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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are transfer factors?
Transfer factors are tiny natural molecules found in the bodies of all mammals and birds that transfer critical immune information to cells. They work across species barriers—from animal to person or animal to animal—to transfer immune knowledge to the naïve immune system.
Transfer factors are messenger molecules that provide immune
intelligence, educating immune cells to recognize, respond to, and remember
potential threats. Transfer factors are not vitamins,
minerals, or herbs that simply provide nutrients to
the body. They are completely unique in that they
transfer immune intelligence to the body.
How do transfer factors work?
Transfer factors educate your naïve immune system about a present or potential danger and equip it with a plan for action. Although the most notable function of these smart molecules is to support the recognition of a threat, they also support the immune system’s ability to remember past invasions, allowing your body to more quickly respond to similar health threats. In addition, transfer factors boost or balance your immune response, depending on the support needed by your immune system.
What are transfer factors?
Transfer factors are tiny natural molecules found in the bodies of all mammals and birds that transfer critical immune information to cells. They work across species barriers—from animal to person or animal to animal—to transfer immune knowledge to the naïve immune system.
How do transfer factors work?
Transfer factors educate your naïve immune system about a present or potential danger and equip it with a plan for action. Although the most notable function of these smart molecules is to support the recognition of a threat, they also support the immune system’s ability to remember past invasions, allowing your body to more quickly respond to similar health threats. In addition, transfer factors boost or balance your immune response, depending on the support needed by your immune system.
How were transfer factors discovered?
In 1949, Dr. H. Sherwood Lawrence, distinguished immunologist at New York University, determined that an immune response could be transferred from a donor to a recipient through a white blood cell extract. He concluded that the extract contained a factor capable of transferring the donor’s immunity information to the recipient and named the substance transfer factor.
What prompted scientists to look for transfer factors in eggs and colostrum?
It was first noticed that when newborn cows didn’t or couldn’t nurse, they quickly died. Infection, and not starvation, was usually the cause. Researchers realized that the mother was passing immunity information to the calf after birth and that the only means could be transfer factors in her first milk. It was then realized that birds must also pass on immune information to their own young.
What are Nanofraction Molecules?
Even smaller than transfer factors, nanofraction molecules possess natural intuition and function as part of the complex “command and control” network of the immune system. Nanofraction molecules also ensure the appropriate immune response for each situation.
How was the power of Nanofraction molecules first discovered?
Scientists have known for quite some time that smaller molecules than transfer factors existed, but they never determined if these molecules provide any immune system support. Ever the pioneer, 4Life Chief Executive Officer David Lisonbee worked with the 4Life Research and Development team to harness these molecules, isolate them, test them, and determine their potential to support the immune system. In 2007, 4Life scientists extracted these tiny molecules and determined that they provide incredible power for the immune system.
What sources of transfer factors and nanofraction molecules are used in 4Life products?
Nature has perfected a way to help keep its young healthy. A mother passes on vital immune knowhow (gathered from her own experiences) in the first critical days of life through means such as cow colostrum or chicken egg yolk. Transfer factors and nanofraction molecules are important components of this education.
What are the advantages of using chicken eggs or cow colostrum as a source of transfer factors?
Chickens and cows live outside, leaving them exposed to a variety of germs, which their immune systems must battle in order to stay healthy. Both transfer factors and nanofraction molecules can be safely transferred to humans, making cow colostrum and chicken egg yolk excellent sources for immune system support. Using patented and patent-pending processes, 4Life extracts transfer factors from cow colostrum and chicken egg yolk to provide a wide range of immune system support. 4Life obtains nanofraction molecules from cow colostrum using a nano filter. 4Life Transfer Factor is truly Nature's First Supplement™.
Are there any differences between dried egg yolk or cow colostrum and 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Yes. Unlike dried egg yolk or cow colostrum, 4Life’s Transfer Factor E-XF contains concentrated transfer factors. Through patented processes, 4Life separates transfer factors from the other components in egg yolks and cow colostrum to capture a broader range of immune-enhancing transfer factors. Dried eggs and cow colostrum alone contains only small amounts of actual transfer factors along with other compounds. In addition, Transfer Factor E-XF goes through a special stabilization process to protect its effectiveness.
