Helper T-Cells

Also known as:  CD4 Cells;  CD4+ Cells;  CD+T-Lymphocytes;  Helper T4 Cells;  Helper-Inducer T-Lymphocytes;  Helper-Inducer T-Cells;  Inducer Cells;  OKT4+ Cells;  OKT-4 Cells;  T Helper Cells;  T-4 Helper Cells;  T4 Cells;  T4 Helper Cells;  T4 Lymphocytes

Helper T-Cells are a type of T-Lymphocyte White Blood Cell.

Immune System

 Helper T-Cells stimulate B-Lymphocytes and other types of T-Lymphocytes to activate an immune response to Antigens.

 Helper T-Cells stimulate the conversion of B-Lymphocytes to Plasma Cells.

 Helper T-Cells stimulate the growth of NK Lymphocytes.

 Interleukin 2 is manufactured by Helper T-Cells (in response to instructions from Interleukin 1).

 Helper T-Cells counterbalance the function of Suppressor T-Cells:

 The normal ratio of Helper T-Cells to Suppressor T-Cells is between 1.02:1 and 2.46:1.

Amino Acids

 Arginine may stimulate the production of Helper T-Cells.  ^[1]

 Histidine may regulate the ratio between Suppressor T-Cells and Helper T-Cells. 

Carbohydrates

 Acemannan may stimulate the production of Helper T-Cells.  ^[2]

 Beta 1,6 Glucan may prevent the HIV Virus from killing Helper T-Cells. 

Carotenoids

 Beta-Carotene may increase the production of and enhances the function of Helper T-Cells.  ^[3]

Hormones

 Cortisol (applied topically) may stimulate the production of Helper T-Cells in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients.  ^[4]

 Melatonin may stimulate the release of Interleukin-2 (IL-2) from Helper T-Cells.  ^[5]

Immune System Chemicals

 Interleukin 1 (produced by Macrophages) activates Helper T-Cells and stimulates Helper T-Cells to produce Interleukin 2.

Lipids

 Alkylglycerols may stimulate the activity of Helper T-Cells.  ^[6]

 Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) may increase the body’s Helper T-Cell count. 

Microorganisms

 Bifidobacteria lactis may stimulate the production of Helper T-Cells.  ^[7]

Minerals

 Selenium may enhance the funciton of Helper T-Cells.  ^[8]

 Zinc may increase Helper T-Cell levels: 

 In one human study, 200 mg of Zinc Sulfate per day for thirty days increased Helper T-Cell levels in AIDS patients.

Nucleic Acids

 Supplemental Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) may stimulate the production of Helper T-Cells.  ^[9]

Peptides

 Thymic Protein A (TPA) may enhance the function of Helper T-Cells and stimulates the maturation of Helper T-Cells:  ^[10]