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Our bodies are designed to be "self-healing". Every day we are faced with
threats from our microscopic environment. We may hear about another scary
disease, or learn another Virus has "morphed". What you can't see, can hurt you. The uniqueness of
4Life Transfer Factor is that it not
only supports, but also educates our immune system in a way that no other
supplement can. It educates our Immune System to old and new threats.
Transfer factors tell your Immune system where to strike, when to strike,
how hard (or not) to strike AND when it's time to back down. Transfer
factors are also non-species specific, meaning anyone or any kind of animal
can benefit from taking it. Transfer Factor is a cutting-edge immune
system booster and modulator. These T-lymphocyte produced lymphokines are
the intelligence of the immune system. There are human formulas as well as
animal formulas. The livestock stress formula for commercial operation and the
canine, feline, and equine formulas for companion animals are a quantum leap
forward in maintaining and restoring animal health!

What is a Transfer Factor? Give it to me simple!
Picture for your self an nice
healthy barnyard...that's right! A really healthy, happy barnyard is a
pretty stinky dirty place, right? Now add to that insect's carrying disease
and all kinds of germs and bacteria, just
floating around. Cows and chickens can get sick too, so let's say the cow's
or chicken's pick up a "bug". Maybe it's just a cold "bug", or maybe
it's something much worse! The cow's Immune system begins building
"Anti-bodies" against that bug, to fight it off and become healthy. The
chicken does the same. Now the Momma cow has a calf and the chicken lays an
egg. The cow nurses her calf, and the first milk that comes out (called colostrum) is loaded with anti-bodies. Antibodies against that bug we talked
about, and countless others that Momma cow has built up an "immunity" to! While the chicken has provided an anti-body rich yolk for her
chick to grow on.
Now the brilliant people at the
"4Life" company come along, and have found a way to extract only the "Immune
MEMORY" from both the Momma cow's colostrum and the chicken's egg yolk! Then
they figure out how to put it in a capsule and make it available for all of
us to get those strong antibodies into our systems! No matter what the
species or what the "threat", Transfer Factors WORK because they're
non-species specific.
(Allergic To Dairy or Eggs?
Transfer Factor is Non-Allergenic~Transfer Factor is the result of
extracting only the immune protecting "molecule" from both the Colostrum and egg
yolk protein cells. Therefore, it is not like eating or drinking
dairy, chicken or egg products)
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What Doctors Have To Say About Transfer Factors
~
Why I Believe Transfer Factor Builds an Immune System Better Than
Herbal Immune Products Alone Can ~
"Simplistically, transfer factor strengthens the immune system. But that is
simplistic and could be used to describe a number of herbal products and
other supplements. Let me answer this question,
How does one discuss Transfer Factor™ in terms of
structure-function claims?,
by first reiterating that
transfer factor is not just a single entity. Transfer factor is in fact a
complex mixture containing three separate fractions. These three fractions
are an INDUCER fraction, and ANTIGEN SPECIFIC fraction, and a SUPPRESSOR
fraction. Since our immune systems fight the microbe wars for us, let me use
a military analogy to explain these three functions. The inducer fraction
serves as the drill Sergeant of basic training whipping the immune system
into shape but not telling them who to go out and attack. The antigen
specific fraction is like a set of wanted posters identifying critical
features of the bad guys. If we were microbes these specific identifiers
would be our fingerprints, mug shots, etc. Similarly a whole set of transfer
factors are made against a single microbe type. Finally the suppressor
fraction is like the politicians who declare an end to the war and
demobilize the troops. Without this action a lot of excessive damage is done
both in war and within ourselves. When our immune system does not demobilize
or overreacts we suffer from autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis
and allergies. Unlike most immune supplements, that provide the building
blocks for proper immune function, transfer factor is immune intelligence.
It is immune information and education that focuses the immune system
keeping it on task and effective. This is a whole new concept in immune
system strengthening."
~William
Hennen, Ph, D.
~ Causes For An Unhealthy Immune System
Response ~
"Pollution, drug overload
and nutrient-poor diets compromise our immune health. Drugs aren't the
answer for immune enhancement. The immune system is not responsive to drugs
for healing. Antibiotics used to fight infections actually depress the
immune system when used long-term. But natural nutritive forces, like
healing foods and herbal medicines can and do support the immune system.
Transfer factor is the name of the molecules in the immune system that
transfer and establish the immune system in a newborn. These molecules were
first discovered in the late 40's by Dr. H. Sherwood Lawrence. Transfer
factors have been studied for decades by scientists from all over the world,
and thousands of studies exist.
~William
Hennen, Ph, D.
"Most of the chronic
diseases we commonly see in animals (and humans) have an immune basis, e.g.
diabetes, allergies, asthma, thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel diseases,
repeated ear infections, cancer, etc. While they can be cured through the
careful use of homeopathy, the road to cure can be a long one -- often years
if the animal has had years of disease.
Transfer factors
can significantly shorten the course, by giving a much needed balancing
effect to the immune system. If the immune system is overactive as in
allergies, ear infections, asthma, diabetes, or hypothyroidism, Transfer
Factor can balance this over activity so the system is not attacking its own
organs, overreacting to things that shouldn’t be perceived as a threat. If,
conversely, the immune system is under-active as in mange, parasites, viral
infections, or cancer, Transfer Factor Plus can clearly stimulate it to
better meet the challenges it needs to be alert to."
~ Dr. Will Falconer,
DVM
Who needs
Transfer Factor?, From The Transfer Factor Institute-
Anyone—healthy
or diseased, with a few exceptions—benefits from regular transfer
factor supplementation. The use of transfer factor has resulted in
no reports of serious adverse reactions, even when clinically
administered in doses in excess of normal for prolonged periods.
Those with specific
ailments also benefit. Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness
of transfer factor in eliminating or alleviating symptoms of herpes,
chronic fatigue syndrome, Epstein Barr, hepatitis, secondary
infection due to AIDS, Candida, cancer and many other disorders.
Studies have also shown than continual use provides the greatest
benefit with maximum immune activity occurring 24 to 48 hours after
initial dosing.
The need for transfer factor
as an adjunct to better health stems from the growing awareness that
prevention is the best source of treatment. With the increasing
risks of antibiotic resistance and significant health threats, such
as SARS, the medical community increasingly turns to the inherent
concept of vaccines—prevention.
Transfer factors are akin
to vaccines. But, rather than expose the patient’s immune system to
the actual disease or a deactivated version of the same, transfer
factors expose the patient’s immune system to the memory of a health
threat—whether foreign or native—and the knowledge of how to best
respond to protect itself.
~ Transfer Factor Has Shown Real
Life Situation Improvements ~
"I have now completed a
retrospective study comparing children in our practice who did not use
Transfer Factor; during the same period. 87 children, age 8 months
through 9 years, used Transfer Factor. We found 74% less reported illness
and 84% less reported use of antibiotics." Dr. Markowitz, M.D is a general
pediatrician for more than 20 years in Kennebunk, Maine with a patient base
of 4,500 children, is conducting an ongoing retrospective study of patients
who are consuming Transfer Factor.
~ David Markowitz,
M.D
In a landmark study,
Dr. H. Hugh Fudenberg, M.D. found that of 22
Autistic children, 21
improved significantly and 10 were considered to be recovered and
mainstreamed in their schools following Transfer Factor treatment.
After the treatment was discontinued, some showed regression, but none
returned to their prior baseline levels. Dr. Fudenberg used the lymphocyte
based Transfer Factor in his treatment, and while these results have been
replicated using that treatment protocol, they have not been replicated
using the colostrum based treatment.
"Transfer Factor is being heralded as the most exciting
discovery in immunology to come along in decades. Taking Transfer Factor is
like downloading immune information directly from the cow’s immune system to
ours. It gives our immune Army Generals classified information about the
invading enemy. It’s completely different from any mineral, vitamin or
herb–it’s immune intelligence. As a physician, it is easy to tell my
colleagues about this product that is scientifically based and so effective.
There are hundreds of scientific studies backing up the scores of personal
experiences about Transfer Factor."
Robert
Robertson, M.D.
Former Emergency Room Physician
4Life Medical Advisory Board
Please click on this link and listen to
multiple Doctors talking about Transfer Factor PLUS and it's role in
prevention in Cancer and Pandemics. To listen
to this10 minute presentation about "Transfer Factor" click below:
Audio Presentation by Dr. Rob Robertson, M.D.

