Re: Knots and lymph node swelling

[Guest guest]

Hello 1/24/04,

In reference to your comment:

è I recently found a cyst on the right side of my neck

è & one day my gland in my neck was swollen

è & it was tender along my throat. I had also been

è having pain in that area radiating down to my shoulder.

è Anyway, had my doc check it out & he said I

è have swollen lymph nodes & swollen glands which

è are symptoms/common w/CFIDS, one of the things the

è Lyme has left me with. He said he also felt them in my

è other places in my neck. If any get larger, we'll check

è further but for now we'll just let them be. Hope that

è helps! Jeannie

****Jeannie.....I had throat surgery in November for swollen lymph nodes the

size of baseballs.....I had put a poltice on my neck thinking it was a

boil....it opened up and was very nasty, and no boil came out. It kept getting

worse

and would not heal and I was having trouble swallowing....they did a CAT Scan

and it showed a mass, so off to surgery I went......it was worse than they

thought as it was coiled down around my carotid artery and the surgery took 4

1/2 hrs......

****At the time we didn't know I was going to test positive for Lymes and

didn't connect the two things........Just be VERY careful and if you have

problems with swallowing then insist a CAT Scan of the neck.....it is nothing to

mess

around with. Of course, the EMT doctors still don't think it was connected

to the Lymes. The pathology report was negative for cancer and at the time

that is what I was concerned with.....they say it is too late to go back and

check pathology for lymes.....GRRRrrrrrr

Keep a smile on your face, love in your heart and walk with the angels,

holding hand in the " chain of love " ......

Angel Huggzz

or Angel

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www.hepheimers.com (website)

[Guest guest]

Hello 1/24/04,

In reference to your comment:

è <Just be VERY careful and if you have problems

è with swallowing then insist a CAT Scan of the neck>

è Thanks , sorry you went through that. Mine is

è small, on the inside near my collarbone, but the doc

è will keep an eye on it. He is very caring &

è thorough, I am blessed in that regard. I do appreciate

è your thoughtfulness and reply. Hope you are feeling

è OK. Jeannie

*****Hi Jeannie.....so happy you have such a good doctor.....thta is where

mine started and grew inwardly at first then started moving up towards the ear.

It was frightening to say the least. I'm a nurse and wasn't concerned at

first until I started having problems swallowing.....of course we didn't know it

was growing inwardly....

******Not feeling to bad right now, but the Herxing comes and goes.....I just

hate the fatigue and difficulty breathing.....I run out of breath so

easy....I have always been active, even with all the sickness in the past, but

when

your air is shut off it stops you in your tracks....GRRRRRrrrr

Keep a smile on your face, love in your heart and walk with the angels,

holding hand in the " chain of love " ......

Angel Huggzz

or Angel

http://www.dream-tool.net/tools/messages.mv?index+hepheimers (Msg Board)

www.hepheimers.com (website)

[Guest guest]

Hello 1/24/04,

In reference to your comment:

è Thanks , I hate the fatigue too, that is one of my

è worst probs w/all this, so frustrtating when you have a

è string a good days then it goes bag

è again..GRRRRRRR is right!

*****Jeannie you might want to consider taking the BioProtein Plus....it

helps with the fatigue.....it taste good and dissolves under your tongue......I

do

one packet a day and when I can afford it I do one packet TWICE a day....here

is some information on it....I get it from www.liverfriend.com for $27 a box

of 30 packets.....this is the same place I get my " green coral calcium " and

Liverfriend Plus......

BioProtein+Plus

Biologically Active Thymus Proteins plus Zinc

Balances Immune System Function

By, M.D.

Immune Dysfunction:

Dysfunction of the Immune System affects about 65 million Americans. These

dysfunctions manifest themselves in disorders such as Chronic Allergies and

Respiratory problems, Arthritis, Diabetes, Lupus Erythematosus and Chronic Viral

infections to name a few. The cost in terms of lost time at work, cost of

related health care and diminished quality of life cannot be accurately

estimated.

However, everyone agrees that the costs are enormous. A good deal of the time

and money related to Immune Dysfunction is actually spent treating the

disorders rather than directly approaching the underlying cause itself.

