If you have an auto-immune disorder, compromised immune system, or high cholesterol, Naturleaf Plant Sterols and Sterolins should be considered essential.

Plant sterols and sterolins are potent immune modulators capable of reversing abnormalities of the immune system. Sterols combined with Sterolins have been shown to provide nutritional support for the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, migraines, menopausal symptoms and for cholesterol balance. Please also see our Auto-Immune Disorder Protocol. 

Sterols and Sterolins are also useful for general health maintenance, to keep a balanced immune system, detoxify the system and help to prevent disease.  Natur-Leaf has anti-inflammatory effects, help to balance the hormones, support cellular health and more.   Normal health maintenance: 2 capsules daily. Therapeutic dosage for illness 6-9 capsules daily, for up to 12 weeks or as advised by your therapist.

Information & Research on Plant Sterols & Streolins

Their Role In Immune Therapy & General Health Enhancement

Plant (phyto) sterols and sterolins are plant "fats" present in all fruits and vegetables. They are biologically active molecules isolated from plants; there is clinical proof that they significantly modulate the effects of the immune system. Without sterols/sterolins, the immune system may become too stressed to produce enough invader fighting T-cells or may overproduce the cells responsible for the autoimmune response.

Please also see these articles;

Sterols Induce Potent Human Immunomodulatory Improvements "I employ the sterols and sitosterolins to support my patients' endocrine systems. Such plant fats are especially useful for treating autoimmune diseases, which cause metabolic breakdowns. In this regard, sterols/sitosterolins definitely are remedial for autoimmune diseases," affirms Dr. Morris

Sterols and Sterolins - A New Effective Tool For Disease Prevention and Treatment Plant sterols and sterolins are proven to be effective compounds modulating the immune system and, as a result, relieving people of symptoms associated with numerous autoimmune diseases.  

Sterols & Sterols & Degenerative Diseases Natural sterols, combined with sterolins - their native glucosides - represent an all-natural formula isolated from a sophisticated blend of herbal components that breed true-to-life factors, which intelligently grid all necessities of a human body's immune response.

Sprout-derived sterols and the Extracellular Micro Environment Sprout-derived sterols, when associated to sterolins, yield manifold, revolutionary combinations of antibody-regulating enzymes, completing a natural immune-enhancement cycle that also prevents antibodies from initiating auto-aggressive phases, that create autoimmune diseases 

Sterols and Sterolins for AIDS Sufferers Plant Sterols & Sterolins are unique phytonutrients that have a profound, and sometimes seemingly miraculous effect on the immune system. Clinical studies have proven them highly useful for Aids sufferers

Clinical Studies* Indicate PhytoSterols & Sterolins Boost Immunity

In nature, the function of Plant Cholesterol (Phytosterols and Sterolins) is to bolster an under-active immune system and, at the same time, turn off an overactive immune system. Taking both sterols and sterolins helps to balance the cells of the immune system so that they can function optimally. Scientists have long been searching for a drug that could effectively balance the T-cells, strengthening the immune system against disease, yet preventing the body from destroying itself. The answer, as always, has been provided by nature. By balancing the function of the TH-1 cells and the TH-2 helper cells, and consequently preventing excess B cell activity, Phytosterols/Sterolins provide that crucial balance

To date, the plant fatty acids/lipids, sterols/sterolins, have been found to be helpful in cases of autoimmune diseases, these include, but are not confined to; Osteo-Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Also The Rarer Forms Of Arthritis E.G. Reiter's, Behcet's And Sjogrens Syndromes, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoratic Arthritis, (for all the Arthritis diseases Boron has been found to be very effective therapy; see the article The Wonder Of Boron it may also be useful for other auto-immune states as it helps with the integration of calcium), various types of back pain that may be related to an Arthritic process, Migraine And Cluster Headaches, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, M.E. (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) Lupus, Painful Jaw Syndrome, Neuralgia, Back and foot pain of undetermined origin, Silicone Breast Disease, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis (all The Inflammatory Bowel Disorders) Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis, Asthma, Psoriasis, Scleroderma, Macular Degeneration, Hypertension, Sciatica, Diabetes, Prostrate Inflammation, Emphysema.  Also, AIDS, tuberculosis and hepatitis C. have been helped (Nutrition News, April 30 1999)

Immune Enhancement

Phytosterols/Sterolins modulate the function of T-cells. T-cells are white blood cells produced by the Thymus gland that specialize in fighting viruses and certain bacteria living inside the cells. Researchers are convinced that Phytosterols/Sterolins enhance T-cell function*. One type of T-cell, the Helper Cell, excretes proteins that regulate the immune system. Helper 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 low in T-cells and other chemicals. When the TH-1 cells are deficient, infection, chronic inflammation and ultimately tissue damaging disease may result.

