Notes: .Why do we need Phytosterols and Sterolins in supplement form?Nutritionists recommend that our diet consist of 50-75 % raw (uncooked) foods. The healing power of raw foods comes from intact sterols and sterolins along with essential enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Slicing, grating, and juicing fresh plant material does not affect the sterols, but modern food processing does. The texture, appearance, or "saleability" of a food product is enhanced at the expense of the food value. Our home food preparation and storage techniques such as freezing (which releases glucoside destroying enzymes) and boiling also wipe out these beneficial substances. Because sterols and sterolins are thought to dissipate quickly after harvesting, our foods today have little sterolin (glucoside) content left by the time we eat them. Unfortunately, whole foods containing high amounts of sterols and sterolins are often difficult to digest and assimilate. RevivAll Classic has been formulated with our unique Poten-Zyme process of lacto-fermentation for increased nutrient absorption and bioavailability.
Clinical studies prove Phytosterols and Sterolins boost immunity.
The purpose and function of sterols and sterolins is to bolster an underactive immune system and turn off an overactive immune system. Taking both sterols and sterolins helps balance the cells of the immune system so they can function optimally. Scientists have long been searching for a drug that could effectively balance the T-cells, strengthen the immune system against disease, while at the same time control the critical autoimmune reaction. RevivAll Classic may help maintain and support that crucial balance. There are hundreds of vegetables and fruits that contain phytosterols and sterolins. Testing has been conducted using various plant fats from several sources. Plant fats (phytosterols and sterolins) have been found to be effective in balancing immune response and useful in the treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis, as well as infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis C. (Nutrition News, April 30, 1999).
Immune Enhancement
Phytosterols and sterolins modulate the function of T-cells. T-cells are white blood cells produced by the Thymus gland, which is a major component of the immune system. T-cells specialize in fighting viruses and certain types of bacteria which live inside the cells. Researchers are convinced that phytosterols and sterolins enhance T-cell function. One type of T-cell (the Helper Cell) excretes proteins that regulate the immune system. Helper T-cells are divided into two types. Type TH-1 and Type TH-2. These cells must remain in a delicate balance at all times for the body to remain healthy. An immune system that is not functioning properly is consistently low in T-cells and other chemicals. When the TH-1 cells are deficient, such things as infection, chronic inflammation, and ultimately, tissue damaging disease will result. In double blind studies, sterols and sterolins have been shown to significantly enhance the proliferation of the CD-4 TH-1 cells and to increase the production of the "lymphokines" Interlukin 2 (IL2) and Gamma-interferon (IFN-g and IFN-y).
Reducing Autoimmune Response
Our body's immune system is like a production line in a factory. Every step in the process is dependent on every other step. Illness, viruses, and infections create an imbalance by suppressing our TH-1 cells. TH-1 cells control the TH-2 cell's release of chemicals (IL4, IL6, and IL10), which enhance the activity of B-cells. B-cells produce antibodies that attack invaders outside the cell walls. Overactive B-cells are thought to be responsible for debilitating and chronic autoimmune disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myasthenia Gravis (MG), allergies, asthma, and many others.
