What are Transfer Factors?
"Transfer factors are made by the immune system, for the immune system. The first time you encounter transfer factor molecules is at the very beginning of life itself—when you are born. In both humans and animals, a mother passes on vital immune know-how (gathered from her own experiences) in the first critical days of life through her first milk (colostrum). This knowledge gives the newborn the lessons it needs to build its own immune history of strength. A crucial part of that is transfer factor education." *
"The most effective sources of transfer factors are cow colostrum and chicken egg yolks. Colostrum is the first milk a mother gives her newborn. And although colostrum itself contains many immune building blocks, most of these can’t be transferred from a cow to a human. However, transfer factors can. Here the transfer factor story gets really good. Unlike the antibodies present in cow colostrum or chicken egg yolks, transfer factors are not species-specific. What does that mean? It means that transfer factor molecules, and the information they contain, can be shared. Whether in cows, chickens, or humans, the educating power of transfer factors crosses over." *
Lisa is currently taking products that incorporate this naturally occurring function within the bodies immune system. They are 4Life Transfer Factor® supplements produced by the 4Life® company.
Note: If you are taking immune suppressant drugs you should not take 4Life products that contain the Tri-Factor® Formula. The Tri-Factor® Formula is for boosting the immune system.
In 1949, Dr. H. Sherwood Lawrence discovered that when you transfer blood to another person, some of the donor’s immunity is transferred to the receiving person and named this occurrence transfer factor. (more on transfer factor history) The 4Life Transfer Factor® Products have been listed in the Physicians' Desk Reference For Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements (PDR) since 2003.
How do transfer factors work?
Transfer factors educate your naive immune system about a present or potential danger and equip it with a plan for action. Although the most notable function of these smart molecules is to speed up the recognition of a threat, making the duration of an illness shorter, they also support the immune system's ability to remember past invasions, allowing your body to more quickly respond to similar health threats. In addition, transfer factors can balance the immune system by suppressing it when it's overactive, for example with an autoimmune disorder.
 
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A Guide to Transfer Factors and Immune System Health - by Aaron White, PhD - Research suggests Transfer Factors can safely and effectively help the body battle conditions like chronic fatigue, cancer, herpes infections, arthritis and several others. When Transfer Factors from a person that is immune to a virus or bacteria are given to a person who does not have such immunity, the immunity is literally 'transferred' from the first person to the second. Transfer Factors have enormous potential for improving public health and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. (link opens to Amazon in a new tab or window) |
* 4Life Transfer Factor® supplements are products of the 4Life® Company.
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