Immune System: The Body's First Line of Defense
How the Immune System Works (brief look)
Cells that will grow into the many types of more specialized cells that circulate throughout the immune system are produced in the bone marrow. This nutrient-rich, spongy tissue is found in the center shafts of certain long, flat bones of the body, such as the bones of the pelvis. The cells most relevant for understanding vaccines are the lymphocytes, numbering close to one trillion.
The two major classes of lymphocytes are B cells, which grow to maturity in the bone marrow, and T cells, which mature in the thymus, high in the chest behind the breastbone.
B cells produce antibodies that circulate in the blood and lymph streams and attach to foreign antigens to mark them for destruction by other immune cells.
B cells are part of what is known as antibody-mediated or humoral immunity, so called because the antibodies circulate in blood and lymph, which the ancient Greeks called, the body's "humors."
B cells become plasma cells, which produce antibodies when a foreign antigen triggers the immune response.
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Certain T cells, which also patrol the blood and lymph for foreign invaders, can do more than mark the antigens; they attack and destroy diseased cells they recognize as foreign. T lymphocytes are responsible for cell-mediated immunity (or cellular immunity). T cells also orchestrate, regulate and coordinate the overall immune response. T cells depend on unique cell surface molecules called the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) to help them recognize antigen fragments.
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Bio-FCTS
Bio-FCTS - is a broad spectrum bioflavonoid product fortified with vitamin C
and providing glandular/organ specific support. Among their functions,
bioflavonoids act as antioxidants, help to stabilize vitamin C, and support
immune health. Each capsule supplies:
Vitamin C. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75 mg
Quercetin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 100 mg
Proprietary Blend: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 mg Buckwheat Culture, Green Tea
Extract (40% catechins) (leaves), Citrus Bioflavonoids, Neonatal Thymus (from
bovine), and Neonatal Spleen (from bovine). RECOMMENDATION: One (1) capsule each
day as a dietary supplement or as otherwise directed by a healthcare
professional. Contains: 90 Capsules
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Cytozyme-THY
Cytozyme-THY (Neonatal Thymus) - supplies glandular specific support as
Neonatal Thymus Concentrate (bovine), combined with SOD and catalase, important
antioxidant enzymes. Thymic function is critical in immune health, however
thymic function declines with age. The Thymus gland is most active following
birth (neonatal stage). Each tablet supplies:
Neonatal Thymus Concentrate (from bovine) . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 125 mg
Superoxide Dismutase (from vegetable culture) . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 20 mcg
Catalase (from vegetable culture) . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 mcg
RECOMMENDATION: One (1)
tablet one (1) to three (3) times each day as a dietary supplement or as
otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.
Contains: 60 Tablets; 180 Tablets
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Phosphatidylcholine
Phosphatidylcholine - supplemental source of this important phospholipid,
which is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is important for normal
cellular membrane function and repair. Phosphatidylcholine (From Soy)
Each capsule supplies:
420 mg of Phosphatidylcholine from
Lecithin (soy source)
RECOMMENDATION: One (1) to three
(3) capsules each day as a dietary supplement or as otherwise directed by a
healthcare professional.
Contains: 100
Capsules
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