Studies Performed on 4Life Transfer Factor:


 
1: Med Hypotheses. 2006;67(3):601-8. Epub 2006 Apr 17.  Links

Cell mediated immunity to meet the avian influenza A (H5N1) challenge.

Immunotherapy Module, Department of Urology and Nephrology, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Via P. Palagi 9, Bologna 40138, Italy. gpizza@aosp.bo.it

Avian influenza A subtype H5N1 virus with its recombination potential with the human influenza viruses presents a threat of producing a pandemic. The consensus is that the occurrence of such a pandemic is only a matter of time. This is of great concern, since no effective vaccine is available or can be made before the occurrence of the event. We present arguments for the use of cell mediated immunity for the prevention of the infection as well as for the treatment of infected patients. Transfer factor (TF), an immunomodulator of low molecular weight capable of transferring antigen-specific cell mediated immune information to T-lymphocytes, has been used successfully over the past quarter of a century for treating viral, parasitic, and fungal infections, as well as immunodeficiencies, neoplasias, allergies and autoimmune diseases. Moreover, several observations suggest that it can be utilised for prevention, transferring immunity prior to infection. Because it is derived from lymphocytes of immune donors, it has the potential to answer the challenge of unknown or ill-defined pathogens. Indeed, it is possible to obtain an antigen-specific TF preparation to a new pathogen before its identification. Thus, a specific TF to a new influenza virus can be made swiftly and used for prevention as well as for the treatment of infected patients.

PMID: 16603322 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]


500% 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!

 

 

 

A

Noni (Morinda citrifolia)

15%

B

Aloe Vera Concentrate (acemannan)

15%

C

Endocrine System Formula

16%

D

Phytonutrient Formula with Garlic

21%

E

Bovine Colostrum

23%

F

Cordyceps Formula

28%

G

Shiitake Mushroom

42%

H

Echinacea

43%

I

Plant Polysaccharide Formula

48%

J

IP6 highest of group until

49%

K

4Life Transfer Factor

103%

L

4Life Transfer Factor Plus

 248%

 

 

 

Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation

Transfer Factors Use in Immunorehabilitation After Infectious-Inflammatory and Somatic Diseases

METHODOLOGICAL  LETTER

Moscow, 2004

Министерство Здравоохранения и Социального Развития Российской Федерации

Иммунореабилитация при Инфекционно-воспалительных и Соматических Заболеваниях с Использованием Трансфер Факторов

МЕТОДИЧЕСКОЕ ПИСЬМО

Москва, 2004 г.

"Experimental data and the results of studies carried out in different clinics of this country have demonstrated the immunomodulating effects of oral forms of transfer factors in various infectious, parasitic and somatic diseases. According to the results of these studies, TF produced practically the same immunomodulating effect as did the most often used interferons, cytokines and other immunomodulators. In addition, oral use of TF minimizes adverse reactions, gives optimal pharmacoeconomic effects and helps to shorten the course of immunorehabilitation therapy.

TF and TF PLUS have marked immunocorrecting effects and are useful for their therapeutic and prophylactic effectiveness in various forms of infectious and somatic pathologies, which are accompanied by disease induced disturbances in immune status. "

For full 17 page study, please email me.

 

In vitro studies during long-term oral administration of specific transfer factor.

Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy Unit, S. Orsola Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.

153 patients suffering from recurrent pathologies, i.e. viral infections (keratitis, keratouveitis, genital and labial herpes) uveitis, cystitis, and candidiasis were treated with in vitro produced transfer factor (TF) specific for HSV-1/2, CMV and Candida albicans. The cell-mediated immunity of seropositive patients to HSV-1/2 and/or CMV viruses was assessed using the leucocyte migration inhibition test (LMT) and lymphocyte stimulation test (LST) in presence of the corresponding antigens, and the frequency of positive tests before, during and after TF administration was studied. The data were stratified per type of test, antigen and the recipients' pathology, and statistically evaluated. For the LMT, a total of 960 tests were carried out for each antigen dilution, 3 different antigen dilutions were used per test. 240/960 tests (25.4%) were found positive during non-treatment or treatment with unspecific TF, whereas 147/346 tests (42.5%) were found positive when the antigen corresponding to the specificity of the TF administered to the patient was used (P < 0.001). When the data were stratified following pathology, a significant increased incidence of positive tests during specific treatment was also observed (0.0001 < P < 0.05). In the LST (1174 tests), a significant increase of thymidine uptake was observed in the absence of antigen (control cultures), during treatment with both specific and unspecific TF, but also in the presence of antigen and/or autologous serum during specific TF administration (P < 0.0001). TF administration also significantly increased the soluble HLA class I antigens level in 40 patients studied to this effect.

