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AFA + Protect 


Complete Nutritional Support for Maximum Immune Support 

AFA + Protect contains an immense amount of whole food-based micronutrients and bioactive compounds focused on supporting your immune system.  

Your immune system functions optimally when the wide range of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, omega 3’s, enzymes, and antioxidants from AFA is paired with the bioactive compounds of Protect's 8 functional mushrooms. AFA raises your baseline nutrient levels, further enhancing the work of Protect’s immunomodulatory polysaccharides, polyphenols, and terpenes. This pairing supports a robust defense against invading bacteria, viruses, pathogens, antigens, and mediators of tissue damage. For maximum effect, you should combine this pairing with a real whole-food diet, regular exercise, sunshine and time in nature, and less sugar and alcohol. Stress management and good sleep will also support a fully functioning immune system.

 

AFA is a powerhouse for your immunity

 

AFA contains one of the highest amounts of Chlorophyll A which is the compound that gives AFA its green color. With magnesium at its center, Chlorophyll A cleanses the blood to slow the spread of invading cells and protects DNA during crucial cell division. AFA increases NK cell activity and the number of T marker and interferon cells which are immune modulators. Coenzyme Vitamin B6 activates over 60 enzyme systems that play a role in the production of red blood cells and immune cells. AFA also contains chelated vitamins A, and C plus complete B vitamins all chelated meaning these vitamins are pre-loaded with the minerals they need to work. 

 

Phycocyanin is a rare bioactive compound responsible for the striking blue color pigment in AFA. It is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that protects the cell receptors and supports the immune system. Recently approved by the FDA for research and is a new “ hot spot” for research. Phycocyanin is nature's first and ultimate antioxidant.

 

Stress plays a large role in how well your immune system functions. When the body is under stress it absorbs key nutrients in particular L-Arginine whose main focus is to bio-stimulate the Thymus gland, the engine for your immune system. When under stress the body absorbs the amino acid L-Arginine which means there is no longer enough L-Arginine available to support the Thymus gland, under stressful conditions. Other important minerals that support immune system function are; copper, iron, and zinc, all of which are present and absorbable in AFA

 

White blood cells also called T cells travel in our lymphatic fluid and give chemical orders to Natural Killer Cells. NK cells originate in bone marrow and mature in the thymus gland. NK cells shoot a phospholipase powered by zinc to kill off invading bacteria or viruses. The thymus gland needs zinc and L-arginine to produce active and energetic T cells and activate NK cells that protect regenerating cell walls with an interferon shield of sorts and stimulate protein synthesis so they can have strong cell walls.

 

Beta carotenes work to biostimulant the thymus gland responsible for crucial immune system functioning. Free Radical protection of immune cells is supported by antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD.) Specific immune system minerals chromium, copper, germanium, iron, and zinc all work together in concert to optimize your immune system's functionality. AFA even contains a small amount of polysaccharides that are associated with supporting the macrophage cells. Vitamin C daily is required for active white blood cells and AFA contains about 5 times that of spirulina and chlorella.

 

Antioxidant Beta Carotene other carotenoids and micronutrients stimulate the thymus gland and immunity cells to function properly killing off invading pathogens. Our immune cells receive specific protection from Beta carotene and a selenium-dependent enzyme glutathione peroxidase. AFA is truly a nutrient antioxidant-dense real food that is a champion for your immune system because it contains all the required compounds to maximize your immune potential.

 

Protect 8 Mushroom Blend

  • Cordyceps
  • Reishi
  • Agaricus Blazei
  • Maitake
  • Chaga
  • Turkey Tail
  • Lion's Mane
  • Shiitake


 Our Protect functional mushroom blend contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants co-factors as it is a tinctured extract from a whole food source. However, for immunity, the power lies in the various immunomodulatory polysaccharides, terpenes, and polyphenols in these 8 mushrooms. These highly functional bioactive compounds fine-tune your immune system. Mushrooms can help to reduce the inflammatory response caused by pro-inflammatory cytokines and allow for T cells, B cells, and antibodies to work more effectively. Protect contains a very high amount of immune boost bioactive compounds and when paired with AFA makes a formidable duo.

 

Clinical Studies

Chaga:

 

1. Antimutagenic effects of subfractions of Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) extract


2. Isolation of chemical compositions as dietary antioxidant supplements and neuroprotectants from Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus)

Ye Chang, Ming Bai, Xiao-Bian Xue, Chun-Xin Zou, Xiao-Xiao Huang, Shao-Jiang Song,
Food Bioscience,Volume 47,2022,101623, ISSN 2212-4292, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2022.10162341

3, Extracts of Phellinus linteus, Bamboo (Sasa senanensis) Leaf and Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) Exhibit Antitumor Activity through Activating Innate Immunity
Fang J, Gao S, Islam R, Teramoto Y, Maeda H.  Nutrients. 2020;12(8):2279. Published 2020 Jul 29. doi:10.3390/nu12082279

4, Effect of steam treatment on soluble phenolic content and antioxidant activity of the Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus)
Ju, H.K., Chung, H.W., Hong, S., Park, J., Lee, J., & Kwon, S.W. (2010).  Food Chemistry, 119, 619-625.

