IMMUNOCAL does anybody have any experience with it
mystyle10
came across a website, prozactruth.com, while looking for ways to come off
Zoloft.. having trouble with withdrawal.. and there it endorses a product
called IMMUNOCAL.. this is supposed to help detoxify the liver.. somehow
making it easier to come off meds.. just wondering if anyone has any first
hand experience of it.. or if it's been discussed here before
thanks
mystyle10
I have obviously tired to taper off it under doc supervision.. not
working... if I go any slower I'd be shaving dust off the tablets!!!!!
have you been on Zoloft?
mystyle
> >Zoloft.
>
> LOL "prozactruth.com?" LOL HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Thats a fucking fruitcake
> website. Dont listen to anything on that site. Its 100% pure BS.
>
> You dont need a fucking website for info on how to go off Zoloft. Just go
off
> of it...slowly. Taper off it gradually, under your doctor's care. Its not
> rocket science going off an SSRI. The key word is to TAPER, slowly.
>
> Immunocal sounds like a crap product I wouldnt put in my body. Zoloft is
> probably safer to put in your body than "Immunocal." Sounds like another
> crackpot, OTC supplement to me. At least Zoloft is regulated by the FDA,
> Immunocal probably is not regulated at all.
>
> Eric
>
> "Oh you didnt get better cause you didnt work hard enough in talk therapy.
Its
> YOUR fault!." Quote from Typical talk therapy asshole after therapy fails
to
> relieve severe depression
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MergePsychiatryIntoNeurology/
>
>
Mojo ®
"mystyle10" <myst...@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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: I have obviously tired to taper off it under doc supervision.. not
: working... if I go any slower I'd be shaving dust off the tablets!!!!!
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: have you been on Zoloft?
I think the claimant's personal beliefs and biases drive the conclusions
here, mrstyle.
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LyndaNP
Hi and Welcome to the ng,
I conducted a search and found that 3,000+ articles were all ads for
this product.
Milk Thistle is a liver protectant.Ii prescribe if for my patients when
they are on medications.
Talk with your doctor about it.
Peace,
Lynda
Here is some info:
IMMUNOCAL FAQ
* What is Immunocal?
* What is HMS-90?
* Is Immunocal® approved by the U.S. FDA to treat diseases?
* What is the difference between Immunocal and other whey
proteins?
* Why is Immunocal® called "bioactive"?
* How does the manufacturing of Immunocal® differ from other whey
proteins?
* Can other whey proteins make the same claims as Immunocal®?
* What is glutathione and how is it important?
* What is the difference between "glutathione" or "cystine"
supplements and Immunocal®?
* What is the difference between NAC (N Acetyl L-Cysteine) and
Immunocal?
* What is the difference between bovine colostrum and Immunocal®?
* What is the theoretical mechanism of action of GLUTATHIONE in
Cancer and Immune dysfunction?
* What are the diseases or conditions that have been associated
with low glutathione levels?
* What are the additional benefits of taking supplemental whey
proteins?
* Has therapy to increase glutathione levels been effective in
treating the diseases associated with low glutathione levels?
* Can a person who is lactose intolerant take Immunocal®?
* How safe is Immunocal® Are there any side effects?
* Are there any interactions known between supplements or herbs
and Immunocal®?
* Are there any interactions known between prescription
medications and Immunocal®?
* Can you overdose Immunocal®?
* Is Immunocal® contraindicated in patients on renal dialysis who
must limit protein intake?
* Is Immunocal® contraindicated in Celiac Sprue disease?
* Contraindications: Who should not take the product?
* What are the ingredients in Immunocal®?
* Recommended Dosage for Immunocal®
* What is the recommended daily intake of protein?
* What is the difference between Immunocal and other antioxidants?
* How much does Immunocal® cost?
* Is there a test to determine if my glutathione levels are low?
* Is Immunocal® listed in the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR)?
* Is Immunocal reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and Private
Insurance programs?
* What is the best way to mix Immunocal?
* How do I order by FAX or by ONLINE Secure server?
