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Immunocal (or HMS-90) contains several different proteins with special structural and functional properties which collectively provide a combination of important health benefits.
The name Immunocal refers to its effect on immune functions. The claim stating that Immunocal is effective in maintaining a strong immune system has been officially approved by Health Canada. Most people know that modern medicine is still relatively helpless in the face of viral epidemics such as HIV, SARS or the flu virus. In the time of globalization and increasing international travel activities it is only a question of time that a new epidemic will spread around the globe and eventually reach North America. Moreover, irrespective of these global threats, each of us is confronted with a constant barrage of colds and flus. The decisive question is whether the first encountered viruses will be eliminated by our immune system or stay and manifest themselves as a disease. This decisively depends on the strength of our immune system regardless of whether this moment is any time soon or in the more distant future. Someone who is taking Immunocal every day is best prepared for this moment.
What is Immunocal?
Immunocal is an all-natural non-prescription health product available worldwide. This special protein holds many national and international patents and is medically recognized in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (“PDR” U.S.A.) and Compendium of Pharmaceutical Specialties (“CPS” Canada). It has undergone over 30 years of research and has been taken safely and effectively by millions of individuals.
What does Immunocal do?
Immunocal acts in two ways – it is a very high quality protein that provides
all the amino acids your body needs, and, more critically, it raises a substance
in your body called “glutathione”. Glutathione plays many roles in your body,
the four most important of which can be summarized by the acronym:
AID = E2
A –
Antioxidant: Glutathione is the body’s “Master Antioxidant”
I –
Immune System: Glutathione is critical for immune function
D –
Detoxification: Glutathione is your cell's key detoxification
enzyme
E2–
Glutathione contributes to your overall energy at
many levels
How does Immunocal work?
The Natural Health Products Directorate of Health Canada has issued an NPN
(Natural Product Number) for the specific health claim “Immunocal is a
natural source of the glutathione precursor cysteine for the maintenance of a
strong immune system.” (NPN-80004370)
Immunocal contains specific fragile proteins that supply your body with the
building blocks needed for the production of glutathione in your cells.
These building blocks are called “precursors” and glutathione precursors are
relatively rare in our normal diets. Unfortunately, eating glutathione itself
does not effectively raise glutathione in the cells; this is why we need the
precursors.
Why is glutathione important?
Glutathione is an essential component of your cells, with low glutathione
levels, cells cannot perform many of their functions properly. Although
glutathione functions in dozens of roles in our metabolism, the major functions
can be summarized in four areas:
- It is the major antioxidant produced by the body.
Antioxidants such as vitamins C or E cannot be made by your body and in fact
could not work properly if glutathione were not present.
- Our immune systems depend on a steady supply of
glutathione. Without it, our immune defenses become weakened.
- It is important in detoxifying many substances including
heavy metals, breakdown products of cigarettes and automobile exhaust, many
cancer-causing agents, and a multitude of pollutants and toxins we encounter
on a daily basis.
- The major source of energy produced in our cells is
derived from tiny structures called mitochondria. These mitochondria would
literally burn up without the presence of glutathione.