ProBoost Thymic Protein A

Boosting thymus gland to stimulate the immune system
4 mcg, 30 packets, Code 525, $69.95

In 1981 the anti-aging benefits of boosting thymus gland activity to help coordinate an attack on cancer cells and other infectious agents was discovered. Since that time Life Extension has continually sought the means to do this.

The thymus is the primary gland of the lymphatic system located just beneath the breastbone. The thymus is largest relative to body weight at the age of two, is absolutely largest at puberty, and begins to rapidly shrivel and atrophy soon thereafter. By 40, the average person has only a small portion of his or her thymus still intact.

When small animals have their thymus removed they experience a profound wasting disease, characterized by an increased incidence of infection, cancer, immune system suppression, failure to grow, allergies, neuromuscular paralysis, and autoimmune diseases. In 1964, researchers proved that hormone-like factors from thymus tissue prevent many of the symptoms of the wasting syndrome caused by thymectomy.

The T-4 helper cell is the most important cell in the immune system because it controls many key functions of immunity. It does this by secreting lymphokines and cytokines, among them interleukin-2 and interferon, which “tell” cells to attack and destroy invading pathogens. T-4 cells also transform B cells into antibody-producers to particular antigens. In addition, T-4 cells call on bone marrow to manufacture more of itself and other types of T-cells, which play a role in producing white blood cell levels, red blood cells and the important natural killer cells, that attack and destroy cancer cells. However, as initially produced in the bone marrow, T-4 cells will not perform these functions unless they are first “programmed” in the thymus where they are preprocessed to gain specificity to antigens which have previously stimulated the immune system.

A daily dose of Thymic Protein A could make a difference to longevity. ProBoost is the original formula by the manufacturer.

Dr. Terry Beardsley has patented a technology to grow thymus cells in the laboratory and then purify a specific thymus protein, Thymic Protein A, that will:

• Help T-cells to mature and be capable of responding to specific antigens
  
• -Stimulate production of interleukin-2 by T-4 cells
  
• -Suppress flu virus
  
• Enhance immune response to all infectious agents
  
  

Dosage and use

• One packet daily or every other day is suggested for healthy people.
  
• Those with serious health problems may wish to take more.
  
• Empty packet under the tongue and allow to dissolve for 3 minutes before swallowing.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease