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Immune System Enhancement
Your Blood Work Indicators
In your personal lab results the primary tests that relate to your immune system include your WBC (White blood cell count) as well as Neutrophils, Lymphs, Monocytes, Eos and Basos.
The immune system defends against germs and microorganisms that threaten our bodies on a daily basis. The immune system works against diseases, including cancer, in a variety of ways.
Remember to review your results and the tools available on our website to understand them.
Supplements that may support your Immune System
Supplements that contain one or more of the following ingredients may support your immune system. See references below.
- Acidophilus
- American Ginseng
- Ashwaghanda
- Astragalus
- Bifidobacterium lactis
- Calcium
- Colostrum
- FOS Fructooligosaccharides
- L-Tyrosine
- Pantothenic Acid
- Rhodiola
- Spirulina
- Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Wheat Grass
Dietary supplements may not be risk-free under certain circumstances. If you are pregnant, nursing a baby, or have a chronic medical condition, such as, diabetes, hypertension or heart disease, be sure to consult your doctor or pharmacist before purchasing or taking any supplement.
Core Food Groups recommended for boosting immunity
Beef (Zinc factor), sweet potatoes, mushrooms (shiitake),tea (black and green), yogurt, carrots, squash, pumpkin. Brown rice, millet, quinoa, buckwheat (kasha), oats, barley, and other whole grains, winter squash, berries, organic meat and poultry, salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout and tuna. Small quantities of fresh almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds are also good sources for zinc and healthy fats.
References
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Antibodies from colostrum in oral immunotherapy. J Clin Chem Clin Biochem. 1990 Jan;28(1):19-23.
Astragalus. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed May 10, 2007.
Banderet, LE, and Lieberman HR. Treatment with tyrosine, a neurotransmitter precursor, reduces environmental stress in humans. Brain Res Bull 22: 759-762, 1989.
BioFactors. IOS Press. 0951-6433 Volume 11, Numbers 1-2/2000. Laboratory of Coenzymes, Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences, Department of Infectional Disease, Grodno State Medical Institute, Institute of Biochemistry, BLK 50, Grodno 230017, Belarus.
Enhancement of Gut Immune Functions by Short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides and Reduction of Colon Cancer Risk. Francis R.J. Bornet,1* Khaled Meflah2 and Jean Menanteau2. 1 Nutri-Health SA, 3, Avenue Paul Doumer, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison, France2 INSERM U149 9, Quai Moncousu 44035 NANTES Cedex 01, FrancePresented at International Symposium on Fructooligosaccharides, held in Tokyo, July 3, 2001.
HEALTH AND SCIENCE. Bugs in balance: The probiotic approach. The good bacteria in the human gut play a huge role in maintaining health. Sometimes they need a little help. AMNews staff. Oct. 3, 2005.
Lieberman, HR, Corkin S, Spring BJ, Wurtman RJ, and Growden JH. The effects of dietary neurotransmitter precursors on human behavior. Am J Clin Nutr 42: 366-370, 1985.
NCCAM Publication No. D384. May 2007. Astragulus. http://nccam.nih.gov/health/astragalus/index.htm Pantothenic acid in maintaining thiol and immune homeostasis.
Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha): Mishra LC, Singh BB, Dagenais S. Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC), 16200 E Amber Valley Dr., Whittier, CA 90609-1166
Spirulina. Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Copyright© 2007 Natural Standard (www.naturalstandard.com). All Rights Reserved.
The Rhodiola Revolution. American Botanical Council, 6200 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723. http://content.herbalgram.org/abc/HerbalGram/articleview.asp?a=2820
Understanding the Immune System-How It Works. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. NIH Publication No. 07-5423 September 2007. www.niaid.nih.gov
US Department of Health and Human Services. Ginseng, Flaxseed May Help Cancer Patients. Copyright © 2007 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved.
Wheat grass therapy. Author: Samuel Uretsky Pharm.D., The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 2005. http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/wheat-grass-therapy
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