| 90% human diseases are associated with immune system dysfunctions |
| The human immune system is responsible for protecting and repairing through fighting foreign toxins; cleaning dead cells; repairing damaged tissues and organs; developing immunity; and destroying mutant and oncogenic cells. However, aging, malnutrition and stress may cause potential impairment of the immune system. Medical studies showed that 90% human diseases are associated with immune system dysfunctions. |
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| Statistics of lower immunity |
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An international study reported that every 1 to 8 people out of a million will suffer from virus-induced spinal inflammation resulting from reduced immunity. 50% affected people demonstrated fatigue in lower limbs and decreased mobility. 80% to 94% affected people experience the numbness in the limbs. |
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Cancer is ranked the top cause among 10 most fatal diseases in Taiwan, killing 37,222 people every year. In other words, 4 people die of cancer every hour. |
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Aging, malnutrition and extreme mental stress result in imbalanced immunity. And there is increasing stress level experienced by modern people. In Taiwan, every 1 out 4 persons shows symptoms related to stress. |
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It is estimated that more than 1 billion people are infected with immune system dysfunction each year, resulting in 11,000,000 deaths annually. The statistics, released by WHO in 2000, of deaths in 1998 is shown in the figure below. |
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| Probiotics can enhance the immunity |
| The intestines are the largest organs hosting the immune system where 70% of the lymph is distributed. The aging of the intestinal tract will cause the degradation of the defensive capacity against viruses and bacteria. Medical experts recommend taking immunity-boosting probiotics as an effective way to keep the intestines young. |
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As proven by studies, oral administration of lactobacillus can significantly improve the balance of your immune system!
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Studies conducted by Central Laboratories for Key Technology of Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd. found that after taking Lactobacillus KW (Lactobacillus paracasei KW3110 strain), skin inflammation and hemorrhage in atopic dermatitis was inhibited; while the blood IgE, which is an indicator of allergy, was 1/3 of the original level. |
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In a joint-study by R&D Center of Calpis Co., Ltd. and College of Bioresource Sciences of Nihon University demonstrated that when Lactobacillus acidophilus L-92 strain was incubated together with CD4-positive T-cell taken from the spleen of allergic mice (transgenic mice with specific T-cell receptor), IFN-γ which can enhance Th1 cytokine was observed; while Th2 cytokine was inhibited. |
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Technology and Research Institute of Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd. found that Lactobacillus gasseri SP strain living in the intestine of healthy adults can increase production of macrophage IL-12, stimulate the production of lymphocytes IFN-γ and participate in human immune response. |
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A joint-study by Research and Development Center of Meiji Dairies Corp. and Graduate School of Agricultural Science of Tohoku University proved that acidic polysaccharides produced by Lactobacillus bulgaricus (OLL1073R-1 strain) can induce the production of IFN-γ in mice spleen cell in vitro; moreover, oral administration can increase the level of NK activity in spleen cells. |
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