Understanding the concept of transferable immune system memory can help you understand how your body can create a blueprint for fighting off recurring attacks by already-experienced pathogens. It also opens the door to successfully treating those who have under-developed or poorly-functioning immune systems, that is the opportunity, especially to the very young and those with life-threatening conditions and diseases. As doctors learn how to effectively incorporate the stored information within each transfer factor- they will be able to build new healthy immune-operating systems in those patients who are most at risk.

While a baby’s immune system will not be fully functional until between 6 months and 2 years- a pregnant mother continuously passes off immunoglobulin antibodies from her own blood stream through the placenta and into her baby’s blood stream. Only type G is small enough to pass through the placenta walls- but this tiny and prolific antibody is the most important agent in fighting both bacterial and viral infections. Using transferable immune system memory from the mother’s cells- the baby is protected from the microorganisms in her usual home environment as well as those other places that she frequents.

Breast fed babies will continue to receive the benefits of 5 different immunoglobulin antibodies through the “passive immunity” process of nursing. Ordinarily- the stomach acids would destroy these ingested organisms. However- the breast glands package these essential antibodies in a protective coating that allows them to travel safely to the intestines where they can be absorbed by the blood stream and sent throughout the body. Designed only for very early protection- the levels start to drop noticeably by the second month- at which time the baby’s own immune system begins to produce antibodies with their own transfer factor potential. By 6 months- most babies’ immune systems are almost fully-functional.

Recent research in the areas of transferable immune system memory and the importance of a tiny protein molecule produced by immune cells has given hope to those who- for whatever reason- have inadequately functioning immunity. These immune memory molecules- known as T-lymphocytes- allow the human body to recall similar conditions for which an immune response has already been programmed- thus preventing re-infection and balancing the overall systems. When a similar attack is mounted- the infiltrator is quickly recognized and the body immediately goes on high alert. Not only do these important immune memory cells condition the body for a fast response to any perceived threat- but they also store this memory for future recognition and response.

Young children who are always sick with colds- ear infections- sore throats- and the flu may benefit from supplements of transfer factors . Studies indicate that once the child’s body makes a memory for recognizing and fighting repeat pathogens more quickly and powerfully- sickness and infant mortality will be significantly curtailed. With over 50 years of research- it would appear that there are no side effects from treating at-risk children with supplements of transfer factors. Improved wellness levels appear to be the more typical response- even in children suffering from more threatening health conditions.

For those who suffer from issues such as auto immune disease- heart disease- allergies- asthma- HIV- and malignancies- supplemental doses of transfer factors may help their bodies fight back against these chronic illnesses. Even patients suffering from fibromyalgia and chronic yeast infections have been helped. For some- the transferable immune system memory contained in the transfer factor has meant increased ability to naturally fight the disease or condition that is attacking them. For others- at the least- their quality of life has improved. In both cases- health costs have been reduced. Because this sharing of natural immunity factors between people has great potential for application to all age groups and many categories of infectious diseases and illnesses- it offers hope (See Transfer Factor Testimonials) to those suffering at present. Perhaps it even makes the future seem a bit brighter.