• Treating Chronically Ill Patients with Transfer Factor  Carol Ann Ryser, M.D.
• Transfer Factor in Pediatrics - Healthier Kids Markowitz, M.D.
• Immune System Disorders Fall Into Two Broad Categories 
• Quality Control Protocol: Herd Management

• Transfer Factor for pets (dogs, cats & horses, livestocks)
• Product Description and Supplemental Facts

How to order Transfer Factor Products
The American Medical Review: Transfer Factor

Click here for the Quality Control Protocol: Herd Management information

What are transfer factors and how do they work? Soon after giving birth, female mammals produce colostrum, which is a milk-like substance that jump-starts a newborn's immune system. Researchers now believe that the benefits of colostrum don't necessarily end there. If you have a compromised immune system or are just looking for a boost to your healthy immune system, colostrum may be the jump-start you need to fight infection or immune-related chronic diseases such as cancer. 

Transfer Factor is a set of messaging molecules that convey immune information within an individual's immune system. Nature also uses transfer factor to carry immune information from one individual's immune system to another individual. This in fact is how it got its name: by being the factor that transferred immunity from one person to another. Transfer factors are the primary communications used by the immune system to defend against harmful microbial threats. Transfer factors are small molecules that occur naturally in all mammals and are passed from mother to newborn through the mother's first milk called colostrum. By transferring information from cell to cell, transfer factors serve as "teachers" to the cells, ensuring a strong immune system capable of surviving, even thriving, in its new environment.

How was Transfer Factor discovered? In 1949 Dr. H. Sherwood Lawrence was working on the problem of tuberculosis. What he was trying to discover was if any component of the blood could convey a tubercular sensitivity from an exposed recovered donor to a naive recipient. Whole blood transfusions could be used but only between people of the same blood type. Lawrence first separated the blood's immune cells, the lymphocytes or white blood cells, from the whole blood. Then he broke open the lymphocytes and separated the contents of the cells into various size fractions. What he found was that a fraction of small molecules was able to transfer tuberculin sensitivity to a naive recipient. This is what Dr. Lawrence called transfer factor.

Transfer factors may become a valuable way to treat communicable disease in the future as researchers learn more and gain the ability to isolate specific factors. In fact, transfer factors may someday cure the diseases ravaging the world population, such as AIDS and Ebola. After the tragic 2002 Ebola outbreak in Uganda, freelance journalist Sam Wainaina explored the potential benefits of transfer factors in Africa. In his article, Wainaina concluded that had transfer factors been used during the outbreak, it could have been contained sooner, saving lives and avoiding mass hysteria.

Is blood the only source of transfer factor?  Originally it was. It was not until the mid 1980's that two researchers came up with the idea that Transfer Factor may also be present in colostrum. The confirmation of this discovery was awarded a patent in 1989. Colostrum is now the best source of transfer factor.

What is colostrum?  It is the first milk that a mother produces immediately after giving birth.

What prompted these scientists to look for Transfer Factor in colostrum?  Those who have worked with cattle know that if a calf is not allowed to nurse from its mother it will most often die within a short time. The calves would die in spite of an abundance of food. Death in these cases was cause by infections brought on by the most common organisms. For whatever reason the immune systems of these calves were not working. Seeing this suggests that there is some kind of immune information was being transferred from the mother and her infant. The logical question then became: was it transfer factor? The answer was a resounding YES!

Transfer Factor™ is isolated from colostrum, what about milk allergies and lactose intolerance? Milk allergies are caused by the large milk proteins, primarily casein, and to a lesser extent the immunoglobulins. These proteins are completely removed from the transfer factor. Lactose intolerance is most common in Oriental populations; much less so in those of European or African decent. We are conscience of this concern and remove the lactose from our product.

Can persons who have milk allergies use Transfer Factor XF?
Yes. Transfer factors themselves are non-allergenic. Common allergens such as immunoglobulins and casein are removed from Transfer Factor products.

Can persons who are lactose intolerant use Transfer Factor XF?
Yes! Lactose intolerant persons can consume up to three grams of lactose without difficulty due to colonic bacterial digestion. The amount of residual lactose is well below these sensitivity limits.

Are there any differences between dried colostrum and 4Life’s Transfer Factor XF?
Unlike colostrum, Transfer Factor XF contains a concentrated amount of transfer factors, the active ingredient found in colostrum. Through a special patented process licensed to 4Life, transfer factors are separated from other components found in this “first milk.” Transfer factors readily survive digestion and are easily absorbed, unlike the antibodies and proteins found in colostrum. In addition, Transfer Factor XF has undergone a special stabilization process to protect the effectiveness of the transfer factors.