Are transfer factors and nanofraction molecules safe?
Yes. Transfer factors and nanofraction molecules are designed by the immune system for the immune system so they are safe and effective for people of all ages. 4Life’s extraction processes avoid or remove common allergens from egg and colostrum sources. And, any remaining lactose in colostrum-derived transfer factors and nanofraction molecules is far below the amounts that typically cause reactions. (As a precaution, people with egg yolk allergies should check with their physician before taking 4Life products with Transfer Factor E-XF™.)
Is there scientific proof that Transfer Factors are effective?
Yes. In the 50 years since Dr. Lawrence’s pioneering work on transfer factors, an estimated $40 million has been spent researching transfer factors and hundreds of scientific papers that document its effectiveness have been published. Independent studies have also shown the ability of 4Life Transfer Factor products to increase immune system effectiveness. Studies by the Russian Academy of Medical Science show that 4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula boosts immune activity by 283 percent and 4Life Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula boosts it 437 percent! Additional clinical studies and information are located in the 2004 and 2005 Physicians Desk Reference for Non-Prescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements.
Who benefits from taking 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Anyone who needs to boost or balance their immune system.
Will transfer factors survive in my stomach?
Yes. Unlike the antibodies and proteins found in egg yolks and colostrum alone, transfer factors readily survive the digestion process and are easily absorbed. Stomach acids and digestive enzymes won’t degrade their potency.
Can people with allergies or lactose intolerance use 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Yes. Transfer factors themselves are non-allergenic. 4Life’s extraction process avoids or removes common allergens in egg and colostrum sources. Any remaining lactose in colostrum-derived transfer factors is far below the amounts that typically cause reactions. (As precaution, people with allergies specifically to egg yolks, should check with their physician before taking 4Life Products with Transfer Factor E-XF or Targeted Transfer Factor.)
Can infants and children safely take 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Yes. Transfer factors were, in fact, designed by nature for newborns as their first meal. 4Life Transfer Factor products that contain only transfer factors are safe for infants and children. 4Life offers 4Life Transfer Factor Kids just for children, which combines the power of Transfer Factor E-XF® with 22 essential vitamins and minerals in tasty, chewable tablets that provide the immune and nutritional support that growing kids need.
Why should I take Transfer Factor if I was breastfed as an infant?
The transfer factors you received as an infant helped educate and strengthen your naive immune system. But, immune cells regularly die and are replaced, so the ongoing protection from transfer factors lasts only a short time. Because today, more than ever, we’re exposed to new immune challenges, taking transfer factors on a daily basis to support your immune system is important to your overall health.
How often should I take 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Our bodies create new immune cells that need instructions every day. To meet this need, 4Life Transfer Factor products should be used daily to give the immune system the continual support it needs to recognize and respond to new and emerging health threats. 4Life Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula, 4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula, and 4Life Transfer Factor RioVida can safely be combined with Targeted Transfer Factor products to support overall immunity as well to target support for specific body systems.
Are there products available for those who prefer not to swallow pills?
4Life offers several options for those who would rather not swallow pills. 4Life Transfer Factor RioVida provides the benefits of Transfer Factor E-XF in liquid form, blended with an intense combination of antioxidant-rich fruit juices. 4Life Transfer Factor Go Stix feature vanillaflavored Transfer Factor E-XF powder in single-serving packets, perfect for busy people on the go. 4Life Transfer Factor Chewable gives you all the benefits of Transfer Factor E-XF in a citrus-cream flavored tablet. 4Life Transfer Factor KidsTM are tasty chewable tablets featuring Transfer Factor E-XF and 22 essential vitamins and minerals. 4Life Transfer Factor Immune Spray is a great-tasting throat spray that combines the antibacterial properties of colloidal silver with the power of Transfer Factor XF.
What are IgA Antibodies and Natural Killer cells?
IgA antibodies are small molecules that provide a first line of defense by locking on to pathogens that enter the body. Natural Killer cells fight on the front lines of the immune system to attack and destroy potential threats on contact.
What do these studies mean for you?