Q. What is Immunocal? What is HMS-90®?
A. Immunocal® (which is also called HMS90® in Canada) from Immunotec
Research is not a prescription drug, but a powerful and unique patented
(8 Method of Use Patents world-wide, and 5 US Patents) un-denatured and
highly bio-active whey protein dietary supplement that is loaded with
glutathione precursors. Immunocal® took $10 million and 18 years of
research to perfect. Immunocal® is a highly concentrated milk serum
isolate which is high in protein (90% protein by weight) and is
lactose-free and fat-free. Immunocal® shares many of the same immune
promoting and enhancing properties of Mother's milk. Immunocal® has been
clinically proven to increase serum and tissue glutathione levels, and
its efficacy is validated by extensive research, including over 390
published scientific studies and review articles which appear in the
medical literature and are available for you to examine through our
MEDLINE (National Library of medicine) link. Immunocal® increases
glutathione, which is your cells' own natural antioxidant and most
potent detoxifier. Immunocal® has been demonstrated to enhance both
healthy and deficient immune systems, and is validated as an effective
nutritional supplement by the medical community. Immunocal® is the only
non-prescription dietary supplement to appear in the year 2000
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) for Prescription Drugs, although it is
available without prescription! It has it's own NDC (National Drug
Control) number, and is reimbursable under Medicaid, Medicare, and by
private insurance in many states.
Q. Is Immunocal 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. Immunocal 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 Immunocal® is manufactured by a Canadian company,
Immunotec, 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. No
disease treatment claims are made concerning Immunocal®.
Q. What is the difference between Immunocal and other whey proteins?
A. Immunocal 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 Immunocal®. Immunocal is has been extensively studied in
the clinical literature. Comparing the bio-active ingredients in
Immunocal to those in other whey proteins clearly shows the superiority
of Immunocal®. Immunocal is a bioactive 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 efficacy of Immunocal. Immunocal studies have shown that
Immunocal not only increases intracellular levels of GSH (glutathione or
glutathione precursors) following ingestion, but also significantly
builds up the stores of these substances inside the cells. This
beneficial effect lasts for considerable periods of time after ingestion
of Immunocal.
Q. What is the product's bioactivity dependent upon?
A. Concentrations of 3 bioactive and thermolabile (easily damaged by
heat) proteins that are contained in the milk serum: serum albumin,
alpha lactalbumin and lactoferrin. Because these compounds can be
damaged by heat (in excess of 140 degrees F) or excessive mechanical
agitation, Immunocal® must not be cooked, heated, or placed in a
steel-bladed blender. For these reasons, and to preserve the bioactivity
of its serum albumin, alpha lactalbumin and lactoferrin, Immunocal® has
not been exposed to standard high-temperature Pasteurization. Rather, it
has been bio-filtered to remove bacteria, and subjected to
patent-process low-temperature purification procedures to ensure its
safety and purity.
Q. If a different manufacturer of whey protein supplements was able to
duplicate our technology, could they make the same claims?
A. No. The power of our patents is not in manufacturing. Immunocal
patents (presently there are eight patents on Immunocal®: 5 US patents,
and 3 international patents) relate to the METHOD OF USE. That is, no
other whey protein can state: "clinically PROVEN to stimulate the immune
system", and "significantly raises glutathione levels". Additionally,
although there are dozens of companies producing denatured (high-heat
Pasteurized) whey proteins (primarily for use as a protein source in
body-building), there currently is no company manufacturing an
UNDENATURED whey protein product similar to Immunocal. Over 390 clinical
studies and medical reviews appear in the clinical literature which
specifically involved Immunocal®, and not other whey proteins. Accept no
imitations.