How does Transfer Factor™ compare to the colostrum products that are on the market now?  We looked seriously at hyperimmunized colostrum and eggs. These products are good but certain issues must be addressed. First the milk allergy and lactose intolerance issues as we discussed above. Second the issue of immunoglobulin or antibody effectiveness. The use of cross species antibody therapy can be effective in the short run. Long-term use is ineffective since the recipient develops antibodies to the foreign antibody thus destroying its effectiveness. Antibody therapy is given intravenously since oral consumption leads to acid degradation in the stomach.

Is Transfer Factor™ only good for newborns?  Transfer Factor is good for everyone who needs an extra immune boost. The three groups who are most in need of immune strengthening are the young, the old, and anyone under stress. Almost all of us fall into one of these categories. We often talk of the baby-boom generation. Most of these people are at an age where already their immune systems are becoming lax. Transfer Factor is a way to boost a lagging immune system.

Is transfer factor safe for infants? Colostral transfer factor was designed by Nature for newborns. Removal of the milk allergens and lactose leaves only the essence of the immunological information in the form of Transfer Factor™.

Are there studies to back up the power of transfer factors? There have been over 3000 medical studies completed and 40 million dollars spent in researching the benefits of transfer factors. 4Life Transfer Factor™ and Transfer Factor Plus™ were tested for their ability to increase Natural Killer Cell (NK) activity by the Institute of Longevity Medicine in California. Natural Killer Cells seek and destroy harmful cells through direct contact. Natural Killer Cells are especially important in strengthening and supporting the immune system. Test results showed that 4Life Transfer Factor™ boosted NK cell activity 103% above normal immune response without supplementation, more than two times higher than the next highest product. The study also showed that Transfer Factor Plus™ increased the NK cell activity over 430% above normal immune response without supplementation, or about five times higher than any of the other previously tested products. With the ability of transfer factors to boost the immune system this will help stop the overuse of antibiotics. According to David Markowitz, M.D. who has been running a clinical trial in his pediatric practice, "In an aged match review of transfer factor users we have seen 74% less reported illness and 84% less use of antibiotics."

The American Medical Review: Transfer Factor

Transfer Factor Question?    or use this contact form   You can also call 206-984-3009  - Transfer Factor Educational Page    Ron Knisely (integrated medical research analyst) explores the science behind the Transfer Factor technology every Monday at 9:15 PM (EST) 218-486-1300  code # 914079 - Dr. Olson offers a Transfer Factor health education call the third Thursday of every month at 8 PM (EST): 877-678-5433 access code: 810483#  (much time is dedicated to questions and answers. No charge for either call) 

 
Immune system disorders fall into two broad categories: 

1. Immunodeficiency - when the immune system does not recognize invaders as being undesirable 

and therefore does not mobilize to destroy them. 
2. Autoimmunity (self-destruction) - when the immune system fails to recognize 'self' as friendly and

ounts an attack on itself." Explaining Autoimmune Disease by David Isenberg, PhD and John Morrow, PhD 


Duane Townsend, MD - "Transfer Factor helps to modulate the immune system."

Baruch Rosen MD - "Transfer Factor Plus, a preparation which enhances and stimulates the body's 
own immune system to fight against all pathogens, viral or otherwise."

  Has Transfer Factor™ been scientifically validated? In the 50 years since Dr. Lawrence’s pioneering work, 11 international conferences have been convened and an estimated $40 million has been spent on scientific research, resulting in over 3,000 scientific papers documenting the results. Dr. William J. Hennen has authored two publications reviewing the volumes of research available on transfer factors as well as the additional components found in Transfer Factor Plus™ Dr. Hennen has summarized a portion of this research in a forty-eight-page booklet for the general public. This booklet is available at amazon.com

Bovine colostrum's high concentration of IgG-type immunoglobulins is especially significant for people suffering from acquired immune deficiency syndrome. While a healthy immune system can easily fight a form of diarrhea called cryptosporidiosis, it can be deadly for AIDS patients. IgG-type immunoglobulins are particularly effective against Cryptosporidium parvum, the microorganism that causes this form of disease. In fact, according to the Health Science Institute's Underground Cures, "colostrum is able to ameliorate or completely eliminate the clinical symptoms of those suffering from cryptosporidiosis."

The Germ Survival Guide recommends Transfer Factor and and Transfer Factor Plus. This new book written by Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., Steven J. Bock, M.D. is designed to give families and individuals preventative strategies to use to protect against germs and environmental threats. Transfer Factor and Transfer Factor Plus are extolled in the book as an effective way to optimize immune system function so that personal immunity is at its best in the face of a variety of health threats.

Who can benefit from taking Transfer Factor XF? 
Everyone who needs an extra immune boost can benefit from taking Transfer Factor XF.