These studies suggest that 4Life Transfer Factor:
• Boosts B-cell production of IgA antibodies, increasing the body’s defense.
• Boosts effectiveness of Natural Killer cells, increasing your immune system's front line of protection.
• Provides critical protection at one of the most common entry points for potential immune system threats.
• Works quickly within the body.
• Improves immune system protection by increasing vital antibody production and NK cell effectiveness.
• Supports immune system health and overall wellness, even for those who are healthy.
What is Transferceutical™ Science?
Transferceutical Science encompasses the research and development of products that educate the immune system to recognize, respond to, and remember potential threats. 4Life is the category creator of Transferceutical Science. 4Life is constantly breaking new ground and looking for new ways to provide immune system support for you. Our patented and exclusive Transferceutical products are the first of their kind. These powerful and unique products enable you to do more—more for your health, more for your business, and more for others.
What is Transfer Factor E-XF?
Developed exclusively by 4Life using patented and patent-pending technology, Transfer Factor E-XF combines transfer factors from cow colostrum and chicken egg yolk to provide powerful intelligence for the immune system.
What is NanoFactor™ extract?
NanoFactor extract is 4Life’s patentpending concentrate of nanofraction molecules. Nanofraction molecules provide essential intuition to the immune system so it knows when to act, how to act, and when to rest. Both intelligence and intuition are needed to keep you in healthy balance, resulting in a wiser, more fine-tuned immune system, and a more accurate level of immune response.
What is 4Life Transfer Factor Tri-Factor Formula?
4Life Transfer Factor® Tri-Factor® Formula brings together the intelligence of Transfer Factor E-XF and the intuition of NanoFactor to regulate, boost, and balance, according to what your body needs. Tri-Factor Formula is the pinnacle in a long list of immune system advancements that 4Life has brought to the world.
What are the different delivery systems for 4Life Transfer Factor?
4Life offers several ways to get your daily dose of 4Life Transfer Factor:
• 4Life Transfer Factor Plus® Tri-Factor Formula capsules
• 4Life Transfer Factor Chewable Tri-Factor Formula tablets
• 4Life Transfer Factor RioVida®—the only juice beverage in the world that provides the benefits of 4Life Transfer Factor Tri-Factor Formula. Contains a blend of antioxidantrich fruits and berries, including açaí berry from Brazil, pomegranate, blueberry, elderberry, and grape.
• Get your daily rush of RioVida in gel form with RioVida Burst™. It provides the immune system support of RioVida juice, conveniently packaged in a smooth and delicious edible gel blend. Plus, it's a perfect way to share the goodness of RioVida with others!
• With the immune intelligence of Transfer Factor XF®, the immune intuition of NanoFactor™, and the additional immune support of colloidal silver, 4Life Transfer Factor Immune Spray delivers powerful support for your mouth and throat. It also soothes the mouth and throat with ingredients such as marshmallow and aloe vera.
Please feel free to contact us with any other questions you may have.
In 1949, Dr. H. Sherwood Lawrence, distinguished immunologist at New York University, determined that an immune response could be transferred from a donor to a recipient through a white blood cell extract. He concluded that the extract contained a factor capable of transferring the donor’s immunity information to the recipient and named the substance transfer factor.
It was first noticed that when newborn cows didn’t or couldn’t nurse, they quickly died. Infection, and not starvation, was usually the cause. Researchers realized that the mother was passing immunity information to the calf after birth and that the only means could be transfer factors in her first milk. It was then realized that birds must also pass on immune information to their own young.
What are Nanofraction Molecules?
Even smaller than transfer factors, nanofraction molecules possess natural intuition and function as part of the complex “command and control” network of the immune system. Nanofraction molecules also ensure the appropriate immune response for each situation.
How was the power of Nanofraction molecules first discovered?
Scientists have known for quite some time that smaller molecules than transfer factors existed, but they never determined if these molecules provide any immune system support. Ever the pioneer, 4Life Chief Executive Officer David Lisonbee worked with the 4Life Research and Development team to harness these molecules, isolate them, test them, and determine their potential to support the immune system. In 2007, 4Life scientists extracted these tiny molecules and determined that they provide incredible power for the immune system.
