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How does Immune Alert work?
AlertWGP, the active ingredient in Immune Alert, prepares the body’s immune system to recognize and respond to any health challenges. Immune Alert does not initiate an immune response in the way that a vaccination or other dietary supplements might. Rather, Immune Alert primes the white blood cells to better recognize and attack these foreign invaders. By supporting the immune function, Immune Alert facilitates the body’s effort to maintain and restore health. Back to Top Who should take Immune Alert? Anybody who is concerned about wellness and maintaining their health. Immune Alert is an all-natural way to keep your body’s immune system working at peak performance. Immune Alert is ideal for teachers, day care workers, frequent flyers, health care workers, flight attendants, travelers, business people and anyone else who finds themselves in environments where germs thrive. New research also shows that the active ingredient in Immune Alert is effective in helping your body recover from stress; specifically stress experienced by athletes, both professional and enthusiasts. Back to Top How fast does Immune Alert work? Immune Alert starts working to boost your immune system within 24 hours of your first dose. Back to Top Why should I take Immune Alert instead of those other immune-boosting products? Because Immune Alert works! Independent research conducted by government agencies, prestigious universities and medical schools has documented the immune-enhancing ability of alertWGP, the active ingredient in Immune Alert. Plus, Immune Alert is available in convenient capsules for adults and great tasting chewable tablets for adults and kids – so it is portable, requires no water to take and leaves behind no messy residue. Back to Top What is the active ingredient in Immune Alert? The active ingredient in Immune Alert is alertWGP, a proprietary blend of gluco polysaccharide also known as beta 1,3/1,6 glucan, which is extracted from baker’s yeast. AlertWGP is highly refined to remove fats, proteins, mannans, mannoproteins and ash -- it is the most pure source of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan commercially available. Back to Top What is alertWGP (beta 1,3/1,6 glucan)? Glucan is a general name for naturally-occurring complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides) composed only of repeating glucose units. The beta 1,3/1,6 refers to the specific bonds linking glucose molecules that differentiate this group from other glucans. The 1,3 bond forms a straight chain-like glucan molecule while the 1,6 bond forms a distinct branched chain. This branched structure contributes to the unique immune-enhancing effects of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan. Back to Top Are there other sources of beta glucan? Yes, but for enhancing immune function none compare to the patent-protected beta glucan used in Immune Alert. Other beta glucans are helpful for cardiovascular fitness – they should not be confused with the beta glucan used in Immune Alert. Additionally, alertWGP is the most refined source of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan commercially available to support immune health. Back to Top Is Immune Alert safe? Yes. AlertWGP, the active ingredient in Immune Alert, is an all-natural extract from baker’s yeast. The FDA has approved yeast extracts as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) food ingredients. In addition, through the consumption of breads, grains and mushrooms – all of which contain beta glucan -- beta glucan has been safely consumed for centuries. Should you have any questions about taking this supplement you should consult your physician or health care provider. Back to Top Can individuals with chronic illnesses – such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc -- take Immune Alert? Because Immune Alert merely primes the immune system to operate at peak perform and has no known side effects or negative interactions with pharmaceuticals, anyone can take Immune Alert. However, should you have questions about taking this supplement you should consult your physician or health care provider. Back to Top Can Immune Alert be taken with other medications? Yes. Immune Alert is an all-natural dietary supplement with no known interaction with any medications and therefore can be taken safely with other medications, prescriptions or over the counter products. Should you have any questions about taking Immune Alert, you should consult your physician or health care provider. Back to Top I am allergic to yeast, can I take Immune Alert? If you have a known or suspected yeast allergy, it is important to consult your physician or health care provider before taking this dietary supplement. Allergic reactions to yeast are normally caused by proteins which are removed along with fats, mannans, mannoproteins and ash during the extensive refining process used to manufacture alertWGP, the active ingredient in Immune Alert. Back to Top Are there any side effects associated with taking Immune Alert? There are no known adverse side effects associated with consuming alertWGP, the active ingredient in Immune Alert. Should you have any questions about taking this supplement you should consult your physician or health care provider. Back to Top What is the recommended daily dose of