5. Targeting SARS-CoV-2 with Chaga mushroom: An in silico study toward developing a natural antiviral compound
Eid, J. I.Das, B.Al-Tuwaijri, M. M., & Basal, W. T. (2021).  Food Science & Nutrition96513– 6523. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2576

6. Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) polysaccharides exhibit genoprotective effects in UVB-exposed embryonic zebrafish (Danio rerio) through coordinated expression of DNA repair genes
Eid JI, Al-Tuwaijri MM, Mohanty S, Das B.  [published correction appears in Heliyon. 2021 Jun 08;7(6):e07235]. Heliyon. 2021;7(2):e06003. Published 2021 Feb 4. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06003

7. Anti-inflammatory, activities of extracts and compounds from the mushroom Inonotus obliquus
Ma L, Chen H, Dong P, Lu X.  Food Chem. 2013;139(1-4):503-508. doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.01.030

8. Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), a Future Potential Medicinal Fungus in Oncology? A Chemical Study and a Comparison of the Cytotoxicity Against Human Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells (A549) and Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells (BEAS-2B)
Géry A, Dubreule C, André V, Rioult JP, Bouchart V, Heutte N, Eldin de Pécoulas P, Krivomaz T, Garon D.  Integr Cancer Ther. 2018 Sep;17(3):832-843. doi: 10.1177/1534735418757912. Epub 2018 Feb 27. PMID: 29484963; PMCID: PMC6142110.

9. Inhibitory and Acceleratory Effects of Inonotus obliquus on Tyrosinase Activity and Melanin Formation in B16 Melanoma Cells
Yan ZF, Yang Y, Tian FH, Mao XX, Li Y, Li CT.  Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:259836. doi:10.1155/2014/259836

Turkey Tail


Effects of polysaccharopeptide from Trametes Versicolor and amoxicillin on the gut microbiome of healthy volunteers

Pallav K, Dowd SE, Villafuerte J, et al. A randomized clinical trial. Gut Microbes. 2014;5(4):458-467. doi:10.4161/gmic.29558

Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Trametes versicolor in Women

Torkelson, C. J., Sweet, E., Martzen, M. R., Sasagawa, M., Wenner, C. A., Gay, J., ... & Standish, L. J. (2012). International Scholarly Research Notices2012.

 The Antibacterial Activity of Coriolus versicolor Methanol Extract and Its Effect on Ultrastructural Changes of Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella Enteritidis

Matijašević D, Pantić M, Rašković B, et al. Front Microbiol. 2016;7:1226. Published 2016 Aug 4. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2016.01226

 TLR2 agonist PSK activates human NK cells and enhances the protection of HER2-targeted monoclonal antibody therapy

Lu H, Yang Y, Gad E, et al. Clin Cancer Res. 2011;17(21):6742-6753. doi:10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-11-1142

 Cordyceps

Cordycepin Suppresses Excitatory Synaptic Transmission

Yao LH, Huang JN, Li CH, et al. Cordycepin suppresses excitatory synaptic transmission in rat hippocampal slices via a presynaptic mechanism. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2013;19(4):216-221. doi:10.1111/cns.12060

 Cordyceps inhibits ceramide biosynthesis and improves insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis

 Li Y, Talbot CL, Chandravanshi B, et al. Sci Rep. 2022;12(1):7273. Published 2022 May 4. doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11219-3

Cordyceps fungi: natural products, pharmacological functions, and developmental products

 Zhou X, Gong Z, Su Y, Lin J, Tang K. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2009;61(3):279-291. doi:10.1211/jpp/61.03.0002

Mechanism of Cordyceps sinensis and its Extracts in the Treatment of Diabetic Kidney impairments: A Review

Liu W, Gao Y, Zhou Y, Yu F, Li X, Zhang N. Front Pharmacol. 2022;13:881835. Published 2022 May 13. doi:10.3389/fphar.2022.881835

Bioactive principles from Cordyceps sinensis: A potent food supplement – A review

Shashidhar MG, Giridhar P, Udaya Sankar K, Manohar B.  J Funct Foods. 2013 Jul;5(3):1013-1030. doi: 10.1016/j.jff.2013.04.018. Epub 2013 May 24. PMID: 32288795; PMCID: PMC7104994.