Q. What exactly is glutathione and how is it important?
A. Glutathione is the master antioxidant of the body. Without
glutathione, we die. The replenishment of the glutathione levels within
the lymphocytes (also called leucocytes or white blood cells) increases
the intensity of the immune response. The increase in glutathione levels
also results in the proliferation of lymphocytes that act as a
scavengers, and helps to combat infections. Selenium (a micronutrient
and mineral) is a structural component of, and a co-factor for the
antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase. For this reason,
supplementation with selenium can modestly increase glutathione levels
in persons who are selenium deficient. Glutathione is a tri-peptide of
the amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid. Tissue glutathione
levels increase when cystine levels increase within the cell. This is
why cystine is critical in the production of glutathione, but prior to
the development of Immunocal, no effective way was known to safely and
significantly increase cystine levels in the cell over long periods of
time. A deficiency of glutathione can cause hemolysis (the destruction
of red blood cells resulting in severe anemia) and numerous diseases of
oxidative stress. Low glutathione levels are commonly found among the
elderly, those undergoing cancer chemotherapy, and among patients
suffering from autoimmune and immune deficiency diseases such as
rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFSIDS), fibromyalgia,
and AIDS. Glutathione is essential in intermediary metabolism as a donor
of sulfhydryl groups (which are essential for the detoxification of the
liver). That is why the only known "side effects" associated with
Immunocal® supplementation are associated with the beneficial
detoxification which occurs as a result of improved liver function. The
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 Immunocal 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 Immunocal® 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, Immunocal®
is therefore ideally suited to increase glutathione levels within the
cell.
Q. What is the difference between NAC (N Acetyl L-Cysteine) and
Immunocal?
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. Immunocal provides the precursors for the
manufacture of intra-cellular cystine, and effectively delivers these to
the cell. For this reason, Immunocal supplementation has been associated
with sustained and significant increases of cellular glutathione, and is
virtually devoid of troublesome side-effects. Immunocal® has the same
side-effect profile as mothers' milk.
Q. What is the difference between bovine colostrum and Immunocal®?
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 Immunocal®. 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, Immunocal contains substantial amounts of
thermolabile (heat-sensitive) proteins that are rich in cystine and
glutamylcystine (known precursors of glutathione), and the effectiveness
of Immunocal has been demonstrated 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) therapy to Immunocal®, but the
clinical data is significantly more convincing for Immunocal.
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. The researchers at
Immunotec (the manufacturers of Immunocal®) have developed a process by
which these delicate proteins remain intact in their natural form to
serve us most effectively.
Q. What are some additional benefits of whey proteins?
A. Immunocal® has been clinically demonstrated to increase exercise
capacity by 13 percent (Lands et al., 1999), and may be useful as a
supplement for competitive athletes. Wattanabe et al. (Japan) conducted
a clinical study with Immunocal to evaluate increases in GSH among
patients with Hepatitis B and C, and found that these viruses are
vulnerable to glutathione. In-vitro studies in Japan also showed that
whey can stimulate the bone cell (osteoblasts) to produce more bone,
hence increasing bone density and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Lactalbumin from whey protein has been demonstrated to kill breast
cancer cells in vitro (in a test-tube). Glutathione (from whey protein)
lowers serum cholesterol by stimulating bile synthesis in the liver. In
addition, glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that will prevent lipid
peroxidation (a sign of free radical activity). Lipid peroxidation is
implicated in arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), stroke and
coronary artery disease.
Q. What is the theoretical mechanism of action of GLUTATHIONE in Cancer
and Immune dysfunction?
A. Natural killer (Immune) cells may become glutathione-depleted over
time, and immune response weakens. Immunocal raises glutathione levels
and strengthens the immune system to fight cancer, viruses, bacteria,
etc. For those patients receiving traditional medical therapy for their
cancers, Immunocal supplies lactalbumin and has been clinically proven
to raise glutathione levels. Glutathione and lactalbumin (a component of
Immunocal®) have been associated with the strengthening of healthy cells
and (paradoxically) the weakening of cancerous cells. In research
conducted by C. Svanborg et al, lactalbumin was associated with
apoptosis (or the programmed death) of breast cancer cells. Glutathione
has been scientifically demonstrated to decrease cancerous cells'
resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs, while protecting healthy cells.
This would theoretically allow a patient to respond better to
chemotherapy with less side effects.
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.
Q. Has therapy to increase glutathione levels been effective in
treating the diseases or conditions that have been associated with low
glutathione levels?
A. Yes. See: Medline Search Page
Q. Can a person who is lactose intolerant take Immunocal®?
A. Yes, Immunocal® has less than 1% lactose which should not cause any
ill effect even in the most severe case of lactose intolerance.
Q. Are there any interactions known between supplements such as
coenzyme Q-10, antioxidant vitamins, or herbs and Immunocal?