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~ So, what exactly is Transfer
Factor™? ~
Transfer factor is an all natural substance
that works by "teaching" your own immune system to identify infectious
agents that attack your body every day.
Rob Robertson, MD - "Transfer factors are tiny
protein molecules that are produced by immune cells called T-cells. It
allows the immune system to remember conditions for which immunity has
already been established. When a person has been infected, for example, with
chicken pox in childhood, their body develops a memory of that illness, and
prevents the person from becoming re-infected with it later in life. In the
future, the specific immune transfer factor molecule for chicken pox will
endow the immune system with the exact ‘blueprint’ of what chicken pox looks
like, and the body will be able to quickly recognize and respond to any
possible re-infection. Many of these transfer factors - or "immune memory
molecules," were introduced to us from our mother’s milk or colostrum, which
is the richest source of concentrated transfer factors known to scientists.
Transfer factors in colostrum have the sole purpose of transferring immunity
from the mother to the baby’s immature immune system. All mammals produce
transfer factor, but scientists prefer to work with chicken and normal
bovine colostrum. A healthy cow already produces millions of different
transfer factors, but when the cow comes into contact with a pathogen such
as a virus, it produces a new transfer factor for that specific virus or
pathogen. For individuals challenged by specific pathogens – such as those
suffering with chronic illnesses like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
supplementation with the appropriate transfer factor molecule may provide
the ‘missing link,’ thereby allowing the immune system to target and destroy
the offending pathogen, and mitigate the symptoms of the disease."
The two most abundant and safest sources of
transfer factors come from cow colostrum and egg yolks. 4Life uses these
sources in its products to harness both the broad spectrum and targeted
immune benefits they provide. Both the cow and the chicken live mainly
outside where they eat from the ground, drink from a shared water source,
endure all types of weather conditions and contend with all the challenges
that come with living in a herd. These open environments leave them exposed
to a variety of germs, bacteria and viruses every day, which their immune
systems must battle against and then maintain in their memory to keep them
healthy throughout their lives. Fortunately, the heroic nature of their
immune systems gives them the strength they need to survive.
With Transfer Factor you have the ability to
borrow and utilize immune memory from the cow and the chicken so when you
come in contact with the same infectious organisms, you have an incredible
advantage~ your system is ready to remember, recognize and respond to
foreign invaders faster and more aggressively. 4Life uses both the cow
and chicken to source polyvalent, or broad-spectrum, transfer factors that
provide a wide range of immune support. For targeted support, egg sources
are specially farmed to benefit specific body systems. Transfer Factor
represents a foundation of health for animals and humans alike. They are
rare elements that remain constant, no matter what the source, and can be
universally shared to strengthen immunity— to protect and enhance life.
~ Allergic To Dairy or
Eggs? ~
Transfer Factor is Non-Allergenic~Transfer
Factor is the result of extracting only the immune protecting "molecule"
from both the Colostrum and egg yolk protein cells. Therefore, it
is not like eating or drinking dairy, chicken or egg products.