Can pregnant women take Transfer Factor XF? 
There have been no adverse responses reported while taking Transfer Factor XF during pregnancy, but as with any supplement, consult a physician.

Why should I use Transfer Factor XF if I received immune information as an infant?
The transfer factors we received from our mothers as infants helped educate and strengthen our naïve immune systems for the challenges of that time. Today, more than ever, we are exposed to new immune 
challenges, while our immune systems have become weakened with age. Strengthening our immune systems can be critical to lifelong health.

How often should I take Transfer Factor XF?
Every day our bodies create new immune cells that need instruction. To meet this need, Transfer Factor XF should be used on a daily basis to provide the immune system with continual support against an environment filled with new and emerging health challenges. Transfer Factor XF, taken on a daily basis, provides effective support for the immune system. 

What conditions are responsive to Transfer Factor™?  Transfer factor preparations have been used to effectively treat a wide range of diseases. These include bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, parasitic, viral, and cancer. It is in part because of AIDS, or more specifically our frustration in treating AIDS, that transfer factor is experiencing a resurgence of research interest. In fact a recent international symposium held in Italy was titled: "Transfer Factor in the Era of AIDS".

If Transfer Factor™ is so effective why hasn't the pharmaceutical industry jumped on Transfer Factor™? I think that is exactly what we are seeing in many foreign countries notably China, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Japan. In the US transfer factor has had an interesting history. The idea of transfer factor flies in the face of conventional immunology. In the 50’s antibiotics were the golden child of medicine followed in the 60's by steroids like cortisone for inflammation and the synthetic steroid hormones like ethinyl estrogen and progestin that were used to create the birth control pill. After an initial delay transfer factor hit its heyday in the 70's and early 80's. Results however were inconsistent as researchers dove in sometimes with more enthusiasm than skill. The key feature that was missing in these investigations was a dependable assay technique for quality control of the product. The quality control issue was not resolved until the mid 1980's. Given that transfer factor is not a single entity, the pharmaceutical companies had fits to trying to purify the material without losing efficacy. This force-fit into the single-entity, single-function drug dogma was disastrous. The next issue that slowed transfer factor research is the age-old issue of funding. When AIDS hit the popular press politicians shifted funding into AIDS research but with the focus on finding the cause and then finding a drug that would cure AIDS. The work of a few dedicated, but under-funded, researchers and the inability of the mainstream medical-pharmaceutical industry have combined to again focus attention on transfer factor as one of the few modalities that is effective against diseases of viral origin.

Are there reasons why we haven't seen transfer factor as a food supplement before now?  Yes, there are two doors that recently have opened that allow transfer factor to be effectively marketed now. The first door to open was the passage of DSHEA in 1994. The provision for structure-functions claims allows the story of transfer factor to be told without jeopardizing its status as a nutritional supplement. The second is technical. Transfer factor was definitely an idea way ahead of its time and it had to wait for technology to catch up. The processing methods that allow for large-scale extraction of transfer factor have only recently been perfected and a commercial product has only been available for the past year.

How does one discuss Transfer Factor™ in terms of structure-function claims?   Simplistically, transfer factor strengthens the immune system. But that is simplistic and could be used to describe a number of herbal products and other supplements. Let me answer the question by first reiterating that transfer factor is not just a single entity. Transfer factor is in fact a complex mixture containing three separate fractions. These three fractions are an INDUCER fraction, and ANTIGEN SPECIFIC fraction, and a SUPPRESSOR fraction. Since our immune systems fight the microbe wars for us, let me use a military analogy to explain these three functions. The inducer fraction serves as the drill Sargent of basic training whipping the immune system into shape but not telling them who to go out and attack. The antigen specific fraction is like a set of wanted posters identifying critical features of the bad guys. If we were microbes these specific identifiers would be our fingerprints, mug shots, etc. Similarly a whole set of transfer factors are made against a single microbe type. Finally the suppressor fraction is like the politicians who declare an end to the war and demobilize the troops. Without this action a lot of excessive damage is done both in war and within ourselves. When our immune system does not demobilize or overreacts we suffer from autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and allergies. Unlike most immune supplements, that provide the building blocks for proper immune function, transfer factor is immune intelligence. It is immune information and education that focuses the immune system keeping it on task and effective. This is a whole new concept in immune system strengthening.

Is Transfer Factor™ FDA approved? Foods and dietary supplements are not approved per se by the FDA and food supplements derived from milk would certainly fall under the category of Generally Recognized As Safe [GRAS].

Is Transfer Factor™ safe? Researchers have given huge doses of Transfer Factor™ to volunteers in an attempt to trigger some sort of adverse reaction. No negative side effects were observed even with massive doses.