A. No, there are no known potential or reported interactions between
Immunocal and nutritional supplements. In fact, Immunocal 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
if you are supplementing with Immunocal®. 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 Immunocal® helps restore these
precious glutathione levels, and helps the supplemental vitamins we are
taking to work more effectively to maintain optimum health!
Q. Are there any interactions known between prescription medications
and Immunocal®?
A. No, there are no known interactions between Immunocal and
prescription drugs. Immunocal 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, Immunocal® 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 Immunocal®.
Q. Are there any side effects associated with Immunocal®?
A. Immunocal® 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 Immunocal®). Some patients
(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 Immunocal® will allow these temporary side effects to
quickly disappear. Immunocal 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 Immunocal® is a milk protein, persons who
are mildly allergic to milk proteins may experience minor gastric
distress from Immunocal®. This gastric distress usually disappears if
you reduce the dose of Immunocal®. Persons with serious milk-protein
allergies should not take Immunocal®
Q. Can you overdose Immunocal? Is there any potential for toxicity if
you take too much?
A. Your greatest risk is wasting your money if you take "too much"
Immunocal®. Clinical data seems to indicate there is limited benefit
from exceeding 3 grams per day (3 packets per day) of Immunocal®.
Because our cells have an innate mechanism of "feed-back inhibition"
with respect to the glutathione synthesis precursors (building blocks)
provided by Immunocal®, there is no potential for making "too much
glutathione" within the cell if large quantities of Immunocal® are
consumed. Immunocal® supplementation will result in establishment of
normal glutathione levels, (NOT excessive glutathione levels) within the
cell. Excess Immunocal® would be metabolized as protein (Immunocal® is
an excellent source of protein, containing 90% protein by dry weight).
Q. Because Immunocal® is 90% protein, is it contraindicated in patients
on renal dialysis who must limit protein intake?
A. No, Immunocal is not contraindicated in these patients. Although we
suggest that you consult your personal physician with medical questions
such as these, there is no reason to believe that Immunocal would be
harmful in these patients. Immunocal is one of the most easily digested
and most easily absorbed forms of protein in the diet. Its Protein
Efficiency Ratio (PER: a mark of the quality of a protein) is extremely
high, and in conditions such as renal failure where protein intake must
be limited, it is most prudent to consume the highest quality proteins
such as whey proteins and egg white proteins, versus lower quality
proteins that produce more problematic metabolic waste by-products and
residues.
Q. Is Immunocal® contraindicated in Celiac Sprue disease?
A. No. These patients are usually instructed not ingest wheat or
gluten. There is no wheat, or gluten in Immunocal. Furthermore,
Immunocal® is lactose-free. There is no reason to believe that that
Immunocal® would be detrimental in patients with Celiac Sprue.
Q. Who should not take the product?
A. People with an allergy specifically to milk protein, (which is very
rare). NOTE: Please understand that lactose intolerance is NOT a milk
allergy. Also, anyone who has had an organ transplant and is receiving
immunosuppressant therapy should not take Immunocal unless instructed to
do so by his or her physician or another health care professional. The
immune system needs to be suppressed in order to prevent organ
rejection, and Immunocal® may counteract immunosuppressant medicines
such as cyclosporin®.
Q. What are some of the critical ingredients in a daily amount of
Immunocal (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, 4 mg of Iron, and
approximately 40 Calories.
Q. What is the recommended dose for taking Immunocal?
A. Check with your physician or health care professional. If you do not
have a documented glutathione deficiency and are taking Immunocal for
good health, one pack per day is not unreasonable. Generally, most
studies conducted using Immunocal in patients with glutathione
deficiencies used at least 20 grams per day (2 pouches), and some
studies showed increased effectiveness using up to 30 grams (3 pouches)
per day. Most of our customers use 2 boxes per month (this provides 2
pouches, or 20 grams per day per month).
Q. What is the recommended intake of protein for an average adult per
day? A. 50-60 grams of protein. Three packets of Immunocal would provide
50% of this recommended daily intake.
Q. What is the difference in taking Immunocal as opposed to taking
other antioxidants?
A. Vitamin E and C are important antioxidants, and you should consider
these important supplements in your diet. Immunocal 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.