 
Here's an article about the benefits of
Transfer Factor in DVM, the Magazine of Veterinary Medicine:
http://www.dvmnewsmagazine.com/dvm/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=46984
Directions for giving
the human formula Transfer Factor to animals, as suggested by the 4Life Company:

Transfer Factor
Classic
or
Advanced Formula
-
Small Animals 0-30 lb.
One quarter to one capsule daily
-
30-60 lb. One capsule
2x daily
-
60 lb -up One capsule
3x daily
-
Large Animals One
capsule 3x daily
Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula
-
Small Animals 1-40 lb.
One quarter to one capsule daily
-
40-60 lb. One capsule
once daily for 3 days and increase to two capsules a day.
-
60 lb.-up One capsule
twice daily to be gradually increased to 3 capsules daily.
-
Large Animals One
to two capsules 2 to 3x daily
Got Birds?

Transfer Factor
for birds:
"I have two
pigeons. I just returned from Germany where there was an international show for
pigeons. One of my birds became very ill. Its droppings became very watery and
green. I decided to try to Transfer Factor™. WOW! The pigeon was up and running
around like a spring chic."
— Layne
Bowles
Caged Birds -- (as suggested by Dr. Falconer DVM ):
"Use
Transfer Factor Animal Stress Pack. Mix 1 level tsp./ 2 oz. (5T.)
water. Give as drinking water. For larger amounts (pigeons, poultry, etc.) mix 1
to 2 oz. (1/2 to 1 packet) Stress Pack with 1 gallon of drinking water. Change
water daily and give 7-14 days. This would be useful in any infectious diseases
and is intended for use in short term (max 14 days) only. I also use the animal
stress pack when I want to get high levels of the TF in someone right away. It's
very soluble and tasty in this form. For longer term use, say in liver disease
or tumors, I'd graduate to the Transfer Factor Plus, guesstimating the dosage
based on bodyweight from the cat dose."
— Layne
Bowles
These products have absolutely no toxicity or side effects even at mega doses.
You may increase the amounts even further to achieve the desired level of immune
efficiency.
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Original test results
showed that 4Life
Transfer Factor Classic boosted NK cell activity 103% above
normal immune response without supplementation, more than two times higher
than the next highest product.
Now, recent studies
conducted by the Russian Academy of Medical Science validate these original
results and report that 4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula boosts NK
cell activity by 283 percent and 4Life Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula
propels NK cell activity to a remarkable 437 percent above normal immune
response! Studies also showed that 4Life Transfer Factor Classic increased
NK cell activity by 204 percent when tested at a 48-hour activation time.
*Test results obtained from
two independent NK cell studies. Original test using 4Life Transfer Factor
Classic bovine formula utilized a four-hour activation time. Secondary blind
study test results, conducted by Dr. Anatoli Vorobiev, head of Immunology,
at the Russian Academy of Medical Science, used 4Life
Transfer Factor
Advanced Formula (Transfer Factor E-XF proprietary blend of both cow
colostrums and egg yolk sources) and a 48-hour activation time. Comparison
of activation times demonstrated that the longer activation time (48 hours)
using the 4Life Classic and Advanced Formulas promoted a significantly
greater percentage increase of NK cell response. Samples were tested for
maximum time of effectiveness.

