Thursday, May 21, 2015
FAQ: Can you overdose on Immunocal?
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Immunocal® First to be Granted Strength and Performance Claim for a Stand-Alone Whey Protein by Health Canada
VAUDREUIL-DORION, QC, May 12, 2015 – Immunotec Inc. (TSXV: IM) a direct-to-consumer company and leader in the nutritional industry (the “Company” or “Immunotec”) announced today that Health Canada has granted a new health claim specific to Immunocal’s ability to help increase muscle strength and enhance performance when combined with regular exercise.
“To be the first in Canada to obtain a performance claim for a stand-alone whey protein isolate reinforces our leadership position in the health and wellness industry and when combined with our existing immunity claim, gives the Immunocal brand unique positioning. These milestones are the fruition of over four decades of research at leading university hospitals in Canada and abroad.” said Mr. John Molson, Vice-President of Research and Development. Mr. Molson also stated, “While at first glance this claim may seem athlete specific, the application is much broader given the importance of maintaining muscle strength during the aging process.”
The published findings of two peer-reviewed, double blind, randomized, placebo controlled clinical trials were used to support the application. The most recent study, run at Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) and published in the JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH AND AGING (2015), found that Immunocal imparted a performance benefit of approximately 10% in a model of resistance exercise in an elderly population of between 65 years to 88 years. The first study exploring Immunocal’s effect on muscular performance was conducted at the Montreal Children’s hospital and published in the Journal of Applied Physiology (1999). It demonstrated that consumption was associated with an average increase of 13.5% in peak power and thirty second work capacity in a younger population of 20 year olds.
About Immunocal
Immunocal is a specially formulated cysteine-rich whey protein isolate, developed and marketed worldwide by Immunotec over the past 20 years. It initially secured a Health Canada NPN (Natural Product Number) on November 11, 2007 for the health claim “Immunocal is a natural source of the glutathione precursor cysteine for the maintenance of a strong immune system.”
About Immunotec Inc.
Immunotec Inc. is a Canadian-based company ranked in the DSN Global 100 list. The Company develops, manufactures, markets and sells research-driven nutritional products through direct-to-consumer sales channels in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. The Company offers an extensive family of nutritional products targeting health, wellness, weight management, as well as energy and fitness. The Immunocal family of products is supported by over 40 published articles and supporting science in the medical and scientific literature.
The Company files its continuous disclosure documents on the SEDAR database at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.immunotec.com. The common shares of the Company are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol IMM. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information:
John Molson, Vice-President of Research and Development
Immunotec Inc. (450) 510-4450.
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: Certain statements contained in this news release are forward looking and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown. For information identifying known risks and uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the heading Risks and Uncertainties in Immunotec’s most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form which can be found at www.sedar.com. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results expressed in these forward-looking statements.
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Monday, January 19, 2015
Glutathione supplementation - manipulation of natural defense mechanismsin health and disease
The human body is one of nature’s finest miracles and researchers are still unlocking many of its secrets. Recent discoveries have shed important light on the role that glutathione plays in maintaining health.
Most individuals have not heard of glutathione, however given the accelerated course of research publications on the subject and the large impact it will have in future health care, the term glutathione will shortly become integrated into our everyday language, the same way as we use the words “antioxidant” or “cholesterol”.
Glutathione is the body’s own health ‘AID’ – Antioxidant, Immune Booster, and Detoxifier. This small protein, produced naturally in the body, maintains these three crucial protective functions. In fact, your life depends upon it. Without glutathione, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation.
RESEARCH ON GLUTATHIONE
In the last twenty years the volume of research into GSH has grown immensely. A huge variety of theoretical papers, bench-top laboratory experiments, epidemiological studies and—most importantly—clinical trials on humans, has linked glutathione to an extraordinary variety of health challenges. The list is long and would be hard to believe were it not for the strength and credibility of the research.