Q. How much does Immunocal® cost?
A. Immunocal can be purchased for as little as $59.40/month.
Q. Is there a test to determine if my glutathione levels are low?
A. Yes. We know of a licensed laboratory that charges only $40 for this
test. DISCLAIMER: We are NOT associated with this laboratory, nor do we
receive ANY reimbursement from recommending their services.
Q. Is Immunocal® listed in the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR)?
A. Yes. Immunocal is the ONLY nutritional product sold by direct sales
to be listed in the prestigious PDR, which is also frequently called the
"physician's bible", and is owned and consulted by virtually every
physician in the USA and world-wide! 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 is found
in virtually every physician's office. Although Immunocal does NOT
require a prescription, Immunocal's inclusion in the PDR is a result of
our recognition by the medical community, of the extensive clinical data
supporting Immunocal's effectiveness, and as a result of our recognition
by Medicare and Medicaid as a reimbursable medical treatment. The
publisher of the PDR, Medical Economics, also produces a smaller
companion volume for non-prescription drugs and herbal medicines. This
volume may contain references to our competitors. ONLY Immunocal® is
listed in the PDR.
Q. Is Immunocal® reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance
programs?
A. Yes. Although Medicare and Medicaid do not endorse or "approve" any
company's product, Immunocal meets the coding determination for coverage
by Medicaid, Medicare, and many private insurance programs. Although the
purchase of Immunocal® does not require a doctor's prescription, a
prescription is required for reimbursement coverage under Medicare and
Medicaid. NOTE: Immunocal is the FIRST product sold by any direct
selling company in the world to ever meet these strict criteria! This is
a phenomenal accomplishment for a non-drug "nutritional supplement", and
clearly establishes a higher level of validation and credibility for
Immunocal! Immunocal has it's own NDC (National Drug Control) registry
number: 28770-0970-01, and is being approved on a state-by-state basis
for reimbursement. The code for Medicare is: B4155. Currently, Ohio, New
Jersey, Minnesota, Nevada, and New York have established reimbursement
guidelines, and decisions in 18 states are currently pending. In some of
these states (notably New York State and California), Immunocal® is
available without restriction on Medicaid. In other states, the
physician must be willing to write a letter of necessity in addition to
writing a prescription for Immunocal® to be reimbursed. Immunocal® meets
the requirements for enteral nutritional supplements which are covered
by Medicare/Medicaid for nutritional management of the patient. This is
available for general practitioners to prescribe. For Medicare patients,
current coverage is limited to Naso-Gastric (NG) tube feedings, but
Medicaid is much less restrictive. Medicaid has broader prescribing
parameters for both oral as well as tube-feeding nutritional management.
Immunocal® will be one of the few nutritional supplements to be listed
in the year 2000 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.
Immunocal's inclusion 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 Immunocal® reimbursement
procedures in your State, please contact our reimbursement Specialist,
Donna Doran RN at: 515-292-7756 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST), or contact your
private insurance plan provider directly.
Q. What is the best way to mix Immunocal?
A. Because Immunocal is a very fine and delicate powder, we recommend
mixing it with water or any juice or liquid that is not above lukewarm
(less than 110 degrees F, and NEVER above 120 degrees F) temperature.
First, mix the packet with approx. 1 tablespoon of the liquid you have
chosen to form a paste. Second, now pour the liquid to fill your glass.
Allow it to sit for a few minutes, stir, and enjoy. Immunocal can also
be mixed in applesauce, yogurt, or sprinkled over cereal without any
particular mixing procedure. The product CANNOT be mixed in a blender
(mechanical mixing damages the milk proteins). You must stir by hand, or
you can purchase an inexpensive "vortex-mixer". We will ship you a
portable, battery-operated vortex-mixer FREE with your first shipment of
Immunocal on the Immunocare program (when you sign up using your credit
card to receive monthly shipments of 1 box of Immunocal or more), or
when you purchase a business-builder " Action Pack".
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mystyle10
Are you a doc? if so what kind ?
and.. do you think it's a good product ?
mystyle
LyndaNP
Hi,
> Hi Linda
>
> Are you a doc? if so what kind ?
I am an Adult and Geriatriv Nurse Practitioner.
>
> and.. do you think it's a good product ?
I doubt it's effcacy.
Peace,
Lynda