Immune Dysfunction is likely the result of a combination of assaults on the

immune system. Generally there is immune suppression then infection followed by

treatment of the infection. If immune function is not restored, the initial

infection may not resolve, or it may be followed by another infection

eventually overwhelming the immune system causing it to overreact and

under-react

simultaneously. This is classic Immune Dysfunction, a patient with multiple

low-grade infections and autoimmune disorders at the same time. Direct immune

stimulation may exacerbate the autoimmune disorders, while treating autoimmune

disorders may suppress immunity and allow infection to proliferate.

The Thymus Gland

The “brain†of the immune system is the thymus gland. It lies just beneath

the breastbone and is responsible for producing perhaps dozens of different

polypeptides that “program†lymphocyte progenitors. Lymphocytes are born in

the

bone marrow; some receive their programming in the bone marrow and are

referred to as B-lymphocytes. Others migrate to the thymus gland to mature by

contacting the thymic proteins and are referred to as T-lymphocytes. The

T-lymphocytes display receptor sites on their surface that correspond to

transmitter sites

on the surface of the various thymic proteins. When the appropriate

T-lymphocyte contacts its corresponding protein, the transmitter fits into the

receptor

(much like a key fits into a lock) and the lymphocyte is now ready to perform

its specific function or is otherwise immune-competent.

There are two main types of T-lymphocytes. These are the T-4 (CD4) helper,

and the T-8 (CD8) that further differentiate into killer and suppressor types.

Helper cells not only induce killer and suppressor cells but also induce

B-lymphocytes, and macrophages. Killer cells do just that, kill. When they are

immune-competent they have the ability to recognize deviant cells such as tumor

cells and the body’s own cells that are virally infected. Once recognized, the

killer cell attacks. Sometimes killer cells overreact by attacking self-tissue

(auto-immune disease) but if immune-competent suppressor cells are present,

they intervene and stop the attack. Thus when the system is functioning properly

the thymus produces proteins that “program†T-lymphocytes that start and

stop

immune response.

Due to genetic flaw, trauma, stress, disease, exposure to toxic substances

and/or inevitably the aging process, the thymus ceases to produce its proteins

in the proper quantity or combinations to maintain immune balance.

Supplementation with Thymic Proteins

The use of thymic extracts has been well studied. There is a substantial body

of clinical evidence that indicates the use of thymus is effective in the

treatment of a number of diseases and disorders. Chronic viral infections,

different types of cancers, and some auto-immune disorders are a few that I will

discuss here.

Double-blind studies reveal that thymus extracts are able to eliminate viral

infection; and continued use over one year reduces the number of recurrent

infections. Additionally, patients in the studies show improved immune

parameters1. In cancer patients, the primary indication for thymus use is for

the

treatment of lymphopenia/leukopenia caused by chemotherapy and radiation

treatments.

The effect is to prevent or at least mitigate the dramatic drop in white

blood cell levels and to restore counts more quickly in cases where they do

drop.

The net result of patients taking thymus are that they are more often able to

complete their treatment and with reduced side effects than in patients who do

not take thymus2,3. Autoimmune disorders are immune dysfunction where the

bodies’ own defense mechanisms are attacking self-tissue. Rheumatoid

Arthritis,

Lupus, and Scleroderma are classic disorders caused by increased antibody

formation brought on by a high T-helper/T-suppressor ratio. A clinical study in

Rheumatoid Arthritis patients revealed thatthymus extract use normalized their

T-helper/T-suppressor ratios in three months2. Thymus is also indicated for the

treatment of Hepatitis C, AIDS, Chronic Fatigue, Cold and Flu, Lupus

Erythematosis, Type II Diabetes and Scleroderma. Studies are presently being

conducted

for the treatment of Hepatitis C.

Another area of recent study for the application of thymus products has to do

with the role lymphocytes play in periodontal disease. The first line of

defense against bacterial plaque is neutrophils. Neutrophils are depressed in

people susceptible to periodontal disease such as diabetics and the geriatric

population. Lymphocytes promote neutrophil growth and thymus proteins promote

lymphocyte growth. Lymphocytes therefore play a major role in prevention and

resolution of periodontal disease10,11.