PMID: 8993778 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

 

Cancer and complementary and alternative medicine in Italy: personal observations and historical considerations.

Cancer Communications, Inc, PO Box 1076, Lemont, PA 16851, USA.

This article contains observations and historical considerations on cancer and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Italy, a country that has a great tradition in medical research, going back to the Renaissance. However, Italy does not have a strong tradition of using CAM approaches in the treatment of cancer. While surveys show that the Italian population is eager to learn more about CAM, the medical profession there is largely dismissive of these methods. In 1997-1998, the notorious Luigi Di Bella affair occurred in Italy, when a professor of physiology at Modena proposed a nonconventional approach to cancer treatment, based on the off-label use of somatostatin. This treatment found champions in the media and general public but was opposed by most of the medical profession. Although clinical trials later demonstrated that it had no efficacy, the affair divided Italian public opinion and nearly brought down the national government. Italy no longer has prominent proponents of nonconventional treatments in cancer. However, it continues to have innovative scientists who do important work that is consonant with a CAM approach. This article considers the work of 3 such scientists: Paolo Lissoni, MD, of Monza (Milan), who has carried out numerous clinical trials with the pineal hormone melatonin; Giancarlo Pizza, MD, of Bologna, who has done extensive work on the use of transfer factor and other immunomodulators in the treatment of renal cell and other kinds of cancer; and Aldo Mancini, MD, of Naples, who has isolated a mutated form of Mn-SOD-2 from the growth medium of a unique liposarcoma cell line. These scientists have introduced some flexibility into a rigid state-run hospital system by offering patients innovative treatment options in the context of approved clinical trials.

PMID: 15165505 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

 

 

JEUNESSE Inc.

Institute of Longevity Medicine 11/5/99

PRELIMINARY REPORT (additional test results to follow)
Transfer Factor Testing

 

Background and rationale: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US. The rate of nearly every type of cancer is on the rise. Despite billions of dollars in research, the mortality rate has remained virtually unchanged since the 1960's using conventional treatments such as radiation, surgery, and chemotherapy. Thus, there is considerable interest in using immune modulation as an adjuvant for cancer therapy. Natural killer cells are particularly important in destroying cancer cells.

Purpose of study: To determine the in vitro anti-cancer effects of Transfer FactorÔ and Transfer Factor PlusÔ using PBMC isolated from human volunteers and assaying the increased ability of the NK cell population to kill K562 erythroleukemic cells.

Methods: &#9;1) PBMC killing of K562 (erythroleukemic) cells

Results:&#9;2) Transfer Factor increased NK-cell killing by 103% and &#9;&#9;Transfer Factor PlusÔ by 248%

Conclusions: Transfer FactorÔ and Transfer Factor PlusÔ induced immune-based lysis of K562 cells at a level unprecedented in the director's experience or in the known medical literature. Since NK cell function is so crucial in killing cancer cells, these products are ideal candidates for cancer adjuvant therapy. In addition, NK cells form a first line of defense against infections from viruses and certain other microorganisms. Killing assays against K562 cells have also been correlated with increased activity against chronic and acute infections as well.

 

Darryl See, M.D.
Director, Bioassay Laboratory
Institute of Longevity Medicine
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
 

 


 

Transfer Factor Study

(4Life)

N.K. Assay, October 27, 1999

Sample Name

#of Live K562 Cells

#of Dead K562 Cells

Mean of Dead cells

% Increase In Killing

Baseline - a

95.8

42

 

 

Baseline - b

96.9

3.1

3.7

 

Positive (PBMC) - a

95.2

4.8

 

 

Positive (PBMC) - b

94.8

5.2

5.0

 

Negative (Flour) - a

94.2

5.8

 

 

Negative (Flour) - b

94.7

5.3

5.6

 

Transfer Factor - a

87.8

12.2

 

 

Transfer Factor - b

89.7

10.3

11.3

103%


 

 

Transfer Factor Plus Study (4Life)

N.K. Assay&#9; November 4,1999

Sample None

#of Live K562 Cells

#of Dead K562 Cells

Mean of Dead cells

% Increase In Killing

Baseline - a

99

1.3

 

 

Baseline - b

98.1

1.9

1.6

 

Positive (PBMC) - a

95.8

42

 

 

Positive (PBMC) - b

97.1

2.9

3.6

 

Negative (Flour) - a

97.3

2.7

 

 

Negative (Flow) - b

96.6

3.4

3.1

 

Transfer Factor Plus(200 m l) - a

89.7

10.3

 

 

Transfer Factor Plus(200 m l) - b

69.1

10.9

10.6

248%

Transfer Factor Plus(20 m l) - a

91.8

8.2

 

 