The Transfer Factor
Report
by William J. Hennen, Ph.D.
Excerpted from Transfer
Factor: Natural Immune Booster© 1998
Printed by Permission from Woodland Publishing (800 777-2665)
An
Introduction...
Our health is directly
influenced by our immune system. A balanced and healthy immune system is
central to the body's ability to defend against infections. "It is our
ability to create a healthy immune system that represents the greatest
potential for gains in human health."1
Today, however, many
factors contribute to the general weakening of the body's defenses.
Antibiotics have begun to fail as the resistance of many infectious strains
multiplies. Due to the failure of government control of health codes,
deterioration of water quality, and frequent international travel diseases
now spread more easily than ever before.
Fortunately, recent
research has uncovered a natural agent that can increase our ability to
fight disease and improve the quality of life for many people. Transfer
factor is the name given to this relatively new agent. It is found in
colostrum and other sources and is a natural way of strengthening our immune
systems against disease.
What is
Transfer Factor?...
Transfer factor is the most
exciting health discovery in recent decades. Transfer factors are small
immune messenger molecules that are produced by higher organisms.2 Their
role is to transfer immune recognition signals between immune cells and
thereby assist in educating naive immune cells about a present or potential
danger.
In the harsh and hostile
environment in which a baby suddenly finds itself, invading microorganisms
could rapidly overcome and destroy the new life. Nature has provided a
procedure to rapidly educate the infant's naive immune system. Prior to
delivering a baby, the expectant mother prepares a natural immunizing
cocktail that she includes in the first milk (colostrum) she provides to her
new baby. Transfer factor is a key part of this process.
Dr. C. H. Kirkpatrick
determined that transfer factors were small peptides of about eight amino
acid residues.7 Eighteen different amino acids have been represented which
may combine to create billions of different transfer factors. These very
small transfer factor molecules contain the essence of the immunological
message.
Transfer factors do not
elicit an allergic response and are not species-specific! What this means is
that transfer factors produced by a cow are just as effective in humans as
they would be in another cow. This exciting ability could spark a revolution
in medicine and has prompted the following statement: "Transfer factor [has]
an important role to play in modern medicine which, from AIDS to Ebola,
faces the emergence of new viruses or the resurfacing of old pathologies
such as tuberculosis."4
"Transfer
factors have been successfully used to treat the following
disease/disorders:
Neurological, Auto-Immune, Viral, Parasitic, Fungal, & Malignant
challenges."
Overview of
the Immune System...
The immune system is a
multifaceted system comprised of more than a trillion cells, with a
collective weight of about 1 kg (2.2 pounds).2 There are three essential
properties of the immune system: first, it has the ability to recognize
alien substances such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites; second, it
specifically reacts to each invading pathogen; and third, the immune system
remembers the alien invader and quickly repels future invasions.5
Many infectious agents
mutate readily, thereby presenting a different appearance to the immune
system. This is the reason that we are repeatedly susceptible to viral
infections such as colds and flues. Some parasites also rapidly mutate to
evade our immune defenses. This is the reason for the cyclical flare-ups
experienced by malaria victims. Each mutation that alters the appearance of
the virus or parasite must be dealt with by a separate immune response.
Within the immune system
there are two separate responses to abnormal or foreign substances. The
first response is called the humoral immune reaction which involves the
production of immunoglobulins, often referred to as "antibodies." The second
response is the cellular immune response, or cell-mediated immunity (CMI).
This response depends on communication between various types of immune
system cells (lymphocytes).
Transfer
factor and the Immune Function...
To communicate between
cells, the immune system employs hormone-like signal substances. Transfer
factors are one class of immune communication substances that have been
recently discovered.
An immature immune response
may take 10-14 days to fully develop. This is what is called delayed
hypersensitivity. Such a delay is not always healthy, as can be attested to
by anyone who has fought a cold or flu for two weeks or more. Transfer
factors can help because they include both inducer/helper functions (Inducer
Factors) and a suppressor function (Suppressor Factor).9 The Inducer Factor
is the transfer factor component that translates an apparently mature immune
response from the donor to the recipient. Transfer factors have been shown
to induce an immune response in less than 24 hours.9 Nevertheless, an
overactive immune response to innocuous agents such as pollens or even our
own body cells is not healthy. Suppression of such overreactions helps to
control allergies and to prevent autoimmune diseases. Thus, both Inducer
Factor and Suppressor Factor are part of an immunoregulatory network that
keeps our immune system balanced.
Colostrum, the first milk
produced by mammals, is a rich source of transfer factors.11 The role of the
transfer factors in colostrum is to imprint on the infant immune system the
recognition codes it needs to identify pathogens as hostile invaders.12 In
an infant, initial immunity is established rapidly if the baby is allowed to
nurse. Infants who are not breast-fed consistently show a greater
susceptibility to infections and allergies.
The immunoglobulins found
in colostrum can (and do) cause allergic reactions in other species. They
are the source of most cow-milk allergies in humans.3 Transfer factors, on
the other hand, are not allergenic. In addition, as would be expected from
the discovery of transfer factors in colostrum, it has been shown that
transfer factors are equally effective whether administered by injection or
taken orally.7 13 It has also been shown that a long-term oral
administration of transfer factor preparations is safe.14 15 Infants and the
elderly are the two groups especially at risk for infections. Oral
administration of transfer factor is convenient and easily accepted by these
age groups.16
The History
of Transfer Factor...
Dr. H. Sherwood Lawrence
discovered that an immune response could be transferred from a donor to a
recipient by injecting an extract of leucocytes.6 The extract was postulated
to contain a factor capable of transferring the donor's immunity to the
recipient. Lawrence called this substance transfer factor, the term now used
by scientists.
Thousands of papers have
been published on the use of transfer factors. Early on, results were
erratic--everything from a complete and miraculous cure to a complete and
total failure could be expected. The promise of transfer factor as the
answer to all our immunological problems seemed too good to be true. A
number of conditions were working against scientists that were exploring the
potential of transfer factor. Three of these conditions are especially
noteworthy: 1) complexity, 2) quality control, and 3) conventional bias.
Transfer factor extracts
are complex, containing an estimated 200 or more individual transfer
factors; not a single chemical entity like a standard pharmaceutical drug.
Just as in nature, synergy between parts is the key. Separating natural
products into their individual components often diminishes either efficacy
(as in the case of St. John's wort and hypericum) or safety (as in the case
of foxglove and digitalis). This may also be true for transfer factors.
Indicative of this is the recent discovery of two, new, potent, transfer
factor molecules, IMREG I and IMREG II.17 Each of these molecules has its
own specific function and purpose in a balanced immune system.
The second hurdle that had
to be overcome was one of quality control. No reliable assay was available
to test whether the extract was properly prepared. This problem was overcome
by Wilson and Fudenberg, who were issued a patent for their discovery.18
The third issue is a matter
of intellectual bias, often seen when a new concept or discovery is
introduced. The idea of transfer factors simply flies in the face of
conventional immunology. We could draw a parallel between medieval biases
and those of today. In the 14th century, the Black Plague killed a quarter
of the European population.19 Attempts to deal with the Plague were blocked
by superstitious adherence to conventional beliefs. Similarly, the progress
of transfer factor research has been inhibited by the conventional dogmas of
immunology. Even now this bias stifles progress that could be made in
critical areas.
In a recent international
symposium on transfer factors, Dr. D. Viza stated…
At the end of the 20th
century, the triumph of biology is indisputable. . . . However, the triumph
of biological science is far from being complete. The toll of several
diseases, such as cancer, continues to rise and the pathogenesis of AIDS
remains elusive.
In the realm of inductive
science, the dominant paradigm can seldom be challenged in a frontal attack,
especially when it is apparently successful, and only what Kuhn calls
'scientific revolutions' can overthrow it. Thus, it is hardly surprising
that the concept of transfer factor is considered with contempt . . .
[since] its putative mode of action contravenes dogmas of both immunology
and molecular biology. And when facts challenge established dogmas, be [it]
in religion, philosophy or science, they must be suppressed . . . because
they challenge the prevalent paradigm. However, when observations pertain to
lethal disorders, their suppression in the name of dogmas may become
criminal. Because of the failure of medical science to manage the AIDS
pandemic, transfer factor, which has been successfully used for treating or
preventing viral infections, may today overcome a priori prejudice and
rejection more swiftly.20 Emerging strains of new, antibiotic-resistant
"super-bugs" are a global problem.8 Over a dozen new food borne pathogens
have been identified in the last twenty years.10 The American Society for
Microbiology lamented that the spirit of cooperation and trust needed to
deal with these problems appears to be lacking.21
Just as clear evidence
suggested a solution in dealing with the Black Plague, so too clear evidence
indicates a potential solution to our modern plagues. We must take
individual responsibility for our own health by strengthening our immune
systems. This is the most critical health issue we face and transfer factor
can play a major role in maintaining our immediate and long-term health.