 Reishi

 

Ganoderma lucidum Protects Dopaminergic Neuron Degeneration through Inhibition of Microglial Activation

Zhang R, Xu S, Cai Y, Zhou M, Zuo X, Chan P.  Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:156810. doi:10.1093/ecam/nep075

Ganoderma lucidum improves physical fitness in women with fibromyalgia

Collado Mateo D, Pazzi F, Domínguez Muñoz FJ, et al. GANODERMA LUCIDUM IMPROVES PHYSICAL FITNESS IN WOMEN WITH FIBROMYALGIA. Nutr Hosp. 2015;32(5):2126-2135. Published 2015 Nov 1. doi:10.3305/nh.2015.32.5.9601

The role of polysaccharide peptide of Ganoderma lucidum as a potent antioxidant against atherosclerosis in high-risk and stable angina patients

Sargowo D, Ovianti N, Susilowati E, et al. Indian Heart J. 2018;70(5):608-614. doi:10.1016/j.ihj.2017.12.007

Lions Mane

 

 Importance and management of micronutrient deficiencies in patients with Alzheimer’s

Cardoso BR, Cominetti C, Cozzolino SM. Clin Interv Aging. 2013;8:531-542. doi:10.2147/CIA.S27983

Relations of magnesium intake to cognitive impairment and dementia among participants in the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study: a prospective cohort study

Lo K, Liu Q, Madsen T, et al. BMJ Open. 2019;9(11):e030052. Published 2019 Nov 3. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030052

Folate, vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-12 intake and mild cognitive impairment and probable dementia in the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study.

Agnew-Blais JC, Wassertheil-Smoller S, Kang JH, et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2015;115(2):231-241. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2014.07.006


AFA 

 

Oral beta-carotene can increase the number of OKT4+ cells in human blood


Alexander M, Newmark H, Miller RG. Oral beta-carotene can increase the number of OKT4+ cells in human blood. Immunol Lett. 1985;9(4):221-224. doi:10.1016/0165-2478(85)90036-7

Algae and Immunity


Chia WY, Kok H, Chew KW, Low SS, Show PL. Can algae contribute to the war with Covid-19?. Bioengineered. 2021;12(1):1226-1237. doi:10.1080/21655979.2021.1910432

Current State of Evidence: Influence of Nutritional and Nutrigenetic Factors on Immunity.

Galmés S, Serra F, Palou A. Current State of Evidence: Influence of Nutritional and Nutrigenetic Factors on Immunity in the COVID-19 Pandemic Framework. Nutrients. 2020;12(9):2738. Published 2020 Sep 8. doi:10.3390/nu12092738

A Review of the Role of Micronutrients and Bioactive Compounds on Immune System


Cámara M, Sánchez-Mata MC, Fernández-Ruiz V, Cámara RM, Cebadera E, Domínguez L. A Review of the Role of Micronutrients and Bioactive Compounds on Immune System Supporting to Fight against immune challenges. Foods. 2021;10(5):1088. Published 2021 May 14. doi:10.3390/foods10051088
Immunity and inflammatory biomarkers in COVID-19: A systematic review


Iwamura APD, Tavares da Silva MR, Hümmelgen AL, et al. Immunity and inflammatory biomarkers in COVID-19: A systematic review. Rev Med Virol. 2021;31(4):e2199. doi:10.1002/rmv.2199

Immune Modulation From Five Major Mushrooms: Application to Integrative Oncology

Thymus Gland: A Double Edge Sword for Coronaviruses


Al-Suhaimi EA, Aljafary MA, Alkhulaifi FM, et al. Thymus Gland: A Double Edge Sword for Coronaviruses. Vaccines (Basel). 2021;9(10):1119. Published 2021 Oct 2. doi:10.3390/vaccines9101119


Recent advances in the discovery of novel marine natural products and mycosporine-like amino acid UV-absorbing compounds 

Rosic NN.  [published correction appears in Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2021 Sep 22;:]. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2021;105(19):7053-7067. doi:10.1007/s00253-021-11467-9

Mycosporine-like Amino Acids and Other Phytochemicals Directly Detected by High-Resolution NMR on Klamath (Aphanizomenon flos aquae) Blue-Green Algae

 Valeria Righi, Francesca Parenti, Luisa Schenetti, and Adele Mucci Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2016 64 (35), 6708-6715 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b02615

 

Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids: Potential Health and Beauty Ingredients

 

Chrapusta E, Kaminski A, Duchnik K, Bober B, Adamski M, Bialczyk J. Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids: Potential Health and Beauty Ingredients. Mar Drugs. 2017;15(10):326. Published 2017 Oct 21. doi:10.3390/md15100326

**These Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat cure or prevent any disease. 



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