Volumes of scientific data exist now to support the use of thymus products

for immune suppression and immune dysfunction. There is precious little data

however suggesting which specific thymus product is most effective.

Which Thymus Products are Best?

There are a variety of thymus products available from raw thymus tissue to

highly purified thymus proteins and many thymus extracts in between. Thymus

proteins are produced in the thymic epithelium and range in size from probably

around 10,000 Dalton to perhaps over 50,000 Dalton. Whether large or small,

proteins are complex molecules that can beeasily damaged (de-natured) or

changed.

Changes in the protein molecule can bear directlyon its biological activity and

therefore its ability to “program†T-lymphocytes. Therefore the manner in

which the thymus product is handled and administered will bear directly upon how

much benefit the patient experiences from using it.

Typical thymic extracts are composed of ground up thymus tissue, which is

then freeze-dried and encapsulated to be swallowed and absorbed in the

gastrointestinal tract. There are also liquid thymus extract drops that are

takensublingually and a few products of freeze-dried purified thymus protein

that is also

administered sublingually.

My experience has taught me that the purified thymus protein administered

sublingually is the most effective. I have recently been testing a thymic

compound called BioProtein+PlusTM that contains purified biologically active

thymus

proteins ranging in atomic size from 10,000 to 50,000 Dalton plus Zinc

Gluconate.

The Role of Zinc

DNA makes RNA, which in turn makes proteins. Proteins drive biological

function. Trace minerals work as catalysts or activators in enzyme complexes and

influence reactivity and stability of protein configurations. Zinc has

anti-oxidant properties and serves a vital role in many immune functions.

Studies have

shown that Zinc must be present for lymphocyte maturation and is a lymphocyte

mitogen. Additionally, zinc is a necessary co-factor in activation of serum

thymic factor5,6. Zinc Gluconate has been clinically proven to reduce the

duration of the common cold by an average of 7 days7,8.

Zinc may also have some anti-aging benefits. An important study of zinc

supplementation in elderly patients resulted in increased numbers of T-cells and

enhanced cell-mediated immune responses9.

Our testing indicates that BioProtein+PlusTM works to regulate the

T-helper/T-killer/T-suppressor interaction resulting in normalization of immune

response. Our experience is consistent with clinical studies conducted with

other

thymus products. The quality of our results are due to the combination of

biologically active purified thymus proteins contained in BioProtein+PlusTM

working

synergistically with the zinc gluconate to induce immune regulation.

A Unique Thymic Compound

BioProtein+PlusTM is a proprietary formula produced by the original

manufacturer of BioPro Thymic Protein A. The thymus used in its manufacture

comes from

dairies in the US that only produce certified raw dairy products. It is

certified free of microorganisms and BSE. The proteins are purified efficiently

by

the most up to date assay techniques while taking great care to maintain the

proteins’ biological activity. They are then lyophilized to maintain their

long-term stability.

The zinc gluconate used in the manufacture of BioProtein+PlusTM is of the

highest quality available. Once freeze-dried, the purified thymus proteins and

the zinc gluconate are triturated into a base of maltodextrin and packaged in

doses containing about 400 mg of product each.

It is recommended by the manufacturer to be taken as a once per day

supplement. Just as with BioPro Thymic Protein A, we have not seen any adverse

side

effects. On some occasions a health care professional may recommend more than

one

per day. As with other zinc products, toxicity does not occur unless a person

takes over 150 mg of zinc per day for more than two weeks. BioProtein+PlusTM

contains 10 mg of zinc per dose.

There are no known contraindications but BioProtein+PlusTM is likely to be

less effective for people using steroidal medications.

Clinical Observations

As of this writing two clinical trials have begun using BioProtein+Plus TM.

One trial is being conducted on subjects with Hepatitis C, the end point being

to reduce viral load, normalize ALT, AST and increase general well being. The

second trial is on Lymphopenia caused by chemotherapy toxicity. The following

are observations made of individuals from these two trials:

Hepatitis C

Lew is a male age 46 who began using BioProtein+Plus TM in February 2000.

Since that time to June, 2000, using one packet per day and no other treatment,

he has seen his Quantitive viral count drop from 39,500 to 10,000, AST from 89

to 39, and ALT from 146 to 50. His energy level has improved and he sleeps

better.

