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Q. Is Bioactive whey protein approved by the FDA for the treatment of cancer, chronic
fatigue, autoimmune, and glutathione deficiency diseases?
A. No. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not "approve" any nutritional
supplements for these indications. The FDA determines the safety of nutritional supplements, and
regulates or restricts the distribution of those products considered to pose a health risk to the American
public. Bioactive whey protein is considered to be "generally recognized as Safe", (GRAS) by the FDA.
This is the same classification given vitamin C. Based on a recent decision by the US Court of Appeals
for the District of Columbia Circuit, the FDA is tolerating references to certain therapeutic uses of
nutritional supplements which are based on strong scientific or clinical evidence and "significant
scientific agreement". Because bioactive whey protein is manufactured by a Canadian company, the
manufacturer is more sensitive to the regulatory pressures of the FDA than American supplement
manufacturers, and has chosen to be ultra-conservative in their marketing of the product. Each box of
the product is produced from 500 liters of fresh, organic milk from free-range, grass-fed cattle on a
contract farm in the state of Idaho. No disease treatment claims are made concerning bioactive whey
protein.
Q. What is the difference between bioactive whey protein and other whey proteins?
A. Bioactive whey protein has been shown to differ from other whey proteins in its effect upon the
immune system. Specifically, scientific studies on other whey proteins have not shown the same
immune stimulating effects that are seen with bioactive whey protein. Bioactive whey protein is has
been extensively studied in the clinical literature. Comparing bioactive whey protein to other
commercial whey proteins clearly shows the superiority of bioactive whey protein. Immunocal bioactive
whey protein is a dietary supplement that is supported by eighteen years of research through rigorous
clinical trials that have been published in peer review journals. These studies, performed in world-
renowned medical and scientific institutions, attest to the quality and safety of bioactive whey proteins.
Bioactive whey protein studies have shown that they not only increase intracellular levels of GSH
(glutathione or glutathione precursors) following ingestion, but also significantly build up the stores of
these substances inside the cells. This beneficial effect lasts for considerable periods of time after
ingestion of bioactive whey protein.
antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase functions in the process of elimination of wastes from the
body. Glutathione works within the liver, lungs, colon, kidneys, and skin in the process of removing
toxic eliminating cellular metabolic wastes.
Q. What is the difference between products or pills that people use as supplements that are
labeled as "glutathione" or "cystine"?
A. Glutathione is produced within the cells (intra-cellularly). When taking a pill labeled "glutathione",
clinical and laboratory studies demonstrate that oral glutathione is NOT absorbed but will be eliminated
by the liver through the bile before ever reaching the systemic circulation (blood stream). Cystine is
not well absorbed when taken by mouth. Injectable glutathione also has limited benefits. It is unstable
in the blood stream. By the time it gets to the cell, much of it gets degraded, and much of this
remaining glutathione cannot effectively pass through the cell membrane.
Clinical studies have demonstrated that oral cystine supplementation (NAC or N Acetyl L-Cysteine) is
NOT effective in increasing cystine levels within the cell, and has also not been associated with
significant increases in glutathione levels within the cell. The three bioactive proteins supplied by
bioactive whey protein constitute a "natural delivery system" from these cystine precursors to the cell
(in order to facilitate clinically and statistically significant increases in glutathione levels in BOTH the
extracellular serum and intracellular tissues). Because bioactive whey protein provides the building
blocks for cystine, and these building blocks for cystine are easily transported inside the cell where
they can be quickly synthesized into glutathione, bioactive whey protein is therefore ideally suited to
increase glutathione levels within the cell.
Q. What is the difference between NAC (N Acetyl L-Cysteine) and bioactive whey protein?
A. N Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC) is sulfur-containing (sulfhydryl) amino acid which is present in many
proteins, and is in the same class as the amino acid methionine. NAC is a naturally occurring amino
sugar and is a form of cysteine which has been demonstrated to facilitate the SHORT TERM cellular
detoxification of alcohol, tobacco smoke, acetaminophen [Tylenol®] poisoning and environmental
pollutants in several in vitro studies. When Cystine is heated, molecular bonds are cleaved and it
becomes Cysteine. Cysteine is beneficial if it is produced INSIDE the cell, but is mildly toxic if it is
produced outside the cell. NAC does not travel well in the blood stream, and doesn't reach the cells (to
be used to synthesize glutathione and Glutamic acid). NAC supplementation over long periods has been
associated with modest increases in serum glutathione, but has not proven particularly useful in the
treatment of chronic, long-term intracellular glutathione deficiencies. Furthermore, therapeutic levels of
NAC are relatively toxic and have been associated with significant side effects. At therapeutic doses,
oral NAC supplementation has been associated with cerebral symptoms, nausea, blurred vision, and
vomiting. Bioactive whey protein provides the precursors for the manufacture of intra-cellular cystine,
and effectively delivers these to the cell. For this reason, bioactive whey protein supplementation has
been associated with sustained and significant increases of cellular glutathione, and is virtually devoid
of troublesome side-effects. Bioactive whey protein has the same side-effect profile as mothers' milk.
Q. What is the difference between bovine colostrum and bioactive whey protein?
A. The proteins in colostrum have almost no cystine content. Cystine is critically essential to the
immune system. Although Growth Factors present in colostrum (including IGF-1, or Insulin-like growth
Factor-1 which is effective in promoting muscle growth) are not affected by stomach acid, research
published by one manufacturer of Colostrum (Vital Health News, Winter 1998, page 7) demonstrated
that "the effectiveness of the immune factors present in colostrum is lowered by stomach acid."
Although the immune enhancing factors found in colostrum are often "preferable to single isolated
immune components" (such as interferon, which is more likely to cause troublesome side effects),
colostrum has NOT been demonstrated to be superior to isolated undenatured whey proteins such as
bioactive whey protein. Colostrum (which is produced during the first 26 hours following birth by the
mammary glands) is primarily composed of immunoglobulin and some lactoferrin. According to both
laboratory experiments and clinical trials conducted in Germany, although colostrum supplementation
was associated with mild increases in immune function in some patients, these increases were not
statistically significant, (p=ns). A postulated mechanism of action of colostrum is the inter-species
transfer of immune factors, however this has NOT been clinically proven. Most of the data supporting
the effectiveness of colostrum is anecdotal (consisting mostly of personal testimonies rather than
clinical studies). Since the primary mechanism of action on the immune system is via stimulation of the
synthesis (production) of glutathione, the near absence of glutathione precursors in the
immunoglobulin fraction (from the colostrum) may explain its relative lack of effect. Conversely,
bioactive whey protein contains substantial amounts of thermolabile (heat-sensitive) proteins that are
rich in cystine and glutamylcystine (known precursors of glutathione), and bioactive whey protein has
been validated in numerous human clinical trials which found statistically significant increases in
glutathione and indices of immune function (such as CD4:CD8 ratios). Colostrum might be beneficial as
an adjunctive (add-on) to bioactive whey protein, but the clinical data is significantly more convincing
for bioactive whey protein.
Q. How does the manufacturing of our product differ from other whey proteins?
A. In the manufacturing of other whey proteins several things occur: in the process of heating and
Pasteurization, critical bonds holding the cystine together get broken down ("denatured", meaning they
loose their original nature--similar to the denaturing and irreversible changing of liquid egg white by
the heating process involved in frying an egg). The exact type of proteins that serve to increase tissue
and serum glutathione most effectively are lost or diminished. Researchers have developed a process
by which these delicate proteins remain intact in their natural form to serve us most effectively.
Q. Is bioactive whey protein free from Bovine Growth Hormone, antibiotics, and other
chemicals?
A. rBGH (bovine Growth Hormone) and other growth hormones have become a major issue of
controversy in the dairy industry. Certain herdsmen give their cows the growth hormone to increase
milk production. It is devastating to the cows, and to those who drink their milk also. Canadian
manufacturers of bioactive whey protein receive all of their milk from one large dairy farm in the state
of Idaho. This particular location was chosen because the soil selenium levels are highest in the USA,
and grazing on grasses which are grown on Idaho selenium-rich soil results in high selenium levels in
the milk. Selenium (an essential micronutrient and mineral) is a structural component of the powerful
"master antioxidant" glutathione. The selenium level in 10 grams of bioactive whey protein is more
than 4 mcg, which is much higher than found in most commercial whey proteins. That is good. This
facilitates the cystine component of the whey protein (bioactive whey protein is 100% whey protein)
from this selenium-rich milk to be more effeciently metabolized by the body to form glutathione within
the cells of the body. On the other hand, absolutely no herbicides, pesticides or chemicals are used on
the grasses these cows graze upon. The milk from these cows is certified organic (hormone, pesticide
and agricultural chemical-free). The cattle on this farm are subjected to more rigorous standards than
almost any other dairy cattle in the USA. If a cow is sick and must be treated with antibiotics (or any
other pharmaceutical compound), it is removed from the herd and its milk is not used. Absolutely no
BGH or other hormone compounds are used on these cows.
