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Frequently Asked Questions About ImmunoLin
1. What is ImmunoLin™?
Just as colostrum is the precursor to milk, blood serum is the precursor to colostrum and ImmunoLin™ is serum in its most concentrated form. To understand the relationship between ImmunoLin™ and colostrum, a quote by Doug Wyatt (CEO of Symbiotics) in Supplement Industry Executive, June/July 2000 explains that colostrum is essentially blood serum: "This (colostrum) is blood without the platelets, and the blood serum in this case is the immune system that is produced out of the mother's breast. It is an exact copy of the immune system and contains such elements as growth factors and immune factors. . ."

ImmunoLin™ is obtained directly from bovine serum and consists of the same immuno-proteins and growth factors that are contained in colostrum. As a result, ImmunoLin™ is not only more concentrated than colostrum but it is more consistent in composition as well. The bovine serum used in the preparation of ImmunoLin™ comes from US beef cattle and is the richest available source of immuno-proteins. More than half of the immuno-proteins found in ImmunoLin™ are immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM, and IgA). Immunoglobulins are a very specialized type of protein used to help protect an animal from disease. ImmunoLin is the first immunoglobulin-rich supplement to utilize a USDA inspected and approved source of immunoglobulin.
 
2. Why do people use ImmunoLin™?
As the incidence of antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to increase worldwide, ImmunoLin™ gives people the choice of supplemental immunological protection in the form of bovine immunoglobulin. Stress, poor nutrition, dieting, travel, disease, medical therapies, strenuous athletic training, and genetic disorders can all contribute to a weakened immune system. ImmunoLin™ can also be used to support a healthy, functional digestive system. ImmunoLin™ is designed for those people who desire better health through a stronger immune system.

Unlike colostrum, ImmunoLin™ does not contain any dairy products such as lactose, casein, or lactoglobulins which makes it the product of choice for people who are lactose intolerant and/or allergic to milk products. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act was designed to give consumers access to safe, natural products, like ImmunoLin™, that they can use to support and maintain their own health.
 
3. What ensures that ImmunoLin™ is a safe product to use?
ImmunoLin™ consists of naturally occurring proteins that are concentrated using stringent quality control procedures. The raw material is collected in USDA-inspected facilities and approved for use in food products. The purification of ImmunoLin takes place in a closed system, which insures against contamination. The facility itself is compliant with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for food products. To eliminate the risk of mad cow disease (BSE), only U.S. beef cattle are used in the production of ImmunoLin™. It is also important to note that bovine growth hormone (rBST) is approved for use in dairy cattle, not beef. The final product must meet more stringent internal quality standards than the standards for ingredients used in infant formula.
 
4. How is ImmunoLin™ declared on the label of a dietary supplement?
We recommend to manufacturers that they use the brand name, ImmunoLin™, as well as the common and usual term for ImmunoLin™, "Immunoglobulin concentrate (from bovine serum)". We also suggest that the level of the active component in the product, IgG, be stated on the label. Consumers should know what they are purchasing. The name "ImmunoLin™" on the label represents a product with the highest quality immune support ingredient on the market.
 
5. Is ImmunoLin™ safe to consume?
Immunoglobulin has been consumed for centuries in the form of milk, colostrum and meat products. More than 100 published studies have documented the safety of oral immunoglobulin for immune support. In addition, Proliant has conducted clinical studies evaluating bovine serum-based immunoglobulin in both children and adults. The studies found that serum based products like ImmunoLin™ are safe and acceptable for human consumption.1,2,3

A recent letter to the editor published in the New England Journal of Medicine raised some concerns about the use of "raw animal tissues and dietary supplements". Proliant Inc. has invested years of research and experience in food ingredients into the development of ImmunoLin™. We, nor any quality supplement manufacturer we are aware of, utilizes "raw animal tissues" in dietary supplements. Animal proteins, including immunoglobulin, when produced responsibly with the proper techniques in place, contribute daily to the health and quality of life of millions of people. We hope that your questions about ImmunoLin™ have been answered and you, too, will experience the better health it offers.
 
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