Chemotherapy Toxicity

Ethel began Taxol treatment for breast cancer in December 1999. She began

using three packets of BioProtein+Plus TM per day when she began treatment. As

of

mid-July, 2000 she has received 8 rounds of Taxol. Throughout her reatment

her blood parameters have remained in the normal range except her lymphocyte

count dropped below normal for six weeks A Mature Lymphocyte Attacks a Tumor

Cell

from mid-March to the end of April. She completed her Taxol treatment without

interruption.

Brief reports from health care professionals:

, an acupuncturist in the state of Florida, has found the new

BioProtein+Plus to be very effective at reducing viral load on her Hepatitis C

patients referred to her by an Internist for acupuncture treatments. , an

acupuncturist also in the state of Florida, has found the new BioProtein+Plus

effective in balancing immune function for a number of patients with autoimmune

disorders.

and Luby Chambul, D.C. of Nashville, Tennessee have used the

BioProtein+Plus in Hepatitis C patients with effective reduction of viral load.

Dr. Herbert Warren of Alternative Health Concepts reports: I have been

dispensing BioPro Thymic Protein A for over 4 years, to clients with a variety

of

health problems ranging form simple immune dysfunction to severe debilitating

diseases like; Chronic Fatigue, Hepatitis C, severe Lymphopenia, and Cancer. In

the vast majority of cases (90%), I have seen positive health benefits when

the product was taken as recommended.

Since being introduced to the “new generation†product, BioProtein+Plus, I

have observed the same extraordinary health benefits previously experienced

with the aforementioned product and in several cases a more natural or complete

immune regulation response has been observed, with out the “inflammatory

flareâ€

sometimes seen with BioPro. I can only surmise this is because of the more

balanced and complete formulation of purified thymus proteins coupled with the

zinc found in BioProtein+Plus.

I feel both products are phenomenal in enhancing the immune response,

however, because of the smooth immune modulation and the cost differential

between

the two products, I prefer BioProtein+plus, as the supplement of choice to fully

restore the cell mediated immunity so necessary for a healthy life.

Conclusion

Nothing teaches and convinces like one’s own experience. The author’s own

observations and experience as well as other health care professionals is that

BioProtein+PlusTM is an excellent tool in the battle against immune

dysfunction. If you are a person who suffers with chronic viral infection while

at the

same time dealing with autoimmune disorder, ask your health professional about

this product. If you are a health professional looking for an effective and

cost-effective tool to recommend your clients, consider trying this product and

experienceit for yourself.

References

Riocchi A, Borella E, Riva E. et al. A double blind clinical trial for the

evaluation of the therapeutic effectiveness of a calf thymus derivative in

children with recurrent repiratory infection. Thymus 1986; 8: 831-839.

Kouttab NM, Prada M., Cazzola P. Thymomodulim. Biological properties and

clinical applications. Med Oncol Tumor Pharmacother 1989; 6: 5-9.

Kang SD, Lee B H, Yand JH, Lee CY. The effects of calf-thymus extract on

recovery of bone marrow function in anticancer chemotherapy. New Med J (Korea)

1985; 28: 11-15.

Cazzola P, Mazzanti P, Bossi G. In vivo modulation effect of a calf thymus

acid lysate on human T Lymphocyte subsets and CD4+/CD8+ ratio in the course of

different diseases. Curr Ther Res 1987; 42: 1011-1017.

Eaterbrook- S. Activation of the binding of C1q to immune complexes by

zinc. FEBS Lett 1983; 162: 117-119.

Hadden JW. The treatment of zinc deficiency is an immunotherapy. Int J

Immunopharmac 1995; 17: 697-701.

Eby GA, DR, Halcomb WW. Reduction in duration of common colds by zinc

gluconate lozenges in a double-blind study. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1984;

25: 20-24.

Mossad SB, Macnin ML, Medendorp SV et al. Zinc gluconate lozenges for

treating the common cold. A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study.

ls Intern Med 1996; 125: 81-88.

Gershwin M, beach R, Hurley L. Trace metals, aging and immunity. J Am Ger Soc

1983; 31: 374-378.

Carranza F. Glickman’s clinical peridontology. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders.