Lipid peroxidation is implicated in arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), stroke and coronary
artery disease. Because neither bioactive whey protein nor glutathione is a drug, no disease treatment
claims can be made on the basis of these studies.
Q. What are the diseases or conditions that have been associated with low glutathione
levels?
A. Most of the autoimmune and degenerative diseases of aging including: Acetaminophen poisoning,
ADD, Addison's Disease, aging, AIDS, Alopecia Areata, ALS, Alzheimers' Disease, anemia (hemolytic),
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), arthritis (rheumatoid), asthma,
autism, autoimmune disease, Behcet's Disease, burns, cacexia, cancer, candida infection,
cardiomyopathy (idiopathic), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, colitis, coronary artery disease, cystic fibrosis,
diabetes, Crohn's disease, eczema, emphysema, Epstein Barr Viral (EBV) syndrome, fibromyalgia, free
radical overload, Goodpasture Syndrome, Graves' Disease, hepatic dysfunction (liver disease), hepatitis
B, hepatitis C, hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol), herpes, infections (viral, bacterial and
fungal), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), lupus, macular degeneration (diabetic macular
degeneration), malnutrition, Meniere's disease, multiple sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis,
neurodegenerative diseases, nutritional disorders, Parkinson's disease, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Primary
Biliary Cirrhosis, progeria, psoriasis, Rheumatic Fever, Sarcoidosis, scleroderma, shingles, stroke,
surgery, toxic poisoning, trauma, vasculitis, vitiligo, and Wegener's Granulomatosis. No disease
treatment claims can be made for glutathione on the basis of glutathione deficiency in these diseases.
Q. Has therapy to increase glutathione levels been effective in treating the diseases or
conditions that have been associated with low glutathione levels?
A. See: Medline Search Page. No disease treatment claims can be made for glutathione on the basis of
glutathione deficiency in these diseases.
Q. Can a person who is intolerant of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) take bioactive whey
protein?
A. Yes, bioactive whey protein has NO added MSG (trace amounts may occur naturally) which should
not cause any ill effect in people with an MSG intolerance. Bioactive whey protein contains the following
amount of glutamic acid by weight: 180 mg/gram. There is therefore 1.8 grams of glutamic acid in a
10 gram packet of bioactive whey protein. Every single protein on the earth contains glutamic acid, and
glutamic acid is required for good health. Glutamic acid is an amino acid formed in the digestion of ALL
proteins (including wheat gluten and meat). It is the only amino acid metabolized by the brain.
Glutamic acid is necessary in human nutrition but can usually be manufactured by the body in
adequate amounts. That means that our own body produces it. In certain disease states, deficient diet,
malnutrition, and in certain metabolic abnormalities this amino acid becomes conditionally essential.
Glutamic Acid's sodium salt, is monosodium glutamate, and ALL proteins may contain naturally
occurring trace amounts of MSG. In summary, bioactive whey protein would not supply any more
glutamic acid than a serving of steak or other similar protein. There is NO added MSG in bioactive whey
protein, and its supplementation should not cause a medical problem in a persons sensitive to MSG.
Q. Are there any interactions known between supplements such as coenzyme Q-10,
antioxidant vitamins, or herbs and bioactive whey protein?
A. No, there are no known potential or reported interactions between bioactive whey protein and
nutritional supplements. In fact, bioactive whey protein increases glutathione levels, which helps to
improve the action of antioxidant vitamins (which are less effective if your glutathione levels are
impaired). For this reason, mega-doses of antioxidant vitamins (i.e. doses in excess of 10 times the
RDA of these vitamins) are not required or recommended if you are supplementing with bioactive whey
protein. As we age, our glutathione levels fall precipitously like a down-hill ski-slope. Low levels of
glutathione are associated with a host of degenerative diseases, and critically low levels of serum and
tissue glutathione often predict that death is imminent. Supplementation with bioactive whey protein
helps restore these precious glutathione levels, and helps the supplemental vitamins we are taking to
work more effectively to maintain optimum health! Because neither bioactive whey protein, nor
glutathione is a drug, no disease treatment claims can be made on the basis of these findings.
Q. Are there any interactions known between prescription medications and bioactive whey
protein?
