1. What are transfer factors?
- They are not a vitamin
- They are not a mineral
- They are not a herb
- They are not a phytonutrient
Transfer factors are the smallest molecules in colostrom. Each mother who breast-feeds her infant passes on her own immunity - in fact, she passes on all of the information her immune system has gained during her lifetime. This process begins with the first milk; the pre-maternal milk called colostrom. The most valuable of the "immunity weapons" in colostrom are the smallest molecules called "transfer factors".
2. What do transfer factors do?
(a) Boost the immune system Transfer factors boost the immune system by boosting Natural Killer Cells (NK) cell activity. NK cells are a key part of our body's defence against infection and sickness. They seek and destroy infected or malignant cells through direct contact. NK cells are especially important in fighting cancer cells, and cells infected by viruses, bacteria and fungi.
(b) Increases the intelligence of the immune system
Transfer factors download a "blueprint" of the mother's immune system to the recipient. This provides thousands of new 'photographs' for our immune system to quickly recognise new threats. They provide accurate information to build a swift attack, cutting down the time it takes to fight infection. They provide immune markers to more quickly guide T-Cell reactions to an invader.
(c) Regulates and overactive immune system
An overactive immune system attacks healthy cells. The regulator fraction of transfer factor quietens down this activity and stops the body from attacking itself. Transfer factors are particularly effective in helping people with autoimmune conditions.
3. How safe is transfer factor?
Transfer factor is a natural molecule and has been safely used in supplement form for many years. Throughout the history of transfer factors use, there have been no reports of serious adverse reactions, even when clinically administered in excess or with normal doses given over many years.
4. Has transfer factor been scientifically validated?
Since Dr Sherwood Lawrence discovered transfer factors in 1949, there have been over 3,000 scientific studies published on transfer factor in the Medical Literature. Since 2001, transfer factor has been featured in the PDR -the Physician's Desk Reference.
5. Who can benefit from taking transfer factor?
Transfer factor is safe and effective for men, women and children of all ages. Everyone who needs an extra immune boost, needs to regulate an overactive immune system, or who simply wants to maintain his or her everyday health benefits from taking transfer factors.
6. Can our pets benefit from taking transfer factor?
Our pets are just as susceptible to infection as we are. Using transfer factor therapy for pets is an excellent way to fortify animal immunity and health. The transfer factor extracted from cow colostrom and egg yolk are non species specific. Dogs, cats, horses etc. can all benefit from taking transfer factors because they are safe and offer a convenient way to protect your pet against microbial threats. In the past transfer factors have been used in dogs, cats, horses, polar bears and other mammals.