Health Insurance Covers
Transfer Factor
(as seen at Shirley's Wellness
Cafe')
A United States
Court has ruled in favor of an insurance claimant.
Transfer factor is
not to be considered an "experimental" since the substance has been used by the
medical community for many years, and has been covered by several health
insurance carriers. Numerous studies were cited that showed the effectiveness of
transfer factor as an immune disorder treatment. Blue Cross Blue Shield among
other carriers has reimbursed historically for transfer factor use. Transfer
factor is covered under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. A Medicare
carrier is responsible to reimburse to the extent of the claim (i.e. 80% if an
80/20 plan minus an unmet deductible, if any). Cited case 565-36-34896A - (HIC)
000-99-0053 - Docket Number
April 25, 1989 -
Date of Judge Stanley S. Sadur's Ruling
Administrative Law
Judge Office of Hearings and Appeals 24th Floor
100 Van Hess Ave. San Francisco CA 94102
Department of
Health & Human Services
Social Security Administration
Office of Hearings & Appeals
Marna Slocam
(Claimant/Beneficiary)
vs.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (Carrier/Intermediary)
Amount of Claim -
$1400.00
We have reports of
three other cases where clients were reimbursed by their insurance companies (in
accordance with their 80/20 policies). Each regional office of each company will
be different. You will probably have to educate your insurance company yourself.
Use any information on this site to help . You may also need something from your
doctor.
This information is
reported by a third party for your own use. We cannot accept any responsibility
for the actions of an insurance company or an attorney. If your insurance
company is unfamiliar with Transfer Factor, you will have to educate them on
what it is and what it is used for. Feel free to use any information on this
site for that purpose.