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Page R, Schroeder H. Current status of the host response in chronic marginal

periodontis. J Periodontal 1981; 53: 477-491.

About the Author:

Dr. is a noted researcher and lecturer in the field of

alternative medicines.He is located in Melbourne FL.

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Re: [ ] Knots and lymph node swelling

Hello 1/24/04,

In reference to your comment:

è Thanks , I hate the fatigue too, that is one of my

è worst probs w/all this, so frustrtating when you have a

è string a good days then it goes bag

è again..GRRRRRRR is right!

*****Jeannie you might want to consider taking the BioProtein Plus....it

helps with the fatigue.....it taste good and dissolves under your

tongue......I do

one packet a day and when I can afford it I do one packet TWICE a day....here

is some information on it....I get it from www.liverfriend.com for $27 a box

of 30 packets.....this is the same place I get my " green coral calcium " and

Liverfriend Plus......

BioProtein+Plus

Biologically Active Thymus Proteins plus Zinc

Balances Immune System Function

By, M.D.

Immune Dysfunction:

Dysfunction of the Immune System affects about 65 million Americans. These

dysfunctions manifest themselves in disorders such as Chronic Allergies and

Respiratory problems, Arthritis, Diabetes, Lupus Erythematosus and Chronic

Viral

infections to name a few. The cost in terms of lost time at work, cost of

related health care and diminished quality of life cannot be accurately

estimated.

However, everyone agrees that the costs are enormous. A good deal of the time

and money related to Immune Dysfunction is actually spent treating the

disorders rather than directly approaching the underlying cause itself.

Immune Dysfunction is likely the result of a combination of assaults on the

immune system. Generally there is immune suppression then infection followed

by

treatment of the infection. If immune function is not restored, the initial

infection may not resolve, or it may be followed by another infection

eventually overwhelming the immune system causing it to overreact and

under-react

simultaneously. This is classic Immune Dysfunction, a patient with multiple

low-grade infections and autoimmune disorders at the same time. Direct immune

stimulation may exacerbate the autoimmune disorders, while treating autoimmune

disorders may suppress immunity and allow infection to proliferate.

The Thymus Gland

The “brain†of the immune system is the thymus gland. It lies just beneath

the breastbone and is responsible for producing perhaps dozens of different

polypeptides that “program†lymphocyte progenitors. Lymphocytes are born

in the

bone marrow; some receive their programming in the bone marrow and are

referred to as B-lymphocytes. Others migrate to the thymus gland to mature by

contacting the thymic proteins and are referred to as T-lymphocytes. The

T-lymphocytes display receptor sites on their surface that correspond to

transmitter sites

on the surface of the various thymic proteins. When the appropriate

T-lymphocyte contacts its corresponding protein, the transmitter fits into the

receptor

(much like a key fits into a lock) and the lymphocyte is now ready to perform

its specific function or is otherwise immune-competent.

There are two main types of T-lymphocytes. These are the T-4 (CD4) helper,

and the T-8 (CD8) that further differentiate into killer and suppressor types.

Helper cells not only induce killer and suppressor cells but also induce

B-lymphocytes, and macrophages. Killer cells do just that, kill. When they are

immune-competent they have the ability to recognize deviant cells such as

tumor

cells and the body’s own cells that are virally infected. Once recognized,

the

killer cell attacks. Sometimes killer cells overreact by attacking self-tissue

(auto-immune disease) but if immune-competent suppressor cells are present,

they intervene and stop the attack. Thus when the system is functioning

properly

the thymus produces proteins that “program†T-lymphocytes that start and

stop

immune response.

Due to genetic flaw, trauma, stress, disease, exposure to toxic substances

and/or inevitably the aging process, the thymus ceases to produce its proteins

in the proper quantity or combinations to maintain immune balance.

Supplementation with Thymic Proteins

The use of thymic extracts has been well studied. There is a substantial body

of clinical evidence that indicates the use of thymus is effective in the

treatment of a number of diseases and disorders. Chronic viral infections,

different types of cancers, and some auto-immune disorders are a few that I

will

discuss here.