Nature has perfected a way to help keep its young healthy. A mother passes on vital immune knowhow (gathered from her own experiences) in the first critical days of life through means such as cow colostrum or chicken egg yolk. Transfer factors and nanofraction molecules are important components of this education.
What are the advantages of using chicken eggs or cow colostrum as a source of transfer factors?
Chickens and cows live outside, leaving them exposed to a variety of germs, which their immune systems must battle in order to stay healthy. Both transfer factors and nanofraction molecules can be safely transferred to humans, making cow colostrum and chicken egg yolk excellent sources for immune system support. Using patented and patent-pending processes, 4Life extracts transfer factors from cow colostrum and chicken egg yolk to provide a wide range of immune system support. 4Life obtains nanofraction molecules from cow colostrum using a nano filter. 4Life Transfer Factor is truly Nature's First Supplement™.
Are there any differences between dried egg yolk or cow colostrum and 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Yes. Unlike dried egg yolk or cow colostrum, 4Life’s Transfer Factor E-XF contains concentrated transfer factors. Through patented processes, 4Life separates transfer factors from the other components in egg yolks and cow colostrum to capture a broader range of immune-enhancing transfer factors. Dried eggs and cow colostrum alone contains only small amounts of actual transfer factors along with other compounds. In addition, Transfer Factor E-XF goes through a special stabilization process to protect its effectiveness.
Are transfer factors and nanofraction molecules safe?
Yes. Transfer factors and nanofraction molecules are designed by the immune system for the immune system so they are safe and effective for people of all ages. 4Life’s extraction processes avoid or remove common allergens from egg and colostrum sources. And, any remaining lactose in colostrum-derived transfer factors and nanofraction molecules is far below the amounts that typically cause reactions. (As a precaution, people with egg yolk allergies should check with their physician before taking 4Life products with Transfer Factor E-XF™.)
Yes. In the 50 years since Dr. Lawrence’s pioneering work on transfer factors, an estimated $40 million has been spent researching transfer factors and hundreds of scientific papers that document its effectiveness have been published. Independent studies have also shown the ability of 4Life Transfer Factor products to increase immune system effectiveness. Studies by the Russian Academy of Medical Science show that 4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula boosts immune activity by 283 percent and 4Life Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula boosts it 437 percent! Additional clinical studies and information are located in the 2004 and 2005 Physicians Desk Reference for Non-Prescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements.
Who benefits from taking 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Anyone who needs to boost or balance their immune system.
Will transfer factors survive in my stomach?
Yes. Unlike the antibodies and proteins found in egg yolks and colostrum alone, transfer factors readily survive the digestion process and are easily absorbed. Stomach acids and digestive enzymes won’t degrade their potency.
Can people with allergies or lactose intolerance use 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Yes. Transfer factors themselves are non-allergenic. 4Life’s extraction process avoids or removes common allergens in egg and colostrum sources. Any remaining lactose in colostrum-derived transfer factors is far below the amounts that typically cause reactions. (As precaution, people with allergies specifically to egg yolks, should check with their physician before taking 4Life Products with Transfer Factor E-XF or Targeted Transfer Factor.)
Can infants and children safely take 4Life Transfer Factor products?
Yes. Transfer factors were, in fact, designed by nature for newborns as their first meal. 4Life Transfer Factor products that contain only transfer factors are safe for infants and children. 4Life offers 4Life Transfer Factor Kids just for children, which combines the power of Transfer Factor E-XF® with 22 essential vitamins and minerals in tasty, chewable tablets that provide the immune and nutritional support that growing kids need.
Why should I take Transfer Factor if I was breastfed as an infant?
The transfer factors you received as an infant helped educate and strengthen your naive immune system. But, immune cells regularly die and are replaced, so the ongoing protection from transfer factors lasts only a short time. Because today, more than ever, we’re exposed to new immune challenges, taking transfer factors on a daily basis to support your immune system is important to your overall health.
Our bodies create new immune cells that need instructions every day. To meet this need, 4Life Transfer Factor products should be used daily to give the immune system the continual support it needs to recognize and respond to new and emerging health threats. 4Life Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula, 4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula, and 4Life Transfer Factor RioVida can safely be combined with Targeted Transfer Factor products to support overall immunity as well to target support for specific body systems.
