Why we selected this company:

Professional Complimentary Health Formulas (PCHF) product line has origins going back almost 50 years.  These time-tested formulas have been enhanced with current, innovative micronized ingredients, better-assimilated capsules, non-controversial flow agents (MCT’s), and the highest standard of quality components utilized.  PCHF’s formulas are not only thoroughly researched but also used daily in clinical practice.  This company seeks and values input from doctors in the field who have clinical experience.  PCHF can provide us with a certificate of analysis of their products and certification by the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture verifying that the glandular tissues used in their products are free of disease, herbicides, pesticides, steroids and antibiotics.  

Why we selected this product:

VITAMIN A - Immunity and Infection

This article reviews the role of vitamin A in immune function and in infection. Recent research of retinoic acid and retinoid X receptors provides a molecular basis for the action of vitamin A and its metabolites at the level of gene activation. Over a dozen trials showed that vitamin A supplementation reduced morbidity and mortality from infectious disease among children who have acute measles or who were from areas in which vitamin A deficiency is endemic. Vitamin A deficiency results in widespread changes in immunity, alterations in mucosal surfaces, impaired antibody responses to challenge with protein antigens, changes in lymphocyte subpopulations, and altered T- and B-cell function. Vitamin A and its metabolites are immune enhancers that have been shown to potentiate antibody responses to T cell-dependent antigens, increase lymphocyte proliferation and response to antigens and mitogens, inhibit apoptosis and restore mucosal cell surface integrity and function. Vitamin A and related retinoids may have potential applications in the treatment of infectious disease. IgG antibody responses to tetanus toxoid in children have been enhanced with high doses of vitamin A at 200,000 I.U. An estimated 124 million children are deficient in vitamin A and have a higher risk of death from infectious diseases. High dose vitamin A supplementation in children with acute measles is believed to contribute to a reduction in mortality. The possibility of vitamin A reducing the morbidity and mortality from which effects more than 300 million people worldwide are from tuberculosis which effects approximately ? of the world's population is unknown. It is estimated that 38 to 108 million individuals will be infected with HIV by the year 2,000. It is known that vitamin A deficiency is common among HIV patients.

"Vitamin A, Immunity and Infection", Semba, Richard D., Clinical Infectious Disease, 1994;19:49-99.

Benefits for the body:
Immune system booster

Interesting facts:
* Promotes healing suppressed by supraphysiologic doses of corticosteroids
* Mineral oil long term can cause fat soluble vitamin deficiency, including vitamIn A
* Cholestyramine (Drug used to treat high cholesterol) causes malabsorption of vitamin A
* Neomycin (antibacterial ointment) decreases vitamin A absorption
* Colestipol (Drug used to treat high cholesterol) decreases vitamin A absorption

Ingredients:
One drop provides:
Vitamin A (Palmitate)                    25,000 IU
Vitamin E (d-Alpha tocopherol)             1 IU

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  If in doubt consult with a licensed naturopathic physician before use.  Physicians at Genesis Health Systems can be reached at 480.284.8155 and we are happy to consult with you about this product and helping you achieve optimal health.