PharmaGuard Thymus

for health of immune system

Recommended Intake:

One or two PharmaGuard Thymus capsules taken daily after food. Professional discretion and clinical assessment may indicate different daily requirements.

Safety

Individuals allergic to any of the ingredients should avoid use of the product

Code

pg76760

PharmaGuard Thymus has been discontinued. However, we can offer the following:

Nutri-West Thymo-Lyph

and

Nutri-West Core Level Thymus

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

• Derived from disease free herds in New Zealand

• PharmaGuard Thymus is useful as an adjunctive support along with antioxidants and other immune supportive nutrients

• 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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