Immunocal Whey
Physicians
Desk Reference (PDR) Year 2000
Immunotec Research Ltd.
292 Adrien-Patenaude
Vaudreuil-Dorion (QC)
Canada J7V 5V5
IMMUNOCAL OTC
Description
Immunocal is U.S. patented natural food supplement which assists
the body in maintaining optimal concentrations of glutathione
(GSH) - a vital cell constituent for the immune system as well as
a major antioxidant and detoxifying agent.
| Nutritional Facts serving size 1 pouch (10g) Servings Per Container 30 |
|
| Amout per Serving | |
| Calories 40 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 25mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrates 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 9% |
| Calcium 6% , Iron 4% | |
| Not a significant
source of calories from fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A and vitamin C * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000calorie diet. |
|
These statements have not
been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to
diagnose, cure, prevent, or treat any disease.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT
| 1 packet 10 GM (normal) DAILY DOSE |
100 gm | 30 packets 1 BOX (1 month supply) |
|
| Total fat | 0.01 gm | 0.13 gm | 0.39 gm |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 gm | 0.08 gm | 0.24 gm |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0 | 0.01 gm | 0.03 gm |
| Monosaturated fat | 0 | 0.04 gm | 0.12 gm |
| Cholesterol | 0.04 gm | 0.37 gm | 1.11 gm |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 250mg | 750 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 300 mg | 900 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.10 gm | 1.0 gm | 3 gm |
| Dietary fiber | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sugars | 0.15 gm | 1.5 gm | 4.5 gm |
| Protein | 9 gm | 90 gm | 270 gm |
| Vitamin A | < 1 gm | < 10 gm | < 30 gm |
| Vitamin C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 600 mg | 1800 mg |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 90 mg | 270 mg |
| Chloride | 0.5 mg | 5 mg | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.93 mg | 9.3 mg | 27.90 mg |
| Thiamin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riboflavin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Niacin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phosphorous | 21 mg | 210 mg | 630 mg |
| Calories | 37 | 366 | 1096 |
| Calories from fat | 0.1 | 1.0 | 3 |
STOP!!!
DON"T MIX YOUR IMMUNOCAL UNTIL YOU"VE READ THE
FOLLOWING VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
The Do's and Dont's of how to mix Immunocal
The Do's for mixing
Fill your container with 6-8 oz. of your favorite juice or in
liquid. Empty your pouch of Immunocal, close lid tightly and
shake for about 10 seconds. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Shake
lightly again and drink.
or
Empty your pouch of Immunocal into a small container add 1
tablespoon of your favorite juice or liquid and make a gravy like
paste, then add 6-8 oz. of your favorite juice or liquid, stir
and drink.
or
Sprinkle Immunocal over cereal with milk or add to apple sauce or
yogurt.
The Don'ts for mixing
Don't mix in hot liquid, it may harm the biochemistry of the
product.
Don't put into a blender, it may mechanically hurt the
bioactivity of the product.
Ask your distributor for a special blender available from
Immunotec Research Ltd., or the mixing cup to make mixing easier.
How Supplied
30 Packet box, 1 packet (10gm)
Ingredient: Milk Protein Concentrate
Immunotec Research Ltd.
292 Adrien-Patenaude
Vaudreuil-Dorion (QC)
Canada J7V 5V5
Tel: (514) 424-9992
Fax: (514) 424-9993
www.immunocal.com
Product of USA
Packaged in Canada
Patent Nos: 5,230,902 - 5,290,571 - 5,456,924
information for
IMMUNOCAL® (Immunotec)
2003
NUTRACEUTICAL
(Bonded cysteine supplement)
Powder Sachets
DESCRIPTION and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
IMMUNOCAL® is a U.S. patented natural food protein concentrate in the FDA category of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) which assists the body in maintaining optimal concentrations of glutathione (GSH) by supplying the precursors required for intracellular glutathione synthesis. It is clinically proven to raise glutathione values (Lands et al, 1999).
Glutathione is a tripeptide made intracellularly from its constituent amino acids L-glutamate, L-cysteine and glycine. The sulfhydryl (thiol) group (SH) of cysteine serves as a proton donor and is responsible for the biological activity of glutathione. Provision of this amino acid is the rate-limiting factor in glutathione synthesis by the cells since cysteine is relatively rare in foodstuffs and furthermore, if released as the free amino acid, is toxic and spontaneously catabolized in the gastrointestinal tract and blood plasma.
Immunocal® is a bovine whey protein isolate specially prepared so as to provide a rich source of bioavailable cysteine. Following digestion, the cysteine remains as the stable form cystine (2 molecules of cysteine linked by disulfide bond) and glutamylcystine. After absorption, these dipeptides travel safely in the blood stream and readily enter the cells to release free cysteine for intracellular glutathione synthesis. Immunocal® can thus be viewed as a cysteine delivery system.
The disulphide bond in cystine is pepsin and trypsin resistant but may be split by heat, low pH or mechanical stress releasing free cysteine. When subject to heat or shearing forces (inherent in most extraction processes), the fragile disulfide bonds within the peptides are broken and the bioavailablility of cysteine is greatly diminished.
Glutathione is a tightly regulated intracellular constituent and is limited in its production by negative feedback inhibition of its own synthesis through the enzyme gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase, thus greatly minimizing any possibility of overdosage.
Glutathione has multiple functions:
IMMUNOCAL® is a natural food supplement and as such is limited from stating medical claims per se. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. As such, this product is thus not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any disease.
Glutathione augmentation is a strategy developed to address states of glutathione deficiency, high oxidative stress, immune deficiency, and xenobiotic overload in which glutathione plays a part in the detoxification of the xenobiotic in question. Glutathione deficiency states include, but are not limited to: HIV/AIDS, chemical and infectious hepatitis, prostate and other cancers, cataracts, Alzheimer's, Parkinsons, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, radiation poisoning, malnutritive states, arduous physical stress, aging, and has been associated with sub-optimal immune response. Many clinical pathologies are associated with oxidative stress and are elaborated upon in numerous medical references.
Low glutathione is also strongly implicated in wasting and negative nitrogen balance (Droge and Holm, 1997), notably as seen in cancer, AIDS, sepsis, trauma, burns and even athletic overtraining. Glutathione supplementation can oppose this process and in AIDS, for example, result in improved survival rates (Herzenberg et al, 1997).
IMMUNOCAL® is contraindicated in individuals who develop or have known hypersensitivity to specific milk proteins.
Each sachet of IMMUNOCAL® contains nine grams of protein. Patients on a protein-restricted diet need to take this into account when calculating their daily protein load. Although a bovine milk derivative, IMMUNOCAL® contains less than 1% lactose and therefore is generally well tolerated by lactose-intolerant individuals.
Patients undergoing immunosuppressive therapy should discuss the use of this product with their health professional.
Gastrointestinal bloating and cramps if not sufficiently rehydrated. Transient urticarial-like rash in rare individuals undergoing severe detoxification reaction. Rash abates when product intake stopped or reduced.
Overdosing on IMMUNOCAL® has not been reported.
For mild to moderate health challenges, 20 grams per day is recommended. Clinical trials in patients with AIDS, COPD, cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome have used 30-40 grams per day without ill effect. IMMUNOCAL® is best administered on an empty stomach or with a light meal. Concomitant intake of another high protein load may adversely affect absorption.
IMMUNOCAL® is a dehydrated powdered protein isolate. It must be appropriately rehydrated before use. Remains bioactive up to 12 hours after mixing. DO NOT heat or use a hot liquid to rehydrate the product. DO NOT use a high-speed blender for reconstitution. These methods will decrease the activity of the product.
Proper mixing is imperative. Consult instructions included in packaging.
10 grams of bovine milk protein isolate powder per sachet.
30 sachets per box.
Store in a cool dry environment. Refrigeration is not necessary.
Patent no.'s: 5,230,902 - 5,290,571 - 5,456,924 - 5,451,412 - 5,888,552