The immune system is our body's defence against infections, viruses and bacteria. However, with age the immune system weakens — this process is called immunosenescence. Peptide bioregulators are food supplements intended to help support the normal function of the immune system.
The immune system – the body's defensive shield
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How does the immune system work?
The immune system consists of several main components:
The thymus gland (thymus)
where the T lymphocytes responsible for cellular immunity mature
Bone marrow
where all blood cells and immune system cells are produced
Lymphatic system
filters pathogens and supports the immune response
Spleen
filters the blood and takes part in the immune response
With age the thymus gland shrinks (involution), so the production of T lymphocytes falls, and this significantly weakens immune function. Professor Vladimir Khavinson's team studied the effect of peptide bioregulators on immune system indicators. These food supplements are intended to help support the normal function of the immune system.
Thymus peptides: Vladonix
Vladonix is a natural peptide bioregulator (a cytomax) obtained from animal thymus tissue. It is one of the best-known peptide preparations for immunity.
How Vladonix works:
- Helps maintain the normal function of the thymus gland
- Helps maintain the normal activity of T lymphocytes
- Helps maintain cellular immunity
- Helps maintain the balance of the immune system
In clinical studies carried out at the Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, Vladonix was studied for its effect on immune system indicators in older people.
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A synthetic immune system peptide: Kristagen
Kristagen is a synthetic tripeptide (a cytogen) created in the laboratory and intended to support the immune system. It consists of three amino acids that precisely reproduce the most active fragment of the natural thymus peptide.
Advantages of Kristagen:
- Helps maintain the normal activity of immune cells
- Helps maintain immunoglobulin levels
- Contributes to maintaining the normal balance of the immune system
- Suitable for vegetarians (synthetic origin)
- A good maintenance preparation after a course of Vladonix
Bone marrow peptides: Bonomarlot
Bonomarlot is a natural peptide bioregulator obtained from bone marrow tissue. Since the bone marrow is where all blood cells (including the cells of the immune system) are produced, this preparation matters for supporting immunity.
How Bonomarlot helps immunity:
- Helps maintain the normal processes of blood formation (haematopoiesis)
- Helps maintain the normal activity of bone marrow cells
- Helps maintain normal levels of leukocytes, erythrocytes and platelets
- Helps maintain the body's natural resistance
When is it especially important to support immunity?
Peptide bioregulators for immunity are recommended in the following cases:
when the body is under greater strain
during intense physical and mental work
when natural immune function weakens
stress significantly suppresses the immune system
when the body needs additional support
Recommended immunity support programme
Intensive programme:
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Vladonix + Bonomarlot – a 30-day course (2 capsules a day of each)
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A break of 2-3 months
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Maintenance course: Kristagen - 30 days
Additional ways to support immunity
Besides peptides, the following matter for supporting immunity:
- Enough sleep – 7-9 hours a night
- Vitamin D – especially important in the Lithuanian climate
- Zinc and vitamin C – the classic micronutrients for immune support
- Physical activity – moderate-intensity exercise helps support immune function
- Stress reduction – chronic stress is one of the greatest enemies of immunity
- Probiotics – gut health is closely linked to immunity
Investing in immune health is an investment in a good quality of life. Peptide bioregulators give your body the extra support that matters so much in the modern world. Browse our product catalogue and start looking after your immunity today.
Browse the catalogueScientific research on immune system peptides
Sources
- 1. Khavinson, V.Kh. “Peptides and Ageing.” Neuroendocrinology Letters, Vol. 24, No. 3-4, 2003, pp. 144–149.
- 2. Khavinson, V.Kh., Malinin, V.V. Gerontological Aspects of Genome Peptide Regulation. Karger, Basel, 2005.
- 3. Khavinson, V. “Peptide regulation of aging: 35-year research experience.” Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Vol. 152, No. 1, 2011, pp. 7–12.
- 4. Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology – scientific publications and clinical trial data (Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology).
- 5. Khavinson, V.Kh., et al. “Epithalon peptide induces telomerase activity and telomere elongation in human somatic cells.” Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Vol. 135, No. 6, 2003, pp. 590–592.