Double-blind studies reveal that thymus extracts are able to eliminate viral

infection; and continued use over one year reduces the number of recurrent

infections. Additionally, patients in the studies show improved immune

parameters1. In cancer patients, the primary indication for thymus use is for

the

treatment of lymphopenia/leukopenia caused by chemotherapy and radiation

treatments.

The effect is to prevent or at least mitigate the dramatic drop in white

blood cell levels and to restore counts more quickly in cases where they do

drop.

The net result of patients taking thymus are that they are more often able to

complete their treatment and with reduced side effects than in patients who do

not take thymus2,3. Autoimmune disorders are immune dysfunction where the

bodies’ own defense mechanisms are attacking self-tissue. Rheumatoid

Arthritis,

Lupus, and Scleroderma are classic disorders caused by increased antibody

formation brought on by a high T-helper/T-suppressor ratio. A clinical study

in

Rheumatoid Arthritis patients revealed thatthymus extract use normalized their

T-helper/T-suppressor ratios in three months2. Thymus is also indicated for

the

treatment of Hepatitis C, AIDS, Chronic Fatigue, Cold and Flu, Lupus

Erythematosis, Type II Diabetes and Scleroderma. Studies are presently being

conducted

for the treatment of Hepatitis C.

Another area of recent study for the application of thymus products has to do

with the role lymphocytes play in periodontal disease. The first line of

defense against bacterial plaque is neutrophils. Neutrophils are depressed in

people susceptible to periodontal disease such as diabetics and the geriatric

population. Lymphocytes promote neutrophil growth and thymus proteins promote

lymphocyte growth. Lymphocytes therefore play a major role in prevention and

resolution of periodontal disease10,11.

Volumes of scientific data exist now to support the use of thymus products

for immune suppression and immune dysfunction. There is precious little data

however suggesting which specific thymus product is most effective.

Which Thymus Products are Best?

There are a variety of thymus products available from raw thymus tissue to

highly purified thymus proteins and many thymus extracts in between. Thymus

proteins are produced in the thymic epithelium and range in size from probably

around 10,000 Dalton to perhaps over 50,000 Dalton. Whether large or small,

proteins are complex molecules that can beeasily damaged (de-natured) or

changed.

Changes in the protein molecule can bear directlyon its biological activity

and

therefore its ability to “program†T-lymphocytes. Therefore the manner in

which the thymus product is handled and administered will bear directly upon

how

much benefit the patient experiences from using it.

Typical thymic extracts are composed of ground up thymus tissue, which is

then freeze-dried and encapsulated to be swallowed and absorbed in the

gastrointestinal tract. There are also liquid thymus extract drops that are

takensublingually and a few products of freeze-dried purified thymus protein

that is also

administered sublingually.

My experience has taught me that the purified thymus protein administered

sublingually is the most effective. I have recently been testing a thymic

compound called BioProtein+PlusTM that contains purified biologically active

thymus

proteins ranging in atomic size from 10,000 to 50,000 Dalton plus Zinc

Gluconate.

The Role of Zinc

DNA makes RNA, which in turn makes proteins. Proteins drive biological

function. Trace minerals work as catalysts or activators in enzyme complexes

and

influence reactivity and stability of protein configurations. Zinc has

anti-oxidant properties and serves a vital role in many immune functions.

Studies have

shown that Zinc must be present for lymphocyte maturation and is a lymphocyte

mitogen. Additionally, zinc is a necessary co-factor in activation of serum

thymic factor5,6. Zinc Gluconate has been clinically proven to reduce the

duration of the common cold by an average of 7 days7,8.

Zinc may also have some anti-aging benefits. An important study of zinc

supplementation in elderly patients resulted in increased numbers of T-cells

and

enhanced cell-mediated immune responses9.

Our testing indicates that BioProtein+PlusTM works to regulate the

T-helper/T-killer/T-suppressor interaction resulting in normalization of

immune

response. Our experience is consistent with clinical studies conducted with

other

thymus products. The quality of our results are due to the combination of

biologically active purified thymus proteins contained in BioProtein+PlusTM

working

synergistically with the zinc gluconate to induce immune regulation.