All material provided in this website is for
educational purposes only. The information provided may not be relied upon
for diagnosis or treatment of any disease or medical condition. You should
seek advice from your health care professional regarding the applicability
of any information or opinion for diagnosis/treatment of any symptoms or
medical condition. Statements about products and health conditions have not
been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. I have not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Endnotes
1.
Personal communication with Richard Bennet, Ph.D. (11/17/97).
2. Immunology, Immunopathology and Immunity. Sell
S.
Appleton
and Lange:
Stamford
CT
1996.
3.Allergenicity of orally administered immunoglobulin preparations in
food-allergic children. Bernhisel-Broadbent J, Yolken RH, Sampson HA.
Pediatrics 1991, 87(2), 208-14.
4. Transfer Factor in the Era of AIDS. Pizza G, Viza D. Biotherapy 1996,
9(1-3), ix-x.
5. Immunology in a Nutshell. Eberhand Wecker.
Mannheim:
BI. Wissenschaftverlag. 1992.
6. The cellular transfer of cutaneous hypersensitivity to tuberculin in man.
Lawerence HS. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1949, 71, 516.
7. Activities and characteristics of Transfer Factors. Kirkpatrick CH.
Biotherapy 1996, 9(1-3), 13-6.
8.A) Reasons for the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Tenover FC, McGowan
JE Jr. Am J Med Sci 1996, 311(1), 9-16. B) Medline Search 1994-1997.
9. Transfer Factor--current status and future prospects.
Lawrence
HS, Borkowsky W. Biotherapy 1996, 9(1-3), 1-5.
10.Emerging Foodborne Diseases: An Evolving Public Health Challenge. Tauxe
RV.The National Conference on Emerging Foodborne Pathogens: Implications and
Control,
March
24-26, 1997,
Alexandria,
Virginia,
USA
Emerging Infectious Diseases 1997, 3(4)
11. Personal communication from Drs. Greg Wilson and Gary Paddock.
12. Transfer Factor: Past, Present and Future. Fudenberg HH, Fudenberg HH.
Ann Rev Pharm Tox 1989, 475-516.
13. Murine Transfer Factors: dose-response relationships and routes of
administration. Kirkpatrick C H,
Hamad
AR,
Morton LC. Cell Immunol 1995, 164(2), 203-6.
14. In vitro studies during long-term oral administration of specific
Transfer Factor. Pizza G, De Vinci C, Fornarola V, Palareti A, Baricordi O,
Viza D. Biotherapy 1996, 9(1-3), 175-85.
15. Oral bovine Transfer Factor (OTF) use in the hyper-IgE syndrome. Jones
JF, et al. In: Immunobiology of Transfer Factor. Academic Press:
New York.
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16. Observation of the effect of PSTF oral liquor on the positive tuberculin
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A Listing Of All Products CONTAINING
Transfer Factors:

Product
Profile Sheet
"4Life's" NEWEST Product!
4Life® Transfer Factor™
RioVida (2 pack)
A Liquid Powerhouse...4Life Transfer Factor RioVida is
the very first beverage of its kind, combining the potency of Transfer Factor E-XF™ with fruits
bursting with antioxidants. Get your daily rush of vitality with RioVida!

4Life® Transfer Factor™ Advanced Formula
with Transfer Factor E-XF™
To fight advanced health threats, you need advanced support. 4Life Transfer
Factor Advanced Formula includes our proprietary Transfer Factor E-XF blend to
create a unique and highly effective supplement that provides unprecedented
support to your body’s immune system for keeping you healthy. It works by
educating and strengthening your immune system for superior health support
throughout your life.
Developed exclusively by 4Life using patented and patent-pending technology,
4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula calls upon the knowledge of two sources,
providing an enhanced combined effect of transfer factors from both cow
colostrum and chicken eggs. Research shows that the immune building effects of
this revolutionary product increase immune system effectiveness by 283 percent!

4Life® Transfer Factor™ Advanced Chewable Formula
Receive the advanced immune support of Transfer Factor—in a great-tasting and
convenient chewable form! No matter where you’re going or what you’re doing,
your Transfer Factor can easily be there with you. This new chewable form of
Transfer Factor provides you with the exact same immune strengthening benefits
of our original Transfer Factor, in a form that is convenient for those who have
trouble swallowing capsules. Wonderful orange-cream flavor in a product you
already know and trust—try TF Chewable today!

4Life® Transfer Factor™ RiteStart Men/Women Combo
-Provides broad immune support with Transfer Factor E-XF™.
-Makes it easy to follow a complete wellness supplement regimen.
-Addresses the unique nutritional and immune needs of men and women.
-Includes essential fatty acids, powerful antioxidants and nutrients for vision,
joint and aging support.
RiteStart® Women
Complete Support for the Unique Nutritional Needs of Women
Designed with a woman's health in mind. RiteStart Women features 4Life’s
proprietary Women's Health Blend. Contains nutrients known to help build and
maintain strong bones—calcium, magnesium and ipriflavones. Soy isoflavones also
help promote essential hormonal balance. And iron and folic acid make RiteStart
a product no woman should be without.
RiteStart® Men
Comprehensive Nutritional Support for Men
Designed with a man's health in mind. RiteStart Men features a proprietary Men's
Health Blend with zinc, selenium, lycopene, quercitin and more to promote
overall health and wellness and offer quality support for prostate health.

