-pending technology, the blend combines the immune knowledge of two sources to deliver the benefits of transfer factors from both cow colostrum and chicken eggs to offer a powerhouse of immune support. 

4Life Targeted Transfer Factor - 4Life's line of Targeted Transfer Factor products is part of a revolutionary support system.  Scientifically researched and developed by 4Life, they target the power of transfer factors extracted from eggs specially farmed to support specific body systems.  4Life holds the exclusive patent for this extraction process (US Patent 6,468,534).   

Will 4Life be running a trial for people with HIV/AIDS in Kenya?
We are currently running three studies including the humanitarian work we are doing at Nkosi's Haven. The Kenyan study is waiting funding.
A general trend is that those on HAART therapy respond with relatively low doses of TF+. We have had one individual whose drug regime caused a liver enzyme surge that was best contained by using plain TF as a nutritional support. In the cases of African Slim Disease (wasting), 6 TF+ per day resulted in significant weight gain with subsequent recovery of strength and activity. Two of the six participants in one section of our US AIDS study reported significant improvement in lean body mass within the first 30 days of TF+ supplementation (6/day).

Are there research studies available on transfer factors?
4Life has made available three booklets containing condense information from the volumes of research available on transfer factors and the components that were brought together in Transfer Factor Plus™. The first booklet is Transfer Factor by William Hennen, Ph.D. the second is called Enhanced Transfer Factor, also by Dr. Hennen. A third booklet by Rita Elkins, MH, is also entitled Transfer Factor, and is written in layman's terms so the general population can gain additional knowledge. Each of these booklets contains hundreds of references.

Can anyone take Transfer Factor?
People of all ages can use transfer factor. Transfer factor was, in fact, designed by nature for newborns. People wishing to give transfer factor to infants and children under age 12 should work closely with a medical professional on deciding what dose to take. Typically, children do well with doses half that of the adult/label dose. Infants would require somewhat less. While there is no known toxicity to transfer factor, picking doses for younger children and infants should be done with prudence. 

Will Transfer Factors survive in my stomach?
Yes.  Unlike the antibodies and proteins found in egg yolks and colostrum alone, transfer factors readily survive the digestion process and are easily absorbed.  Stomach acids and digestive enzymes won't degrade their potency.   

Can people with allergies or lactose intolerance use 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Yes.  Transfer factors themselves are non-allergenic.  4Life's extraction process avoids or removes common allergens in egg and colostrum sources.  Any remaining lactose in colostrum-derived transfer factors is far below the amounts that typically cause reactions.  (As a precaution, people with allergies specifically to egg yolks should check with their physician before taking 4Life products with Transfer Factor E-XF or Targeted Transfer Factor.)

 How often should I take 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Our bodies create new immune cells that need instructions every day.  To meet this need, 4Life Transfer Factor products should be used daily to give the immune system the continual support if needs to recognize and respond to new and emerging health threats.  4Life Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula can safely be combined with Targeted Transfer Factor products to provide effective immune support as well as target specific body systems. 

Are there products available for those who prefer not to swallow pills?
4Life now offers a product called RioVida which is delicious drink. 4Life also offers both a chewable version of 4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula as well as chewable 4Life TF Kids.  4Life also offers 4Life Transfer Factor Immune Spray, a great-tasting throat spray that combines colloidal silver with the power of Transfer Factor XF.  4Life Transfer Factor capsules are also easily opened and the contents mixed with formula, pureed foods or drinks.    

Is 4Life Transfer Factor safe for children, even infants?
Nature designed transfer factors especially for infants.  Pediatricians give 4Life Transfer Factor to children.  You can feel good about giving this product to your entire family.   

I'm a generally healthy person, why do I need to take 4Life Transfer Factor?
Even when you feel "healthy", your immune system may be working overtime to keep you that way.  You may not necessarily be sick, but you might feel tired, fatigued and generally "run down."  4Life Transfer Factor can help support your immune system when it has become stressed. 

If the immunity lasts for four weeks, why should you continue to consume more?
The volume of TF in your body is important. Every area of your body is vulnerable to attack from germs. The transfer factor must come in contact with the germ to recognize it. The more TF you have policing the body, the greater the chance that germs will be spotted early in the race for victory.

Can I still get sick when I am consuming TF?
Even a reinforced immune system can't always keep you well, but it can make a tremendous difference in how ill you become and may save the life of a loved one.

If I understand correctly, the primary function of TF is to act as a memory agent for the immune system - transferring immune programming from donor to recipient. Given the ability of the immune system to remember this transferred information, why is it necessary to keep taking it?
There are two avenues that the immune system uses to learn and store information. One is from storage to storage (transfer factor) and the other is through the encounter with the germ itself. Information that is transferred from transfer factor to transfer factor fades as each generation of transfer factor passes the information down to the next generation of transfer factor. Each generation loses information. The life of the information is approximately 5-6 weeks.
When an actual germ enters the body or a vaccination is given, the learning process is a complete immune learning experience and the memory last longer in some instances. Another reason that you must continue to consume transfer factor regularly is that volume is important. You must have a certain volume of transfer factor in your system for that particular transfer factor to have an impact on the overall immune system function. This is one reason why whole colostrum doesn't create immunity. There is not enough TF in it.

Why do we need to use Transfer Factor™ if we received immune information when we were infants?
The transfer factors we received as infants are just purposeful as those available in Transfer Factor™. As infants, mother's colostrum gave immune information while our immune systems were not fully developed, but the transfer factors were absorbed into the bloodstream and eventually were used up to become part of the functioning immune system, consisting of lymphocytes, natural killer cells, macrophages, etc. The information provided at birth was to work against the specific threats experienced by your mother at that time; after years of life new threats to the immune system exist. By using oral transfer factor we are providing the same type of immune information we received at birth.

Why 4Life Transfer Factor?
4Life scientists have perfected a unique and unconventional method, according to the Transfer Factor patent, for producing Transfer Factor XF (4Life Transfer Factor).  Unlike other spray drying processes, Transfer Factor XF is produced under low heat and proprietary processing techniques that ensure the a high potency product and longer shelf life.  Even batch of Transfer Factor XF is validated for the highest activity and quality.  Transfer Factor XF is produced naturally.  No chemical additives are used during this process so that the product stays natural, consistent and chemical free in every batch.  With 4Life, you can benefit from all of the products in our Transfer Factor family.  We offer Transfer Factor, Transfer Factor Plus, TF Kids (a multi-vitamin with Transfer Factor XF), TF RenewAll (a skin renewing gel) and TF Age Defying Effects (a complete system for the skin).   

What about long term studies on transfer factor?
 Molecularly the structure is exactly the same as what is in our blood. The only difference is that the 8 amino acids rearrange themselves to recognize the antigens each particular transfer factor has been exposed to.

4Life Transfer Factor® Wellness Spiral When your immune system is strong, your entire body benefits.

Ultimate Wellness
	You’re unstoppable! The more energy you have, the faster your body responds to any new problem it encounters, making your immune system on top of its game.

You’re Feeling Good
	Your need for repair is minimal, leaving you with energy to spare. Your body uses this energy to be active and repair cells.

You’re Making Do
	With just enough energy, your cells have the strength to fight off future invaders, helping avoid problems before they even occur.

You’re Losing The Battle
	Although you might not be flat in bed, there’s no energy left over to keep other health problems in check… you seem to get better, only to get sick again.

You’re Stuck In Bed
	Feeling energetic is just a distant memory. Your body’s using every bit of available energy to fight off infected cells, viruses and bacteria. Everything else is put on hold.