A. No, there are no known interactions between bioactive whey protein and prescription drugs.
Bioactive whey protein is composed of the same basic proteins which are found in human breast milk,
and should be considered to be as safe to take as mothers' breast milk. Furthermore, bioactive whey
protein is 90% protein, and is one of the best sources of highly-absorbable protein on the planet.
Patients taking immunosuppressant drugs such as Cyclosporin® should consult their physician before
taking bioactive whey protein.
Q. Are there any side effects associated with bioactive whey protein?
A. Bioactive whey protein increases serum and liver glutathione levels. When liver glutathione levels
rise, the liver is able to more effectively detoxify the body (which is a beneficial function of bioactive
whey protein). Some people (especially those who have been exposed to high levels of environmental
toxins) may have a mild temporary reaction to these mobilized toxins as the liver is removing them
from storage in body fat. Typically, reducing the dose of bioactive whey protein will allow these
temporary side effects to quickly disappear. Bioactive whey protein is composed of the same basic
proteins that are found in human breast milk, and has the same side effect profile as mothers' breast
milk. Because bioactive whey protein is a milk protein, persons who are mildly allergic to milk proteins
may experience minor gastric distress from bioactive whey protein. This gastric distress usually
disappears if you reduce the dose. Persons with serious milk-protein allergies should not take bioactive
whey protein
Q. Can you overdose bioactive whey protein? Is there any potential for toxicity if you take
too much?
A. Your greatest risk is wasting your money if you take "too much" bioactive whey protein, since it is
relatively expensive. Scientific data suggests that there is limited benefit from exceeding 3 grams per
day (3 packets per day) of bioactive whey protein. Because our cells have an innate mechanism of
"feed-back inhibition" with respect to the glutathione synthesis precursors (building blocks) provided by
bioactive whey protein, there is no potential for making "too much glutathione" within the cell if large
quantities of bioactive whey protein are consumed. Bioactive whey protein supplementation will result
in establishment of normal glutathione levels, (NOT excessive glutathione levels) within the cell. Excess
bioactive whey protein would be metabolized as protein (whey protein is an excellent source of protein,
containing 90% protein by dry weight).
Q. What are some of the critical ingredients in a daily amount of bioactive whey protein (1
pouch)?
A. 9 grams or 90% Protein, 0 Fat, less than 0% Lactose, 60 mg of Calcium, 4 micrograms of
Selenium, 30 Mg of Potassium, 0.05 mg of Iron, and approximately 40 Calories.
Q. What is the recommended intake of protein for an average adult per day?
A. 50-60 grams of protein. Three packets of bioactive whey protein would provide 50% of this
recommended daily intake.
in your diet. Bioactive whey protein is not an antioxidant per se, but provides the building blocks for
the synthesis of glutathione, which is THE principle intra-cellular antioxidant. Glutathione is the most
potent cellular antioxidant known to man, and is hundreds of times more potent than vitamin C or
vitamin E. For this reason, glutathione has been called the "Super Antioxidant". By raising the
glutathione level within our bodies we provide for the optimum functioning of other lesser antioxidants
such as vitamins C and E. More importantly, glutathione serves as a detoxifying agent for multiple
toxins that we encounter on a daily basis through the environment and medications we are exposed to.
Glutathione has been demonstrated to act as an effective protectant against ultraviolet radiation, which
is important in view of the continued loss of the ozone layer.
nutritional supplements to be listed in the year 2000 through 2005 edition of the prestigious Physicians'
Desk Reference (PDR). Physicians have relied on the PDR for up-to-date information on prescription
drugs for over 50 years. The PDR is considered the standard prescription drug reference and can be
found in virtually every physician's office, hospital, and pharmacy in the United States. The inclusion of
this product in the PDR is a reflection of it's credibility within the medical community, and is also a
result of our recognition by Medicare and Medicaid. For questions regarding reimbursement
procedures in your State, please contact your State office of Medicare or Medicaid, or
contact your private insurance plan provider directly.
The Chart below is the research by a M.D. Ph.D on over 15,000 consumers using Immunocal (also
called HMS-90 in Canada) over a 4 year period. Please note the high percentage of positive benefit for
many different health challenges. Immunocal works.
The average of those who experienced a benefit from Immunocal was 75%! The authors stated: "The
majority of the users who did not get optimal results failed to do so because they took a lesser dose
and/or took it a lesser amount of time than recommended."
Right now this natural health product is being studied in over 40 universities worldwide. Also, doctors
and researchers have conducted a number of studies on how this health product affects cancer.