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GlutathioneQ. What is Glutathione?A. Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant. It is a tri-peptide of amino acids (cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid), which prevents free radical damage, protects against damaging effects of pollutants, poisons, and carcinogens, aids in regulating and recycling other antioxidants like Vitamins C and E in adequately doing their jobs, helps detoxify foreign chemical compounds, protects against ultraviolet radiation, is imperative for and improves protein synthesis and amino acid transport within the body, and maintains optimal immune function.

CysteineQ. What is Cysteine?A. Cysteine is a rare, essential amino acid that is a natural precursor of glutathione. Without cysteine, glutathione cannot be synthesized or fabricated by the body's cells. Cysteine, or Glutathione, taken by mouth in pill form is not well absorbed and eliminated by the liver before reaching the blood stream, and injected Glutathione is unstable in the blood stream; by the time it reaches the cells, much of it has been degraded and much of what remains cannot effectively pass through the cell membrane.

Low Glutathione LevelsQ. How do low Glutathione levels affect the body?A. Low glutathione levels are associated with all acute and chronic illnesses and are found among the elderly, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and those suffering from autoimmune and immune deficiency diseases.

Conditions Associated with Low Glutathione LevelsQ. What conditions or diseases are associated with low Glutathione levels?A. The following conditions are all associated with low Glutathione levels:Acetaminophen poisoning, ADHD, 's Disease, aging, AIDS, alopecia Areata, ALS, Alzheimer's Disease, anemia, Anklosing Spondylitis, Arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, autism, autoimmune disease, Bechet's Disease, burns, cacexia, cancer, candida, cardiomyopathy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, colitis, coronary artery disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, Crohn's disease, eczema, emphysema, Epstein Barr Viral Syndrome, fibromyalgia, free radical overload, Goodpasture Syndrome, Graves' Disease, heavy metal poisoning, liver disease, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, high blood cholesterol, herpes, infertility, infections (viral, bacterial and fungal), inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, macular degeneration, malnutrition, Meniere's disease, multiple sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, heurodegenerative diseases, nutritional disorders, Parkinson's disease, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, progeria, psoriasis, Rheumatic Fever, Sarcoidosis, scleroderma, shingles, stroke, surgery, toxic poisoning, trauma, vasculitis, and vitiligo.

CancerQ. Is there a glutathione-cancer connection?A. Yes. Glutathione acts as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger, detoxifying pollutants and poisons as well as carcinogens in the body and protects against ultraviolet radiation. Immunocal significantly raises the body's glutathione levels. And normal levels of glutathione inside the lymphocytes themselves are necessary for the efficient functioning of the body's immune system - the multiplication of lymphocytes and production of antibodies. Immunocal is a non-toxic aid to these ends. Animal experiments showed concentrates of whey protein to have an anti-carcinogenesis and anti-cancer activity, and case reports suggest an anti-tumour effect of whey protein in some urogenital cancers. In one study, a whey protein diet appeared to significantly influence the development of chemically induced colon tumours and the short-term survival of mice. Among studies conducted, glutathione from whey protein has been demonstrated to kill breast cancer cells in vitro.Also, it is important to note that a deficiency of glutathione is a common finding in patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

AsthmaQ. How is asthma affected by glutathione.A. In studies, reduced levels of glutathione peroxidase have been observed in adults with asthma. Asthmatic inflammation results in increased oxygen free radical generation, and glutathione is a powerful antioxidant itself, as well as assisting other important antioxidants in their efficiency.

HIV and AIDSQ. What about glutathione deficiency and HIV-infected and AIDS patients?A. Glutathione is necessary for healthy immune response and is an antioxidant. HIV infection is characterized by an enhanced oxidant burden and systemic deficiency of glutathione. One study with glutathione-deficient patients with advanced HIV-infection showed increased plasma glutathione levels with short-term oral supplementation with whey proteins. Evidence from recent studies suggest that cysteine supplementation may be a useful adjunct to HIV infection therapy.

Chronic Fatigue SyndromeQ. I've heard about Immunocal being used by people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?A. Dr. Cheney, one of the early physicians who recognized Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as a distinct organic disease in the mid-1980's and has been involved in its research since then, describes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as amazingly complicated and believes glutathione deficiency to be the key problem, especially over time with these sufferers. He describes the patients in his clinical studies with Immunocal as having a very consistent, positive clinical response. Q. Have you personally witnessed any improvements with this illness?A. Yes. One of our clients went on a trip a week after she began taking Immunocal. She had been suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since 1980 and had to be transported through the airport in a wheelchair. During her week away, and for three weeks after her return home, she continued taking Immunocal daily. The increase in her energy level and stamina was obvious, her multiple chemical sensitivities greatly reduced, and a month after beginning to take Immunocal she went on another trip, this time walking on her own through the airports and even tolerating well the fumes of traffic in New York City.Q. How much Immunocal did this person take to achieve these results?A. Well, she had read Dr. Cheney's interview, and started out with one packet and didn't think she sensed any real improvement so she moved on to two, where she was certain she did feel a change, but decided to go for it and has chosen three as her personal protocol, though her illness is very long-standing. Over the years she has used every non-toxic therapy reported to bring improvements and, having reached a plateau, nothing had helped for a very long time until she began taking Immunocal.

OsteoporosisQ. Does Immunocal help osteoporosis sufferers?A. Studies conducted in Japan (in-vitro), indicated that whey could stimulate osteoblasts (bone cells) to produce more bone, thereby increasing bone density.

Immunocal v. Other Whey ProteinsQ. How does Immuocal compare to other whey proteins:A. Immunocal has not been exposed to high temperatures and has been bio-filtered to remove bacteria and its low-temperature purification procedures ensure its safety and purity. Scientific studies have not indicated the same immune stimulating effects seen with Immunocal.

DosageQ. How much Immunocal does a person need to take?A. Persons without documented deficiency of glutathione, wishing to take Immunocal for good and preventive health, would generally take one packet per day. Those with deficiencies usually take two packets per day, and some with persistent, long-term problems report better results with three.

Side Effects Associated With ImmunocalQ. Are there any side effects associated with Immunocal?A. Some patients, who have been exposed to high levels of environmental toxins may have a mild, temporary reaction as the liver is removing these toxins from storage in body fat. Also, persons who are mildly allergic to milk proteins (very rare) may experience minor gastric distress, which usually disappears if the dose of Immunocal is reduced. Persons with serious milk-protein allergies should not take Immunocal. Those having had organ transplants and who are taking immunosuppressive therapy should consult their physician before taking Immunocal.

Drug InteractionsQ. Can Immunocal be taken safely with prescription medication?A. There are no known interactions between Immunocal and prescription drugs.