Transfer Factor Plus(20 m l ) - b

92.3

7.7

8.0

161%

 

Transfer Factor and Transfer Factor Plus Study (4Life)

Toxicity Assay November 9, 1999

 

Sample

Result

Transfer Factor (2 mg)

No toxicity observed

Transfer Factor (200 m g)

No toxicity observed

Transfer Factor Plus (2 mg)

No toxicity observed

Transfer Factor Plus (200 m g)

No toxicity observed

 

 

 


 

Nutraceutical Induced Increase in
Natural Killer Cell (NK) Activity

 

 

Purpose of Study: To determine the in vitro Natural Killer Cell (NK) activation effects of 4 Life Transfer Factor and Transfer Factor Plus using peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) isolated from human volunteers and assaying the increased ability of the NK cell population to kill K562 erthroleukemic cells.


Conclusions: 4Life Transfer Factor and Transfer Factor Plus induced immune-based lysis (breakdown) of K562 cells at a level unprecedented in the director's experience or in any known medical literature, Since NK cell function is so crucial in killing dangerous Cells, these products are ideal candidates for human and animal immune support.

Nutraceutical Tested

Percent (%) Rise in

NK Cell Activity

4Life Transfer Factor Plus

248%

4Life Transfer Factor

103%

IP6 (highest of group Previously tested)

49%

Plant Polysaccharide Formula

48%

Echinacea

47%

Shitake Mushroom

42%

Cordecep Formula

28%

Bovine Colostrum

23%

Phytonutrient Formula with Garlic

21%

Endocrine System Formula

16%

Concentrate (acemannan)

15%

Noni (Morinda citrafolia)

15%

 

Some of these products reflect an average of different brands.

 

Baseline activity is the measure of the unassisted ability of white blood cells to kill K562 leukemia (cancer) cells.

Natural Killer Cells are the body's first line of defense against cancers and viruses.

The increase in the ability of white blood cells to kill K562 cancer cells is directly related to the increase in Natural Killer Cell activity.

This study does not claim nor should it be interpreted to cure, prevent or mitigate any serious disease. The results have been reported as they were received. Seek advise from your health professional before beginning any new regimen

 

 

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There is now significant literature showing that psychological stress can
down-regulate various aspects of the cellular immune response. It is also
established that communication between the central nervous system and the immune
system occurs through bidirectional signals linking the nervous, endocrine, and
immune systems. Psychological stressors affect the immune system by disrupting
these networks. In this overview, we discuss the implications of psychological
stress-associated immune modulation and risk for infectious disease.

 
1: Rev Alerg Mex. 2005 Nov-Dec;52(6):215-20. Links

[Transfer factor as specific immunomodulator in the treatment of moderate-severe atopic dermatitis]

[Article in Spanish]

Servicio de inmunologia y alergia, Hospital Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos, ISSSTE, Florida, Mexico, DF.

BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis is a skin inflammatory disease which has been associated to high levels of IgE, eosinophiles and change of T lymphocytes. The transfer factor is an immunomodulator active substance and decreases the number of inflammatory cells and the severity of the symptoms of atopic dermatitis. OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of the transfer factor as treatment of moderate and severe atopic dermatitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Articles related to treatment with transfer factor in the atopic dermatitis were looked up in Medline and EMBASE, and the ones referring to controlled studies in patients with moderate and severe atopic dermatitis in accord to SCORAD. RESULTS: We found seven articles with 121 patients and 88 controls demonstrating significant decrease in the symptoms of the SCORAD index, decreased IgE, and eosinophils in patients treated with transfer factor. CONCLUSIONS: The transfer factor is a choice treatment for moderate and severe atopic dermatitis.

PMID: 16568705 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

 

New Scientific Discoveries Continue to Support Transfer Factors


4Life Unveils Unprecedented Results for Natural Immune Enhancing Products!


SANDY, UT (May 21, 2004) — Today, in an historic announcement at its bi-annual convention held in Salt Lake City, Utah, 4Life unveiled the next generation of 4Life Transfer Factor products. 4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula products have been significantly enhanced in their effectiveness through the combination of both cow colostrum and chicken egg yolk transfer factor sources. Using blinded, independent cytotoxicity testing, human natural killer cells activated by various transfer factor blends from chicken eggs and cow colostrum; were combined with human cancer cells. Through this process, the most effective blend for the most potent kill rate was determined. Results of this in-depth study indicate that 4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula boosts natural killer (NK) cell activity by 283% and 4Life Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula logged a remarkable 437% increase.

