Immune System - Enhancement

These Substances may Improve the General Health of the Immune System

Alkaloids

 Berberine may stimulate the Immune System. 

 Oxindole Alkaloids (found in Cat’s Claw) may stimulate various aspects of the Immune System.  ^[1]

Amino Acids

 Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may stimulate the Immune System.  ^[2]

 Alanine (Beta-Alanine form) may improve the function of the Immune System in persons whose Immune Systems are suppressed. 

 Arginine (in non-excessive quantities) may stimulate several aspects of the Immune System.  ^[3]

 Aspartic Acid (in non-excessive quantities) may mildly stimulate the Immune System. 

 Citrulline may improve the function of the Immune System. 

 Cysteine may improve various aspects of the Immune System. 

 Dimethyl Glycine (DMG) may improve the Immune System''s responses by 400 - 1,000%. 

 Glutamine may improve the function of the Immune System.  ^[4]

 Glycine is required by Immune System for the synthesis of non-essential Amino Acids. 

 Ornithine may improve the function of the Immune System.  ^[5]

 Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (OKG) may improve the function of the Immune System and may counteract the suppression of the Immune System that can occur as a result of Surgery or excessive Stress.  ^[6]

Carbohydrates

 Astragalan B may stimulate the Immune System. 

 Beta 1,3 Glucan may stimulate various aspects of the Immune System.  ^[7]

 Beta 1,6 Glucan may stimulate the Immune System. 

 Fucoidan may stimulate the Immune System. 

 KS-2(a Peptidomannan found in Shiitake Mushrooms) may stimulate several aspects of the Immune System. 

 Lentinan may stimulate the Immune System. 

Carotenoids

 Astaxanthin may enhance various aspects of the Immune System.  ^[8]

 Beta-Carotene may stimulate the Immune System.  ^[9]

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Atmospheric Ions - Negative may improve the function of the Immune System (by decreasing circulating Serotonin levels). 

 Fluorescent Lighting - Full Spectrum may enhance the function of the Immune System. 

Enzymes

 Glutathione Peroxidase may prevent damage to the Immune System by Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Free Radicals. 

Hormones

 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) may activate many aspects of the Immune System.  ^[10]

 Human Growth Hormone (hGH) may be necessary for the optimal function of many components of the Immune System. 

 Melatonin (in correct dosages and only used as a supplement in people over the age of 40) may stimulate various aspects of the Immune System:  ^[11]

 There are specific binding sites for Melatonin on many cells of the Immune System and Melatonin supplementation can benefit persons whose Immune Systems are suppressed due to old age.

 Testosterone may stimulate some aspects of the Immune System. 

 Thymosin (a group of hormones manufactured by the Thymus) may improve the function of the Immune System.  ^[12]

Lipids

 AL 721 may enhance the Immune System in older (but not younger) subjects. 

 Alkylglycerols may stimulate the Immune System.  ^[13]

 Alpha-Linolenic Acid(LNA) may enhance some functions of the Immune System and may prevent the suppression of the Immune System that is caused by intensive Exercise.  ^[14]

 Beta-Sitosterol may counteract the suppression of the Immune System that occurs following Endurance Exercise.  ^[15]

 Beta-Sitosterol Glycoside may counteract the suppression of the ImmuneSystem that occurs following Endurance Exercise.  ^[16]

 Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (consumed orally) may inhibit the ability of exposure to UV-B to supress the Immune System.  ^[17]

 Prostaglandin E1 may improve the function of the Immune System.

 Squalene may improve the function of the Immune System.  ^[18]