"In over 133 double-blind clinical studies to date, sterols/sterolins have been shown to significantly enhance the proliferation of the CD-4 TH-1 cells and to increase the production of the "lymphokines" Interleukin 2 (IL2) and Gamma-interferon."

Reducing Auto-Immune 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 (including candida) create an imbalance by suppressing our TH-1 cells. (Also many other factors such as nutritional deficiencies, immunization, electro-magnetic stress, environmental toxins and so on).  TH-1 cells control the TH-2 (Type 2 Helper) cells release of chemicals (IL4, IL6 and IL10) that enhance the activity of B-cells. B-cells produce antibodies that attack invaders outside the cell walls. Therefore, a drastic reduction of the TH-1 immune chemicals (lymphokines) will allow the TH-2 cells to over produce their chemicals that will, in turn, create too many B-cells or antibodies. Too many antibodies can cause an autoimmune reaction.

Uncontrolled over activity of B-cells is thought to be responsible for debilitating or chronic autoimmune disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Myasthenia Gravis (MG)) and many others as listed above. Even many allergies and asthma may have an autoimmune response factor.

Symptoms Responding to PhytoSterols and Sterolins*

Studies show response by patients with a number of immune dysfunctions including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, MS, and Diabetes. Anecdotal reports as well as some on-going studies indicate Phytosterols/Sterolins also benefit those suffering from allergies, viruses, Fibromyalgia, tumours and BPH, Lupus, TB, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid arthritis.  We refer you to the article "Rheumatoid Arthritis And Sterols/Sterolins". This Article helps in understanding the importance and action of sterols/sterolins in the alleviation of all auto-immune disorders, even though the core of the discussion is centered on Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Plant fats may protect bone marrow that may be damaged by chemotherapy. Sterolins are precursors to pregnenolone and then DHEA. It is believed that supplementation with sterols and sterolins may increase DHEA levels over the longer term. "Plant sterols have beneficial effects on hormone metabolism generally (essential for optimum well-being) and lower cholesterol when the blood levels are too high." (Journal of Complementary Medicine, article by Nancy Beckham, 02/02/96).  This action will also tend to reduce the effects and tendency to stress.

Malignancies

Phytosterols and Sterolins may block the development of tumours in colon, breast and prostate glands by altering cell membrane transfer in tumour growth. Studies indicate after 5 days, breast cancer cell cultures supplemented with b-sitosterol had 66% fewer breast cancer cells than controls. Another study showed a 28% inhibition of prostate-cancer cell growth after being exposed to B-sitosterol for five days in vitro. "When we treated prostate-cancer cells with phytosterols, cell proliferation was inhibited. We found the same effect in vitro with breast and colon-cancer cells". Press Release: University at Buffalo Press, State University of New York, 4/29/99 (breast) and 10/25/98 (prostate). Generally it is thought that a low immune system is one of the pre-requisites for the development of cancer. By enhancing the function of both T cells and the secretion of lymphokines. The immune system will stand a better chance of eliminating cancer cells.

Anti-Inflammatory

Phytosterols/Sterolins have been shown effective in carrying out anti-inflammatory activity at sites where chronic inflammation is present. By blocking the abnormal production of the inflammatory proteins, plant fats can inhibit inflammatory conditions. They decrease the blood levels of Cortisol. Studies show significant reduction of inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers. Trials are continuing on RA.

Allergies

In these conditions, the lymphokines secreted by the T cells promote the B cells to make a certain type of antibodies (IgE). Because the sterols/sterolins mixture stimulate the secretion of "good" lymphokines which inhibit the IgE promoting lymphokines, the symptoms of an allergic state would disappear.

"Sterols and Sterolins, Natural, Nontoxic Immunomodulators and Their Role in the Control of Rheumatoid Arthritis", article by Prof. Bouic, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Aug/Sep 1999.

The Immune System Cure, Vanderhaeghe & Bouic, Kensington Books, New York, 1999 Cholesterol: PhytoSterols and Sterolins help block excess animal cholesterol absorption (University at Buffalo, State University of New York).

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