Are there any reports about Transfer Factor™ helping people with cancer? Radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery are the commonly used conventional cancer treatments. Both radiation and chemotherapy are highly damaging to fast growing cells in the body such as the intestinal lining, the bone marrow and the cells of the immune system. After these treatments persons often have to be on very strong antibiotics in order to prevent infections. The use of transfer factor during radiation or chemotherapy protects the immune system by some mechanism which we do not fully understand at the present. In cases of surgical removal of certain tumors the use of Transfer Factor™ as an adjuvant therapy resulted in a consistently higher survival rate.

What about colds?  Colds are viral diseases and transfer factor is used most commonly against viral conditions. Studies of transfer factor and colds have not been officially done but interestingly cold relief is a commonly reported side effect of taking Transfer Factor™.

What is the difference between transfer factors and colostrum? Transfer factors are the most powerful part of colostrum. Colostrum contains bovine specific antibodies that can cause allergic reactions. However, transfer factors are not species-specific and can be given to another mammal without reaction. In addition, transfer factor supplements are vastly more concentrated than colostrum alone. In fact, you would have to consume many quarts of colostrum to receive the same benefits of one transfer factor capsule.

Who makes transfer factor? Through a special patented process licensed to 4Life Research™ www.4-life.com, transfer factors are extracted from cow colostrum. 4Life's™ Transfer Factor™ naturally supports the body's immune system, communicating immune information more efficiently among the cells in the body, and ultimately enhancing the body's ability to withstand attacks on its health. In addition, transfer factors are unique because they also contain a suppressor factor, which helps to normalize and balance an overactive immune system.

What diseases are transfer factors used for? Transfer factors have been researched for over 50 years and have been successfully used to treat bacterial diseases, viral infections, parasitic diseases, cancer, fungal infections, autoimmune diseases, neurological diseases and much more. In addition, no adverse side effects have been reported. Below are three testimonials from veterinarians using Transfer FactorTM on their patients:

    Steven Slagle, DVM: "A cat with leukemia, an oral tumor, and posterior paralysis due to a spinal tumor was very ill and emaciated. One month after starting her on Transfer Factor Plus TM at 1 capsule per day, there was regression of the oral tumor, restored appetite with some weight gain, and increased sociability. Five months later, this cat continues to improve--she regained her normal weight, her oral tumor has regressed 80%, and she has regained use of her hind legs and tail."

    Sam Jones, DVM: "Two cats, both about 8 years old, had severe diabetes. It was impossible to get the including requirements adjusted. They had lost weight to the point that they were skin and bones. Both catch had no quality of life left. After one week of being on Transfer FactorTM we were about to get their insulin requirements adjusted. It is now six months later and they have both regained their weight, and have great quality of life and health."

    Sam Jones, DVM: "A four month old kitten had a severe skin condition that was diagnosed to be ringworm. After four months of conventional therapy the resistant ringworm infection was not resolved. We put the kitten on Transfer FactorTM and within 5 days, there were no apparent ringworm lesions remaining. Within a few weeks all the hair had grown back and the now 9-month-old cat has a beautiful glossy coat. The ringworm lesions have not returned." More about Transfer Factor in veterinary medicine

Most popular products...

In 2002, 4Life Transfer Factor was featured in the publicly televised American Medical Review (AMR). Since 2001, 4Life products have appeared in every publication of the Non-Prescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements Physician's Desk Reference (PDR). 

Are you looking to use this product just for yourself or are you looking to share Transfer Factors with friend and family?
If you are going to share the information about Transfer Factor with others, you'll receive a free personalized educational website translated in over 15 languages.. The consumer market for dietary supplements is exploding worldwide. More and more people are looking for alternative or complementary approaches to healthcare challenges. Second, the baby boomers are focusing on anti-aging. When we supply what is missing or deficient into the diets of people to help their immune systems work, we see an across-the-board improvement. Looking good and feeling great! Wellness means more than just physical health. You are ‘well’ when you have peace of mind about your family and finances, when you also have time to pursue what matters most in your life. Health and Wellness is important to everyone, millions of people are looking for healthier products. We all want to live longer and be able to enjoy life more. If you arre you looking to share these products with friend and family, or interested in the wellness industry,  learn more -  contact Shirleyor use this contact form   You can also call 206-984-3009

---

IGF-1

Does any of the 4Life TF products contain IGF-1? 

"Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) is a growth hormone with characteristics similar to that of both insulin and growth hormone. It functions to stimulate cellular growth in a number of tissues throughout the body. IGF-I is found in human and cow colostrum and milk. Its concentration in colostrum is several hundred fold higher than in milk. In newborns, one of the major functions of IGF-I is to stimulate the growth of the gut, greatly improving its barrier functions. IGF-I can also stimulate the growth of unwanted cells, such as cancer cells.  IGF-I is a large molecule. In colostrum, IGF-I is almost entirely protein bound, making it a VERY large molecule. The patented microfiltration process used by 4Life to extract Transfer Factors from colostrum will not allow compounds of this size to pass through the microfiltration membranes. In addition, current research has not conclusively shown that ingesting colostrum will increase serum IGF-I levels in humans. In fact, this research suggests that almost all of the ingested IGF-I is degraded in the stomach. While absorption does occur to a small extent in newborns, it is uncertain if any oral IGF-I is absorbed in adults.  Considering these facts, we are confident that the powerful immune support offered by 4Life Transfer Factor products is due to the transfer factors themselves and not other "tag-along" molecules. Furthermore, those with cancer need not worry about undesired stimulation of cancer cell growth when taking 4Life Transfer Factor products. To the contrary, many people have reported that 4Life Transfer Factor products have been great help to them in supporting their immune systems as they have struggled with cancer." 4Life product support Tue, 07 Dec 2004 

 
Cows and Chickens   Quality Control Protocol: Herd Management

Transfer Factors are obtained through a proprietary, patented microfiltration process. The colostrum is collected within the first 24-48 hours of calving, then passed through the microfiltration machinery. The collection of transfer factors is from the excess colostrums, after a portion is given to the calf to protect it. That material is essentially free of all hormone additives.  It is the cleanest time to collect milk for consumption and in this case, colostrum for providing transfer factors. The resultant filtrate is then pasteurized a second time and spray-dried into a fine powder. The powder then undergoes microbial testing for safety and a biological assay to ensure consistency and potency.A similar process is used on the egg yolks after they are separated from the whites. The Patent numbers are 4,816,563 and 6,468,534

Both chickens and cows live mainly outside, where they eat off the ground, drink from shared water sources, endure varying weather conditions and contend with the challenges of communal living. This leaves them exposed to a variety of germs, bacteria and viruses, which their immune systems must battle and then remember in order for them to stay healthy. It's the heroic nature of their immune systems, needed for survival that makes them ideal donors for transfer factors. Because transfer factors can be shared safely and effectively from human to human, chicken to human or cow to human, either source alone offers excellent immune support. Combined, they offer the broadest and deepest range of immune support available.

The following points illustrate the quality that goes into the sourcing of our transfer factors.

1.  All of the dairy herds that produce colostrum for processing are from USDA Grade A dairy farms. As such the farm and milk must meet the standards of state and federal milk quality ordinances, including the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO). These state and federally inspected farms produce milk for the Grade A Fluid Milk Market. Milk from these farms is sold in the marketplace.

2. It is unlawful to use antibiotics in lactating dairy cattle that will give rise to measureable levels of antimicrobial drugs. All tanker truckloads of milk are tested in all processing plants for such residues. Contaminated milk cannot be used for fluid or processing milk purposes. The financial penalties are severe and dairy producers have redundant management schemes in place to assure that residues do not occur. USDA and FDA statutes prohibit use of antibiotics as a feed supplement in lactating dairy cattle.

3. Our inquiry revealed that the dairy farms that produce raw colostrum for processing do not use hormones intended to increase milk production, including rBST.

4. All colostrum is pasteurized in a proprietary process to assure its microbial safety and quality. Moreover, the ultra-filtration process will remove all known microorganisms. Once dried the powder is tested for viable microbes.

5. The agent associated with "Mad Cow Disease" (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, (BSE)) has NOT been identified in the United States dairy herd. Additionally, there is no evidence of milk borne transmission in the English experience with BSE and the 36 Crutzfeldt-Jakobs Disease (CJD) patients.

6. All other ingredients in the Transfer Factor™ product line are "Food Grade" as defined by the US FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and meet the US FDA GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) definition

Quality Control Protocol: Herd Management

Question: What happens to the newborn calves who need that colostrum, when it is taken from them for 4life? Are mama cows allowed to roam in green pastures? Or are they in barns all year, like the premarin horses?
4Life:  The cows are all free range cows and we obtain the colostrum after the calves have nursed for full time needed.  Cows produce more than enough colostrum.

The American Medical Review: Transfer Factor

Transfer Factor Question?    or use this contact form   You can also call 206-984-3009  - Transfer Factor Educational Page    Ron Knisely (integrated medical research analyst) explores the science behind the Transfer Factor technology every Monday at 9:15 PM (EST) 218-486-1300  code # 914079 - Dr. Olson offers a Transfer Factor health education call the third Thursday of every month at 8 PM (EST): 877-678-5433 access code: 810483#  (much time is dedicated to questions and answers. No charge for either call) 

---

Quality Control Protocol: Herd Management
4Life’s™; management

"It is of utmost importance to the management of 4Life™; that we follow the most stringent quality control protocol in the care of the herds used to gather transfer factor and in the manufacturing process. The 4Life™; manufacturing facility is pharmaceutical grade. David Lisonbee has been involved to some degree or another in quality manufacturing for more than two decades. In order to accomplish this protocol, we have contracted one of the foremost authorities in this area, Richard Bennett, Ph.D.