4Life® Transfer Factor™ Kids
New and Improved Formula
Multivitamin and Transfer Factor Support Just for Kids
Healthy Kids Are Happy Kids
Gum stuck underneath the table. Something that looked like candy on the floor of
your local hardware store. A picky eater. The irresistible lizard found in the
backyard. Leftover pizza that never made it in the refrigerator—from two days
ago—that dad just served for lunch. Mud pies. Daycare. And, doggie kisses.
In this wild and untamed world, sometimes there is no greater challenge than
keeping your kids healthy. Between a kid’s own natural curiosity that compels
him to touch everything and sometimes taste it, or her dislike of every food
that could possibly be good for her, it’s hard to be sure they’re taking in all
the nutrients they need to grow up strong. Even further, kids are more prone to
colds, viruses, ear infections and other serious illnesses than adults, because
their immune systems are not yet fully developed.
4Life Transfer Factor Kids is formulated with your kid in mind—great-tasting,
all-natural, grape-flavored chewable tablet, fun animal shapes and many of the
vitamins and minerals they need for proper growth and good health. Plus, it is
formulated with Transfer Factor E-XF™, 4Life’s clinically proven proprietary
blend to provide an advanced immune system support. After all, it’s a jungle out
there and your kids need all the immune support they can get!

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4Life®
Transfer Factor™ Toothpaste
A Revolutionary Approach to Oral Health
Promotes oral health
Offers oral hygiene
immune support
Promotes a whiter
smile
Tastes great
Healthy mouth—healthy body! Research is showing that the level
of health in your mouth can be a health factor for other systems
throughout your body. Taking care of your mouth through proper
oral hygiene can make a big difference in your smile and the way
you live your life.
To keep your pearly whites shiny and support good oral health,
use 4Life Transfer Factor Toothpaste. It offers the immune
benefits of Transfer Factor E-XF™ and other ingredients,
including coenzyme Q10 and lactoferrin, known to promote healthy
teeth and gums.
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4Life® Transfer Factor Feline Complete™
Ensuring the Best Overall Health for Cats
Lets you give superior care to your feline friend.
Provides an all-in-one formula to give your cat the
nutritional and immune support he/she needs.
Provides an all-in-one formula designed to give your cat the
vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and protein for
health and longevity.
Scientifically developed 4Life Transfer Factor animal formulas
combine balanced, comprehensive nutrition, including valuable
vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with the immune system
support of 4Life Transfer Factor Plus® Advanced Formula.
4Life Transfer Factor Feline Complete contains over 40 valuable
nutrients, including amino acids, probiotics, essential fatty
acids, 4Life Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula and the 25
vitamins and minerals considered essential for the optimal
health of your cat—all in a great-tasting cheese and whey
flavored supplement sure to have your cat meowing for more. In
addition, it includes a synergistic blend of glucosamine and
chondroitin, designed just for felines, to promote healthy
joints and connective tissue.
4Life® Transfer Factor Plus Canine
Complete™
Ensuring the Best Overall Health for Dogs
Lets you take excellent care of your furred best friend.
Provides an all-in-one formula to give your dog the
nutritional and immune support he/she needs.
Supports your pooch to move freely, better cope with stress
and live a long, happy, healthy life.
Scientifically developed 4Life Transfer Factor animal formulas
combine comprehensive, balanced nutrition, including valuable
vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with the patented immune
system support of 4Life Transfer Factor Plus® Advanced Formula.
4Life Transfer Factor Plus Canine Complete contains over 40
valuable nutrients, including amino acids, probiotics, essential
fatty acids, 4Life Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula and the
25 vitamins and minerals considered essential for the optimal
health of your dog—all in a great-tasting formula your dog will
love.

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4Life® Transfer Factor Plus Animal
Stress Pack™
Wellness Formula for Animals Under Stress
Supports large or small animals coping with stress from illness,
performance or travel.
Promotes restored health and wellness.
Supports improved joint health and flexibility, increased
energy, healthier coat, stronger bones and improved immune
strength.
4Life Transfer Factor Plus Animal Stress Pack is an all-animal
wellness product recommended and developed by veterinarians and
nutritional scientists for animals with compromised immune
systems and stress-induced conditions. It addresses the acute
situation, whether associated with illness, performance or
travel. It includes high levels of select vitamins and minerals,
electrolytes and probiotics, along with the 4Life® Transfer
Factor Plus® Advanced Formula to get your animal on the road to
recovery and maximum health.
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4Life®
Transfer Factor Plus Livestock Stress Formula™
Complete, All-In-One Formula for Superior Livestock Health
Supports livestock
as it copes with acute stresses associated with illness,
birthing, performance and travel.
Restores wellness
under stress with 4Life® Transfer Factor Plus® Advanced Formula,
vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, probiotics and other essential
nutrients.
Provides the
well-balanced nutrition needed to restore overall health.
4Life® Transfer Factor Plus Livestock Stress Formula contains
high levels of the immune-building 4Life Transfer Factor Plus
Advanced Formula along with vitamins, minerals, electrolytes,
probiotics and other essential nutrients that are critical for
restoring wellness.