A Unique Thymic Compound

BioProtein+PlusTM is a proprietary formula produced by the original

manufacturer of BioPro Thymic Protein A. The thymus used in its manufacture

comes from

dairies in the US that only produce certified raw dairy products. It is

certified free of microorganisms and BSE. The proteins are purified

efficiently by

the most up to date assay techniques while taking great care to maintain the

proteins’ biological activity. They are then lyophilized to maintain their

long-term stability.

The zinc gluconate used in the manufacture of BioProtein+PlusTM is of the

highest quality available. Once freeze-dried, the purified thymus proteins and

the zinc gluconate are triturated into a base of maltodextrin and packaged in

doses containing about 400 mg of product each.

It is recommended by the manufacturer to be taken as a once per day

supplement. Just as with BioPro Thymic Protein A, we have not seen any adverse

side

effects. On some occasions a health care professional may recommend more than

one

per day. As with other zinc products, toxicity does not occur unless a person

takes over 150 mg of zinc per day for more than two weeks. BioProtein+PlusTM

contains 10 mg of zinc per dose.

There are no known contraindications but BioProtein+PlusTM is likely to be

less effective for people using steroidal medications.

Clinical Observations

As of this writing two clinical trials have begun using BioProtein+Plus TM.

One trial is being conducted on subjects with Hepatitis C, the end point being

to reduce viral load, normalize ALT, AST and increase general well being. The

second trial is on Lymphopenia caused by chemotherapy toxicity. The following

are observations made of individuals from these two trials:

Hepatitis C

Lew is a male age 46 who began using BioProtein+Plus TM in February 2000.

Since that time to June, 2000, using one packet per day and no other

treatment,

he has seen his Quantitive viral count drop from 39,500 to 10,000, AST from 89

to 39, and ALT from 146 to 50. His energy level has improved and he sleeps

better.

Chemotherapy Toxicity

Ethel began Taxol treatment for breast cancer in December 1999. She began

using three packets of BioProtein+Plus TM per day when she began treatment. As

of

mid-July, 2000 she has received 8 rounds of Taxol. Throughout her reatment

her blood parameters have remained in the normal range except her lymphocyte

count dropped below normal for six weeks A Mature Lymphocyte Attacks a Tumor

Cell

from mid-March to the end of April. She completed her Taxol treatment without

interruption.

Brief reports from health care professionals:

, an acupuncturist in the state of Florida, has found the new

BioProtein+Plus to be very effective at reducing viral load on her Hepatitis C

patients referred to her by an Internist for acupuncture treatments. ,

an

acupuncturist also in the state of Florida, has found the new BioProtein+Plus

effective in balancing immune function for a number of patients with

autoimmune

disorders.

and Luby Chambul, D.C. of Nashville, Tennessee have used the

BioProtein+Plus in Hepatitis C patients with effective reduction of viral

load.

Dr. Herbert Warren of Alternative Health Concepts reports: I have been

dispensing BioPro Thymic Protein A for over 4 years, to clients with a variety

of

health problems ranging form simple immune dysfunction to severe debilitating

diseases like; Chronic Fatigue, Hepatitis C, severe Lymphopenia, and Cancer.

In

the vast majority of cases (90%), I have seen positive health benefits when

the product was taken as recommended.

Since being introduced to the “new generation†product, BioProtein+Plus, I

have observed the same extraordinary health benefits previously experienced

with the aforementioned product and in several cases a more natural or

complete

immune regulation response has been observed, with out the “inflammatory

flareâ€

sometimes seen with BioPro. I can only surmise this is because of the more

balanced and complete formulation of purified thymus proteins coupled with the

zinc found in BioProtein+Plus.

I feel both products are phenomenal in enhancing the immune response,

however, because of the smooth immune modulation and the cost differential

between

the two products, I prefer BioProtein+plus, as the supplement of choice to

fully

restore the cell mediated immunity so necessary for a healthy life.

Conclusion

Nothing teaches and convinces like one’s own experience. The author’s own

observations and experience as well as other health care professionals is that

BioProtein+PlusTM is an excellent tool in the battle against immune

dysfunction. If you are a person who suffers with chronic viral infection

while at the

same time dealing with autoimmune disorder, ask your health professional about

this product. If you are a health professional looking for an effective and

cost-effective tool to recommend your clients, consider trying this product

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experienceit for yourself.

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