Dr. Bennett has been an advisor to the FDA and to the USDA. He is the University of California Environmental Science Advisor in the North San Francisco Bay Region of California. He received his doctorate in Comparative Pathology at the world renowned UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He has been a consultant to the National Research Council, the UC Davis Agricultural Issues Center, and to numerous national and local corporations.

Our protocol for the herds is that the farmers do not give their cows any substances (including growth hormones), which have been known to be harmful to human beings. Cows live mainly outside, where they eat off the ground, drink from shared water sources, endure varying weather conditions and contend with the challenges of communal living. This leaves them exposed to a variety of germs, bacteria and viruses, which their immune systems must battle and then remember in order for them to stay healthy. It's the heroic nature of their immune systems, needed for survival that makes them ideal donors for transfer factors.

The herds are not placed near fields where pesticides or herbicides are used. Although it would be virtually impossible for any substance to make it through our stringent extraction and manufacturing process, this policy has been developed to address any concerns that our customers may have. There can be no antibiotics in the colostrum. If a cow is sick and has to have antibiotics, the cow is removed from the line until no antibiotics are found in its system. Any cow that shows any signs of illness is thoroughly checked out to eliminate any chance of mad cow disease or other serious conditions. Every batch is tested for contamination.

While no antibiotics can be present in the cow’s colostrum, it is advantageous to the consumer of transfer factors that a cow, at some time in its life, has consumed antibiotics. Some of the greatest threats to the human race are the antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, which are now killing thousands of Americans. If the cow has been administered antibiotics and has come into contact with such pathogens, then the transfer factor could possibly communicate the memory of these mutated germs to our transfer factor. Remember, the purpose of transfer factor is to communicate immunity against pathogens the cow has been in contact with. This could be of major value to the consumer because transfer factors can be shared safely and effectively from human to human, chicken to human or cow to human, either source alone offers excellent immune support. Combined, they offer the broadest and deepest range of immune support available. The herds are scattered throughout the country so that we can gather transfer factor that has been exposed to a great variety of germs. Our quality control management keeps very close supervision over the herds.

Another concern in the general public is mad cow disease. 4Life™; has a very specific strategy to avoid mad cow disease. The key to avoiding mad cow disease or any other disease is to monitor the cows very carefully, avoid practices that expose the cows to the disease, and to test every batch of product as it is being processed. Our farmers are only from the United States. The cows are not, and never have been, fed any meat-containing products. One of our tests is performed on live mice. It would be very difficult for anything like mad cow disease to slip through our safety net. The supplement industry has much more stringent controls in place than does the food industry. Regularly E. coli and salmonella slip into our nation’s food supply. The real danger is with the food industry, not the nutrition industry, especially with a top-of-the-line manufacturer such as 4Life Research™;.

Although 4Life™; is committed to being vigilant, there is evidence that BSE is not transmitted through milk type products. At a World Health Organization (WHO) Consultation organized in Geneva on April 2-3, 1996, a group of international experts reviewed the public health issues related to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and the emergence of a new variant of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (V-CJD). These scientists made the following statement: "Tests on milk from BSE-infected animals have not shown any BSE infectivity, and there is evidence from other animal and human spongiform encephalopathies to suggest that milk will not transmit these diseases. Milk and milk products, even in countries with high incidence of BSE, are therefore considered safe."

---

BSE - Mad Cow Disease
Relieving Concerns about the "Mad Cow Disease"
By Richard H. Bennett, Ph.D.
Expert in Infectious Disease Microbiology

All 4Life Transfer Factor products are obtained from licensed Grade A dairies that are registered with and monitored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  Most importantly, science has demonstrated that mad cow disease is not transferred through milk or milk products.  Dr. William Hennen, Chief Scientific Officer of 4Life Research states, “We take great care to provide products that are safe and beneficial to our friends, customers and families.  BSE or mad cow disease has been known for more than ten years and we have evaluated all potential risk factors thoroughly.  There is no scientific evidence that milk or colostrum pose any risk for BSE transmission.”

Over the last year, medical professionals and customers alike have raised questions about the safety of Transfer Factor™ products. Many of the questions are about TSE's. This concern arises from the events that have taken place in England over the last 14 years.