Are there products available for those who prefer not to swallow pills?
4Life offers several options for those who would rather not swallow pills. 4Life Transfer Factor RioVida provides the benefits of Transfer Factor E-XF in liquid form, blended with an intense combination of antioxidant-rich fruit juices. 4Life Transfer Factor Go Stix feature vanillaflavored Transfer Factor E-XF powder in single-serving packets, perfect for busy people on the go. 4Life Transfer Factor Chewable gives you all the benefits of Transfer Factor E-XF in a citrus-cream flavored tablet. 4Life Transfer Factor KidsTM are tasty chewable tablets featuring Transfer Factor E-XF and 22 essential vitamins and minerals. 4Life Transfer Factor Immune Spray is a great-tasting throat spray that combines the antibacterial properties of colloidal silver with the power of Transfer Factor XF.
What are IgA Antibodies and Natural Killer cells?
IgA antibodies are small molecules that provide a first line of defense by locking on to pathogens that enter the body. Natural Killer cells fight on the front lines of the immune system to attack and destroy potential threats on contact.
What do these studies mean for you?
These studies suggest that 4Life Transfer Factor:
• Boosts B-cell production of IgA antibodies, increasing the body’s defense.
• Boosts effectiveness of Natural Killer cells, increasing your immune system's front line of protection.
• Provides critical protection at one of the most common entry points for potential immune system threats.
• Works quickly within the body.
• Improves immune system protection by increasing vital antibody production and NK cell effectiveness.
• Supports immune system health and overall wellness, even for those who are healthy.
Transferceutical Science encompasses the research and development of products that educate the immune system to recognize, respond to, and remember potential threats. 4Life is the category creator of Transferceutical Science. 4Life is constantly breaking new ground and looking for new ways to provide immune system support for you. Our patented and exclusive Transferceutical products are the first of their kind. These powerful and unique products enable you to do more—more for your health, more for your business, and more for others.
What is Transfer Factor E-XF?
Developed exclusively by 4Life using patented and patent-pending technology, Transfer Factor E-XF combines transfer factors from cow colostrum and chicken egg yolk to provide powerful intelligence for the immune system.
What is NanoFactor™ extract?
NanoFactor extract is 4Life’s patentpending concentrate of nanofraction molecules. Nanofraction molecules provide essential intuition to the immune system so it knows when to act, how to act, and when to rest. Both intelligence and intuition are needed to keep you in healthy balance, resulting in a wiser, more fine-tuned immune system, and a more accurate level of immune response.
What is 4Life Transfer Factor Tri-Factor Formula?
4Life Transfer Factor® Tri-Factor® Formula brings together the intelligence of Transfer Factor E-XF and the intuition of NanoFactor to regulate, boost, and balance, according to what your body needs. Tri-Factor Formula is the pinnacle in a long list of immune system advancements that 4Life has brought to the world.
What are the different delivery systems for 4Life Transfer Factor?
4Life offers several ways to get your daily dose of 4Life Transfer Factor:
• 4Life Transfer Factor Plus® Tri-Factor Formula capsules
• 4Life Transfer Factor Chewable Tri-Factor Formula tablets
• 4Life Transfer Factor RioVida®—the only juice beverage in the world that provides the benefits of 4Life Transfer Factor Tri-Factor Formula. Contains a blend of antioxidantrich fruits and berries, including açaí berry from Brazil, pomegranate, blueberry, elderberry, and grape.
• Get your daily rush of RioVida in gel form with RioVida Burst™. It provides the immune system support of RioVida juice, conveniently packaged in a smooth and delicious edible gel blend. Plus, it's a perfect way to share the goodness of RioVida with others!
• With the immune intelligence of Transfer Factor XF®, the immune intuition of NanoFactor™, and the additional immune support of colloidal silver, 4Life Transfer Factor Immune Spray delivers powerful support for your mouth and throat. It also soothes the mouth and throat with ingredients such as marshmallow and aloe vera.
Please feel free to contact us with any other questions you may have.