Immune Alert? As a daily defense, one tablet or one capsule of Immune Alert with 250 mg of alertWGP provides the full recommended daily dose for the average adult. For children between the ages of 3 to 8, one tablet of cherry-flavored Children’s Formula Immune Alert, with 50 mg of alertWGP, is the recommended daily dosage. Two tablets of cherry-flavored Children’s Formula Immune Alert are recommended for children over the age of 8. Back to Top How is the daily dose for Immune Alert determined? The daily dosage is based on scientific research that shows 2 mg of alertWGP per kilogram of body weight (1 kg = 2.25 lbs) is sufficient to keep the immune system primed to ward off attacks. Immune Alert's adult daily dosage with 250 mg of alertWGP is sufficient for a person weighing up to 275 lbs (125 kg). Increasing the daily dosage will accelerate alertWGP’s priming of the immune system and may be appropriate when symptoms of an illness first appear or you know your risk of getting sick is higher. Back to Top Must I take Immune Alert daily for it to be effective? Millions of the body’s white blood cells are being renewed each day and as a result the immune system functions best when Immune Alert is taken daily. A daily dose primes the new and maturing immune cells to recognize and respond to foreign invaders and fight them off. Back to Top For extra protection, can I consume more than 1 tablet or capsule per day? Yes. While research has shown the recommended dose keeps the immune system prepared to respond to common daily health challenges, increasing the daily dose to two to four tablets or capsules may be appropriate when symptoms of an illness first appear or when you know your risk of getting sick is higher. For example: during the cold season, while traveling, when in contact with sick individuals, etc. Back to Top How will I know Immune Alert works? After several days of taking Immune Alert your body’s immune system will already be better prepared to respond to health challenges. With continued use of Immune Alert you will notice the benefits of an enhanced immune system: faster recovery from, and not being as susceptible to health challenges. Back to Top I've been taking Immune Alert for several weeks and now I feel sick. Why? Each day, our body’s natural defense mechanism, the immune system, successfully protects us from numerous health challenges. Occasionally however, the system can become overwhelmed by these challenges. When this occurs you may notice that Immune Alert supplementation benefits the body by helping the immune system work to speed recovery from and lessen the symptoms of your illness. Back to Top Are the immune enhancing benefits supported by scientific research? Yes. Independent research conducted by government agencies, prestigious universities and medical schools has documented the immune-enhancing ability of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan, the active ingredient in Immune Alert. Research has shown that daily supplements equal to the recommended daily dosage of Immune Alert improve the immune system’s ability to combat germs. Back to Top How important is the purity of the alertWGP used in Immune Alert? Beta glucan must be highly refined to be effective. The patented beta glucan used to formulate alertWGP is the most highly refined beta glucan commercially available. The refining process removes fats, proteins and other compounds which can pose a safety risk to sensitive individuals. For some sensitive individuals taking a less-refined form of beta glucan, as may be found in other products on the market, could trigger an allergic reaction. If you have any questions about taking this dietary supplement you should consult your physician or health care provider. Back to Top Will taking Immune Alert over-stimulate my immune system? No. Immune Alert does not activate or stimulate the body’s immune system. Rather, Immune Alert prepares the body’s natural defenses to respond at peak efficiency to daily health challenges. Back to Top Can taking Immune Alert cause auto-immune diseases or aggravate an autoimmune disease? No. In numerous clinical studies there was no indication that the active ingredient in Immune Alert causes auto-immune diseases or aggravates an existing one. However, if you have any questions you should consult your physician or health care provider. Back to Top Is there a risk of creating resistant organisms? No. The immune-enhancing action of Immune Alert is completely different than the bacteria-killing activity of antibiotics. To work, antibiotics must directly encounter specific bacteria opening up the possibility that these bacteria will evolve to become resistant to the antibiotic. In contrast, the risk of creating bacteria resistance to Immune Alert is non-existent because Immune Alert merely primes and prepares the body’s natural immune function to better fight foreign invaders. Back to Top Can pregnant and lactating women safely take Immune Alert? There are no known adverse side effects for pregnant and lactating women taking Immune Alert. However, since this group was not included in clinical trials it is best to consult your physician or health care provider prior to consumption. Back to Top Can my children safely use Immune Alert? Yes. Cherry-flavored Immune Alert has been formulated for children. Back to Top |
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