In 1986 over 160,000 cases of bovine neurological disease were confirmed in sick cattle. The disease is called Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or BSE. The common linkage of this disease outbreak was the practice of feeding rendered animal waste products back to beef cattle. The infective agent is likely a Prion or a viral-like particle.  The agents that cause TSE's have not been fully identified. Just the same the BSE agents withstand heat processing of normal cooking and pasteurization. Once ingested they have the ability to infect cells, especially neurological tissues, and reproduce themselves.

The BSE agent is highly species specific as it infects the bovine almost exclusively. The concern about BSE and human health arose from a statistical linkage that suggested that a variant of the BSE agent was able to cause the human equivalent of BSE called Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease or CJD. CJD has a genetic predisposition component and occurs worldwide at a rate of 1 per million persons. CJD has been linked to the use of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) use and transplantation of neurological tissue.

In England a variant form of CJD was identified in 14 patients as of 1996. In contrast to typical CJD, this variant affected young patients.  Rigorous scientific review concluded that no definite link between BSE and the CDJ variant could be established. Circumstantial evidence suggested that consumption of meat containing the BSE agent was the likely cause. Thousands of English and European consumers were likely exposed, yet only 14 human cases have been confirmed. Milk and dairy products did not appear to be a linkage to the disease and are considered safe by UK authorities.

There are TSE's in other animals in the US, including cats, mink, deer, elk, sheep and goats. There is no evidence of horizontal transmission to humans from these species.

In August of 1997 the FDA instituted regulations that prohibit the refeeding of most animal proteins to cattle and other ruminants.  Feeding animal protein to milk cows has never been recommended and has not been the practice of the dairy producer.

In summary, we should have great confidence that all colostrum and bovine sources of thymus protein are not contaminated with the BSE agent. The programs and regulations currently in place will work effectively to ensure product safety for 4Life™ products derived from animal sources.

The American Medical Review: Transfer Factor

Transfer Factor Question?    or use this contact form   You can also call 206-984-3009  - Transfer Factor Educational Page    Ron Knisely (integrated medical research analyst) explores the science behind the Transfer Factor technology every Monday at 9:15 PM (EST) 218-486-1300  code # 914079 - Dr. Olson offers a Transfer Factor health education call the third Thursday of every month at 8 PM (EST): 877-678-5433 access code: 810483#  (much time is dedicated to questions and answers. No charge for either call) 

Sources: WHO Fact Sheet No. 133, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy  www.who.int/inf-fs/en/fact113.html

USDA, APHIS, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy  www.aphis.usda.gov/oa/bse
 
 

Return to the main Transfer Factor Information Page

Click here for the pricelist and to information how/where to order Transfer Factor

Home: ShirleysWellnessCafe.com (aka: MyWellnessHouse.com) is a free educational site site dedicated to help promote holistic health for you, your family, and your animals.
 
 

The Germ Survival Guide recommends Transfer Factor and and Transfer Factor Plus. This new book written by Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., Steven J. Bock, M.D. is designed to give families and individuals preventative strategies to use to protect against germs and environmental threats. Transfer Factor and Transfer Factor Plus are extolled in the book as an effective way to optimize immune system function so that personal immunity is at its best in the face of a variety of health threats. 

How to order Transfer Factor Products
 
 
 
 

Books about Transfer Factors online reading
 

Transfer Factor Natural Immune Booster  By William J. Hennen Ph.D.
 

Transfer Factors Nature’s State-of-the-Art Immune Fortifiers  By  Rita Elkins, M.H.
 
 
 
 
 

Transfer Factor Question?    or use this contact form.     Ron Knisely (integrated medical research analyst) explores the science behind the Transfer Factor technology every Monday at 9:15 PM (EST) 218-486-1300  code # 914079 -  Dr. Olson offers a Transfer Factor health education call every Thursday at 8 PM (EST): 877-678-5433 access code: 810483#  (much time is dedicated to questions and answers. No charge for either call) 
 

Audio Presentation by Dr. Rob Robertson, M.D
 

Q&A about Transfer Factor
The Germ Survival Guide recommends Transfer Factor
Transfer Factor for children 
Veterinary Success Using Transfer Factors
Doctor's comments on  AIDS - HIV and Transfer Factor 
Transfer Factor Study with 20 Cancer Patients 
Fibromyalgia: how Transfer Factor can help
Testimonials
Relieving Concerns about BSE, the "Mad Cow Disease"  Richard H. Bennett, Ph.D. 
En Espanol
Price List
Health Insurance Covers Transfer Factor

The American Medical Review: Transfer Factor
 
 

Most Popular Products...

