Immunocal--how it might help--maybe Elaine could comment?

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For , and Shelley and anyone else interested.

Unfortunately, , this whey protein doesn't taste particularly good or

mix easily. There are Whey Proteins that do but this is an undenatured whey

protein ISOLATE which is difficult to mix (they offer a little mixer as it

cannot be put in the blender). My grandson will drink it mixed in orange

juice with the little mixer (sort of an orange julius effect). It is not so

much a good source of protein as it is important for its ability to convert

to glutathione. This is the best link that I know of to explain how

glutathione and ascorbates and NADH supplements and acetyl-L-Cysteine play a

role in autoimmune disease. It's a bit technical but I think you can get the

idea (or maybe Elaine would do a better job of distilling it).

http://www.ceri.com/ffredox.htm

I could order Immunocal for you (or you can order through me) at wholesale

since I signed up with the company in order to get a 40% reduced rate.

Alternatively, you can subscribe to their autoship program and get it at

wholesale yourself. It is expensive. Dr. Cheney, an expert in Chronic

Fatigue Syndrome, recommends it for all of his patients and has found that

some other brands which are less expensive are just as effective for some,

though not all of his patients. A product called Imuplus is one of those. As

well, Life Extension (www.lef.org <http://www.lef.org/> ) has developed a

version of undenatured whey protein isolate which tastes a bit better, comes

in chocolate and vanilla, but still needs a little mixer-blending destroys

the elements that are effective. Life Extension also sells

acetyl-l-cysteine, alpha lipoic acid, lutein and just about anything else

you need. Their membership fee costs $75.00 for a year and then you get up

to 40% off of their products and a year's subscription to their magazine and

access to their experts. Their undenatured whey protein is cheaper than

Immunocal. Immunocal is in the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) as a

prescribed treatment (not just the supplement reference, but the

prescription reference). It can be ordered through pharmacies too and is

covered on some drug plans and by medicare and medicaid when prescribed by a

physician.

Contrary to 's concern, it does not stimulate the immune system. It

supports it, just as it supports the entire body. What is important is that

it reduces inflammation which in turn allows the immune system to quieten

(my interpretation of the above article).

I hope this has proven helpful.

Sheila