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PharmaGuard
Thymus
62mg
Lamb Thymus Concentrate (from New Zealand Lamb)
(now discontinued - see above for
alternatives) The
Thymus gland is an
important organ in maintaining immune status, especially for the
development of T-Lymphocytes (white blood cells associated with antibody
production). T-Lymphocytes
migrate from the bone marrow to the thymus where they mature and
differentiate. Nutritional
Role of Active Ingredients
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Derived
from disease free herds in New Zealand
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PharmaGuard
Thymus is useful as an adjunctive support along with antioxidants
and other immune supportive nutrients
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PharmaGuard
Thymus is an ideal glandular source for individuals sensitive to
Thymus derived from bovine or porcine sources
(please
read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
Suitable
to combine with:
Vitamin
C
500-1000mg
Bioflavone
1000 1 tablet daily
Oligoflavan
1 capsule daily
This information is not intended to
replace the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
Thymus
Gland
The thymus gland is part of the Immune System that produces Hormones to support
the development of the immune cells.
The thymus shrinks as people age. At birth thymic tissue represents O.4% of body
weight. At the age of 70, the thymus accounts for only 0.0007%. This atrophy
correlates with a gradual weakening of the immune system. Orally administered
extracts of beef and lamb thymus and bovine colostrum have been used to
support the function of the thymus gland. Antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin
E, Beta Carotene and Selenium are nutrients that enhance T-cell function and may
retard thymic shrinkage because the gland is susceptible to oxidative damage.
The amino acids Ornithine and Arginine can also stimulate the thymus gland.
Zinc, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C seem crucial to support thymic hormone production
and cell-dependent immune function. Echinacea and licorice enhance immune
function performed by the thymus gland. Thymic factors are being studied as
therapeutic agents for Aids patients and cancer patients.
The thymic hormones include thymosin, thymic humoral factor, thymic factor and
thymopoietin. Together they promote the proliferation and maturation of various
types of T cells, lymphocytes (white bloo d cells) that help defend the body
against foreign invaders. Helper T cells (which activate other lymphocytes),
cytotoxic T cells (which attack cells) and suppressor T cells (which limit
lymphocyte activity) represent the major class of T cells.
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