Shirley's Wellness Cafe:

Holistic Health Overview
Natural Health for Children
Natural Health for Women
Natural Health for Men
Holistic Animal Health & Optimum Pet Nutrition
Natural Health for Diabetes
Health Issues: Consumer Alert!
Alternative Cancer Therapies
Basic Healing Principles
What is Homeopathy?
Urine therapy: medically proven natural cure
Raw Food & Juice Therapy
Therapeutic Fasting
Profound Life-Giving Properties of Marine Phytoplankton
Healing with Herbs & Other Natural Remedies
Water: the great healer
Amazing healing power of clay
Bee Pollen's Medical Miracles
Marine plants to enhance health
Guide to natural treatments for Fibromyalgia
Immune system: the body's defense department
Sunlight to restore health
Cayenne Pepper: the great healer
Wheatgrass juice: nectar of health and rejuvenation
Healing Earth: Fulvic Acid & Shilajit
A healing crisis: what is it?
Transfer Factor for people and animals
Emotional Freedom: overcoming stress naturally
Overcoming The Sugar Blues & Getting Off Prozac
Healing shingles/herpes zoster naturally and rapidly
Flaxseed Oil The Wonder Healer
Cholesterol Myth - Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill!
Salt Deficiency: the cause of many serious disease
Radiant, healthy skin: the natural way
Dangers of Modern Medicine: Iatrogenic Diseases 
Healing asthma: a drugless approach
Healing eczema: a drugless approach
Healing psoriasis: a drugless approach
Parasites Infections: Symptoms and Natural Treatment (humans &  pets)
Guide to natural eyesight treatments
AIDS/HIV/AZT: truth behind the propaganda
The bitter truth about nutrasweet
Canola oil: how toxic is it?
Bovine Growth Hormones in your milk
Beware of Genetically Engeneered Foods
Radiation Emergencies: Protecting The Thyroid Gland
Weight Loss: natural and healthy solutions 
West Nile Virus - what the media won't tell you
Natural Herbal antibiotics
About the author of this website
 
 

Free Google Videos. Doctors and parents expose how vaccines are crippling our children. 
Dr. David Ayoub, M.D. lectures on Vaccines, Mercury, Autism and other disease

Vaccination the Hidden Truth

Vaccines: deception and tragedy
Vaccines and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Shaken Baby Syndrome or Vaccine-Induced Encephalitis?
Misdiagnosed Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Criminal Consequence of Vaccine Injury
AUTISM: is there a vaccine connection?
Criminal Consequence of Vaccine Injury
Anthrax Vaccine Facts and Gulf War Syndrome
Government Enforced Vaccinations: Vaccination Tracking Registry
How To Legally Avoid Unwanted Immunizations Of All Kinds
Vaccine Support Groups and Organizations
Animals: chronic dis-ease caused by vaccines
Nosodes: alternative to conventional vaccines
Library: Vaccine Controversy books
 

Holistic Children's Health :
Holistic Pediatrics (general)
Nutrition for Babies and Children
Attachment Parenting
Ear infections: alternative to tubes and antibiotics
Childhood vaccinations: are they really safe and effective?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: astonishing facts
Autism: is there a vaccine connection?
The Circumcision Decision: what I wish I had known...
Understanding your baby's needs
Natural Birth and Home Birth
Ritalin Free Kids: Helping Children, Not Drugging Them
Homeopathy for Children and Infants
Forced Drugging of Children Parents  facing jail over compulsory drug orders.
No longer blind: the story of Shirley's baby born blind and brain-injured
 

Holistic Animal health

Do You Really Know What's In Your Pet's Food? by Dr. Jane Bicks DVM
Why RAW food?
Toxic Pet food
All Natural Healthy Pet Food
Animal Nutritional Therapy
Natural Animal  Health
Homeopathy for animals
Pet Allergies: non toxic natural solutions
Rearing healthy pups & kittens
Saving Shasta's life: a holistic approach
Sample RAW pet food recipes
Toxic environment and your pet's illness
Alternative to antibiotics
Testimonials of amazing animal healing.
Preventing & Healing Animal Cancer without drugs or surgery
Holistic Health for Horses
Feline Holistic Health
Natural diet for pet birds
Ferret Natural Health Care and Optimum Diet
Vaccinosis: chronic dis-ease caused by vaccines
Nosodes: alternative to conventional vaccines
List of holisitic veterinarians
Managing flea bites and hotspots naturally
Improving your animal's health with kelp
Books & video: holistic animal health
Training Shasta for personal protection
 

El FrequenSea con Fitoplancton Marino

El Sistema Inmunológico y Los Factores de Transferencia
 

Alternative to Ear Tubes Stop Your Child's Ear Infections Naturally Without Antibiotics
 
 
 
 
 
 

Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. These nutrients improve mental function, and memory. They reduce depression, harmful effects of stress, and mood swings. Profound Life-Giving Properties of Marine Phytoplankton
 
 
 
 
 
 

Home-base Income opportunity
Share with others nature's gifts that assists us on our journey to optimal health and wellness.