4Life® Transfer Factor™
Transfer Factor Performance & Show™
Complete, All-in-one
Formula for Superior Horse Health
4Life® Transfer Factor Performance & Show includes the nutrients today’s horses
need for competitive events and work activities. It combines the advantage of
balanced, comprehensive nutrition with the patented immune system support of
Transfer Factor Plus®; making it a complete, one-step nutrition source for
improved joint health and flexibility, more energy, healthier coats, stronger
bones and superior immune strength. Formulated in cooperation with top
veterinarians and animal nutritionists, Transfer Factor Performance & Show helps
ensure superior health for horses throughout all stages of life.

4Life® Transfer Factor™
Fiber4Life
Provides an excellent source of
daily dietary fiber, which combined with
regular exercise promotes healthy
cholesterol levels.*
Helps regulate glucose levels, which may support healthy weight management,
appetite suppression and reduce
sugar cravings.*
Supports your immune response to help you look and feel your best.
Most of us only consume half the fiber we need each day. But with Fiber4Life,
adding fiber to our diet is easy—and a higher-fiber diet provides long-term
health benefits. 4Life® Fiber4Life is a high-quality source of fiber. And it
includes Transfer Factor E-XF™, to give your body the maximum immune boost from
two sources of transfer factors! It’s low in calories and contains no fat,
making it an excellent high-fiber, low-fat dietary supplement.
*Refers to healthy levels for those individuals already in the normal range.
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NutraStart®
with 4Life® Transfer Factor™ Advanced Formula
Nutritious, Delicious Weight-Management Supplement
Supports your
immune response to help you look and feel your best.
Offers the
nutrition you need every day with essential vitamins and
minerals.

Includes the
benefits of soy and protein for muscle growth, energy, overall
wellness and weight management.
A creamy, smooth, great-tasting health drink! For breakfast,
lunch or dinner, NutraStart is an exceptional meal replacement
drink that can make a significant contribution to your personal
health and weight-loss program. Providing up to 50 percent of
many of the daily recommended vitamins and minerals, NutraStart
also features Transfer Factor E-XF™ and healthful soy protein to
offer a low-calorie, high-nutrient, immune-boosting meal.
Mix it with milk water, fruit or your favorite 4Life® Products.
It is low in fat and contains no aspartame or artificial
flavors—making it an excellent choice for great health and a
great shape!
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4Life®
Transfer Factor™ Shape-fast® Ultra
Peak Energy Formula
YOU’VE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!™
Shape-Fast Ultra from 4Life provides key ingredients that
promote:
Metabolic
Thermogenesis
Lean Body Mass
Production
Increased Energy
Appetite
Suppression
Enhanced Immune
Function with Transfer Factor E-XF
Jump start your weight-loss efforts with the power of
Shape-Fast Ultra!
Thermogenesis and appetite suppression are two important factors
that can assist successful weight-loss. Shape-Fast Ultra
combines a synergistic formula of ingredients that boldly
provide both of these and more!
Shape-Fast Ultra features a powerful blend of ingredients that
include a patented extraction of Coleus Forskohli, or ForsLean,
a potent herb shown in studies to promote thermogenesis and lean
body mass, which may help the body accelerate calorie burning
and break down fat for energy.*
To optimize results 4Life recommends that Shape-Fast Ultra be
used in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise program.
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Products containing Targeted
Transfer Factor

4Life® Transfer Factor™
Cardio Formula
Cardio Formula provides
antioxidants and other heart-nourishing ingredients that supports the body's
normal process of delivering nutrients to and carry wastes from all body cells.
Derived from plants, these nutrients cleanse and tone the circulatory system to
assist proper temperature balance. This formula also supplies botanicals that
support the capillaries, the liver and other purifying organs of the body.
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4Life®
Transfer Factor GluCoach™
Targeting Good Health Through Balance
Supports healthy
immune response
Supports healthy
metabolic and endocrine system function

Provides
antioxidant support
Maintaining healthy glucose (sugar) levels is an important part
of pancreatic health. It's an even more important factor for
people interested in supporting the health of their metabolic
and endocrine systems. When these systems function optimally,
they produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to
convert sugar, starch and other foods into the energy that
sustains life.
4Life Transfer Factor GluCoach supports healthy glucose levels*
and the metabolic and endocrine systems. In addition to Transfer
Factor E-XF™ that supports healthy metabolic and endocrine
systems, it includes minerals, herbs and phytonutrients
clinically shown to support healthy hormone production, improve
glucose tolerance and promote pancreatic health.
*For those individuals with levels already in the normal range.
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