GLUTATHIONE - “THE MASTER ANTIOXIDANT”
Advances in the study of antioxidants have grown to the point that a whole new branch of medicine has developed called “Free Radical Biology” which focuses on oxidant/antioxidant balance. These scientists have elaborated upon several hundred different disease processes where #antioxidants play a vital role. The shelves of natural food stores and pharmacies are resplendent with a large array of different antioxidants offered. However, although these antioxidants including vitamin C and vitamin E are “natural”, they are not natural to your body. If you do not ingest these vitamins, they will not be found in your cells naturally. Given the importance of #antioxidation in hundreds of different disease processes, one poses the question – “What antioxidant does the body manufacture to ward off these processes?” #Glutathione is the most abundantly produced antioxidant in the body. In fact, the presence of this ubiquitous small protein is crucial for the functioning of any of the other antioxidants we know of.
GLUTATHIONE - “FUEL FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM”
Your immune system is constantly on the prowl for foreign antigens—agents of cellular damage, toxicity and disease. These antigens include viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. To neutralize these antigens the body needs a ready supply of glutathione. If it doesn’t have enough, some of the invaders will get through and infect the body. We can’t avoid illness and aging altogether — although a few scientists are pursuing some age-old dreams — but by keeping our #intracellular glutathione levels up we also keep our immune system on full alert and fully armed. Dr. Gustavo #Bounous, a leading glutathione expert, concurs that glutathione is fuel for the immune system. “ The limiting factor for the proper activity and multiplication of our #lymphocytes (white blood cells) is the availability of glutathione”. Dr. Bounous’ research at McGill University has culminated in the development of a nutritional supplement called “Immunocal” a natural source of the glutathione precursor cysteine for the maintenance of a strong immune system.
GLUTATHIONE - “TOXIC WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM”
Hundreds of toxins are eliminated by the GSH enzyme system. It’s no surprise that GSH concentrations are highest in the liver, the body’s major detoxifying organ. We inhale and ingest natural and synthetic toxins every day of our lives and can’t possibly avoid them, especially in our technological times, our congested and polluted cities and with our bio-engineered food supplies. Experimental studies have shown that low glutathione levels lead to poor liver and kidney function, and result in unnecessarily large quantities of toxins circulating through the body. There, they continuously damage individual cells and organs.
GLUTATHIONE DEPLETION
Every day our bodies are exposed to factors that drain our levels of glutathione: Stress, pollution, radiation, infection, poor diet, aging, injury and fatigue. “Concern about maintaining one’s glutathione level will eventually be on par with other health maintenance issues. People will soon be raising their glutathione levels the same way they take their vitamin pills each morning,” says Dr. Bounous.
RAISING GLUTATHIONE
It is vital to clarify one particular aspect of the glutathione story. When people find out about GSH, they want to go to their health store, buy some and ‘take’ it. Although it can be found as a supplement, eating glutathione has negligible effects on your health. It is quickly broken down in your digestive tract and eliminated. GSH must be manufactured within your cells, which is exactly where it appears—in every cell of your body. The only way to accomplish this effectively is to give your body the building blocks (precursors) it needs to manufacture glutathione for itself.
Some products such as NAC (N-acetyl-cysteine) have been developed to provide these precursors but there are also natural ways to raise glutathione levels. Vitamin C, E and selenium indirectly support glutathione function. Milk thistle (silymarin), alpha-lipoic acid and L‑cysteine may have moderate effects. A natural source of the glutathione precursor cysteine for the maintenance of a strong immune system is Immunocal.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
The immune system | Glutathione
The immune system is complex, but a major cornerstone of the immune system is a molecule
called glutathione. It is present in every cell in your body, is absolutely essential for your health,
and is a critical front line defense to maintain wellness. You need glutathione to remain alive.
Glutathione is the master antioxidant, and is responsible for the proper functioning of our immune
cells. Immunocal is a natural source of the glutathione precursor cysteine for the maintenance of
a strong immune system.
How? It does so by providing special proteins which supply your cells with the specific building blocks needed to produce glutathione, so that your body’s defense mechanism can work efficiently.
Immunocal is a specially formulated natural health product which is comprised of a rare and fragile
protein derived from whey. A cutting-edge method is used to isolate specific whey proteins, and most
importantly, ensures that they are maintained in their natural state so that they are preserved during
processing. The protection and integrity of these very fragile proteins is critical, since they act as a
glutathione precursor for the maintenance of a strong immune system.
Maximize your wellness!
#Glutathione, #immunesystem #immunotec #immunocal #protein #cells
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
2014 Incentive Trip - A huge success!
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