American Medical Review Features 4Life Transfer Factortm

4Life's Transfer Factor product safety statement

4Life shares the concerns of many with regard to the recent announcement of the first incidence of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE or Mad Cow Disease) reported in the United States.  Naturally questions have arisen as result of this announcement about the procedures 4Life follows to ensure the safety of its Transfer Factor products.  Our primary focus is your health and safety and you can rest assured that 4Life adheres to a strict set of guidelines intended to ensure the quality of the products we offer. 

All 4Life Transfer Factor products are obtained from licensed Grade A dairies that are registered with and monitored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  These modern state-of-the-art facilities follow stringent Good Manufacturing Practices and are part of an elite group who have been registered to export milk products into the European Union (EU) following the strict regulation changes that were put into effect after January 1, 2001.  A press release by the Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General of the EU said, "The Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) sees no evidence for the transmission of BSE through milk (emphasis and italics added).  Hence, there is no reason for restriction on the use of milk stated the 16 independent scientists."

Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated, "The scientific data indicated that milk from BSE cows does not transmit BSE.  National and international public health organizations have consistently stated that milk and milk products are safe regardless of whether the country producing them has had cases of BSE."

Dr. William Hennen, Chief Scientific Officer of 4Life Research states, "We take great care to provide products that are safe and beneficial to our friends, customers and families.  BSE (mad cow disease) has been known for more than ten years and we have evaluated all potential risk factors thoroughly.  There is no scientific evidence that milk or colostrum pose any risk for BSE transmission.  Nor were there any cases of BSE transmission between infected cows and their suckler calves.  The most recent data continues to confirm that milk and colostrum are safe and free of BSE."

You can feel confident that 4Life will continue to monitor this situation closely and to communicate any additional information on a timely basis.

The Germ Survival Guide Recommends Transfer Factor

 

4Life Products Listed in Physicians Desk Reference                                                                                 

SANDY, UT (August 13, 2003) 4Life Research (4Life) announced today that Transfer Factor Cardio and Transfer Factor Plus are now listed in the Physicians Desk Reference for Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements (PDR).  The PDR has been in use for over 57 years and is recognized as an unbiased reference source for physicians to research and recommend drugs and supplements. 

The Nutritional Supplements Edition of the PDR lists Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter medicines and also includes a section on dietary supplements, vitamins and herbal remedies.  The Transfer Factor Cardio and Transfer Factor Plus listings appearing on page 805 include a full description of the two products, a summary of research, directions for use and contact information for the company. 

David Lisonbee, Chief Executive Officer of 4Life, commented, "4Life has taken a significant step by listing its tested and proven products in this important reference source.  Our distributors can have the assurance that the same products they are recommending to family and friends are referenced and recommended by doctors and health care practitioners.  This is especially important in foreign countries that rely heavily upon reputable sources such as the PDR when recommending products to prospective customers.  As 4Life continues to grow domestically and in new foreign markets, our PDR entries will create immediate credibility for our new distributors to rely upon." 

4Life is aggressively growing in 16 countries, with plans of continued foreign expansion.  This growth is part of the ongoing mission of the company to "Take Transfer Factor to the World."

4Life Research is the world's foremost manufacturer and marketer of Transfer Factor products that are derived from eggs, as well as cow colostrum (first milk).  4Life Research holds exclusive patents on these products and processes. 

 

The Importance of A Healthy Immune System as Your Best Defense

4Life Research TM Awarded Exclusive Patent for Egg-Derived Transfer Factor

October 22, 2002 - 4Life Research, LC announced today it has been awarded the exclusive patent (US Patent #6,468,534) for extracting transfer factors from the eggs of non-mammalian sources.  "This original patent protects 4Life's continued exclusivity in the transfer factor market and secures its opportunity for expanded research and development with transfer factors and immune health," said Chief Scientific Officer at 4Life ResearchⓇ, William Hennen, Ph.D.

Transfer Factors are a scientifically recognized delivery system for transferring immune system advantages from one species to another.  In the patented process owned by 4LifeⓇ, these tiny molecules are extracted from eggs and then transferred to humans in the form of a nutritional supplement. 

4Life Research has already established itself as the recognized leader of Transfer Factor products, with products for adults, children, and even animals.  In addition to its revolutionary products, Transfer FactorⓇ and Transfer Factor Plus, 4Life recently released a new product, TF Cardio, to provide targeted Transfer Factor support for the entire cardiovascular system.  4LifeⓇ also uses a patent for extracting Transfer Factors from bovine colostrum (US Patent #4,816,563).

4LifeⓇ currently operates in the United States, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, with several other international markets opening soon.  According to David Lisonbee, Chief Executive Officer of 4Life Research, "This historical announcement further cements 4Life's growing presence in the dietary supplement marketplace, both domestically and internationally.  We're excited to continue developing innovative and effective immune-enhancing products with this remarkable molecule, Transfer Factor."