The probiotic-derived supplement Del-Immune V® is the culmination of Russian and U.S research that began 30 years ago with Dr. Ogarkov’s discoveries. Originally developed in the bio-warfare labs of the former Soviet Union, the immune-support supplement was first developed to protect Soviet soldiers and citizens from bio-warfare agents. Modern research confirms Dr. Ogarkov’s findings that the grandchild of his original research, Del-Immune V, triggers an immediate immune response to help protect users not only from bio-toxins, but seasonal illness and other viruses and infections as well.

Scientifically known as Lactobacillus bacteria, probiotics are a traditional part of the Eastern-European food culture. Probiotics support the body in dozens of functions, including healing and maintenance of the impaired immune system and digestive tract.

Today, Del-Immune V is the only probiotic-derived products in the U.S. made from the original Russian formula and offers a natural way to build up your immune system during the cold and flu season.

“Even though probiotics were first discovered in the early 20th century, we discover new uses for them every day,” said Dr. Liubov Shynkarenko, Ph.D. and Vice-President of Pure Research Products, distributor of Del-Immune V.

Early in her career, Shynkarenko, a Russian-trained microbiologist, helped develop the product for the USSR and discovered that Del-Immune V could be helpful in supporting the immune system during cancer treatment and other serious health challenges such as virus infections.

“What was developed in the old Soviet Union during the Cold War is now being used to keep people healthy all over the world,” said Dr. Shynkaranko.

“I have observed that patients who support their immune system with Del-Immune V significantly reduce the number of times they get sick over the winter season and also show decreased duration of colds and flu,” said Elin Ritchie M.D., who practices integrative medicine in Taos, N.M.

About Del-Immune
Del-Immune V®, manufactured by Lyoferm Inc (Indiana) and distributed by Boulder-based Pure Research Products LLC (PRP), is a probiotic-derived nutritional supplement that provides immediate immune system support. Del-Immune represents the culmination of 30 years of research originated by Cold War-era Soviet Bloc scientists and Russian military bio-warfare troop protection programs. PRP obtained exclusive rights to manufacture, distribute and market the unique Lactobacillus rhamnosus (DV strain) from its Russian partners in 2002. Del-Immune V is used by thousands and recommended by doctors around the world. For more information on how Del-Immune V works, click here.

I’ve observed that with many animal health issues, there is an underlying compromised and depressed immune system. After being introduced to Del-immune V, I started recommending it for pets to provide immune support in conjunction with targeted treatment of many health issues. My clinical observation was that the product provided immediate immune support during all types of animal health issues, whether the condition was fungal, bacterial or viral.

In broad terms, we see a faster recovery rate with health issues when an animal’s immune system is supported with Del-Immune V. Another important characteristic I have observed is that this product modulates and balances rather than over-stimulating the immune system. This is important for animals with hyper-sensitivities. There are variables, but I have also seen the product help balance an over-active immune system.

Del-Immune V is ideal for immune support with many treatment protocols I recommend, and I have never observed side-effects from the product. I use it to support the immune system adjunctively during treatments including; cancer, ear and eye infections, respiratory tract infections and skin conditions to name a few. The product is cost effective and gives a big return for a small investment in a pet’s health.

Young puppies and kittens from shelters and mills frequently show up with respiratory infections and immune stress. Adding immune support to specific prescription treatment gets them back on track faster.

On the more life-threatening end of the spectrum, I see dogs with chronic, debilitating illness like cancer. I have observed that supporting the immune system with Del-Immune V during treatment helps the body fight cancer cells and also provides help with secondary immune problems relating to bacterial and fungal infections.

My best results are dose-related. For general maintenance in puppies and cats, I use half a capsule to a full capsule twice a day. For acute immune issues, smaller animals receive up to four capsules a day. With adult cat and small dogs, I suggest one to two capsules daily for maintenance, and up to six a day for immune support during acute problems. Medium and large dogs can have two capsules a day for maintenance and six to eight capsules a day during acute illness. I give very large dogs two Del-Immune V a day for maintenance, and up to four capsules twice a day during acute illness. Users can reduce doses after about two weeks.

The largest dose I’ve given for immune support was eight capsules a day to a chocolate lab with prostate cancer. In addition to cancer treatment, the dog’s immune system was supported with additional supplements and a grain-free diet. This pup had a high quality of life for more than a year after his diagnosis, in spite of the fact that dogs with this condition would typically live six months or less.

Questions about Del-Immune V and pets may be sent to SSAndvm@aol.com. You may also visit Dr. Sanderlin’s website at www.homeinsteadvetcare.com.

Sometimes I don’t have enough energy to carry on with the plans for my day or my week. Recently I had a long week with big plans for the weekend. However, due to many nights with disrupted sleep on-call for medical emergencies and children waking me when I was home, I was exhausted, tired, and genuinely fatigued. Imagine feeling this way for several months or years. In most cases tiredness and fatigue are associated with sleeplessness.

Persistent fatigue, pain and sleep difficulties have been common in clinical practice for decades, even centuries. Fatigue is a typical symptom in the modern world, with up to half of the general population reporting fatigue in large surveys. At least 20 percent of doctor visits are from those seeking treatment for fatigue.

New studies show that sleep deprivation also has detrimental effects on the immune system. Researchers believe that sleep should be considered a vital part of immune function, as it is clear that there is a direct relationship between sleep and immunity.

Sleep is a process essential to life. Both infection-associated and normal sleep are regulated, in part, by immune mediators called “cytokines,” which function as switches in the immune system. Research also shows that sleep is altered during illness. The brain responds to infection by altering physical processes, including sleep.

Fatigue is one of the first signs that any organism has lost control of the mechanisms of energy production and consumption. A great deal of energy is used to fight immune weakness and sleep deprivation. What’s more, energy problems and fatigue connect directly with decreased mitochondrial function – the “power plants” within each human cell that generate the energy our body needs to function. Clearly, fatigue patients need to correct sleep disorders to restore immune function and mitochondrial deficits.

Fatigue, continual tiredness, and even Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are debilitating conditions that can destroy careers and relationships. In my practice of family and alternative medicine over the last 16 years, I have treated many patients with varying degrees of this chronic and destructive illness. Fatigue, especially CFS, is difficult because in the past, the medical profession discounted it as not really existing at all. Some patients in my care are demoralized by the compassionless way they have been treated by other doctors in the past. Many remain exhausted and depressed after trying many solutions. I believe that immune system support might be part of the answer in treating these conditions.

Medicine is beginning to truly study CFS and the factors that contribute to this mysterious and chronic condition. We now understand that it is not “just in your head.” In the past, many patients were sent to psychiatrists to deal with these problems.

A recently published article in the Journal of Clinical and Vaccine Immunology (April 2010) concludes that Anti-Inflammatory Interleukin-10 (a super highway in the immune system) is a key factor in the cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. We know from previous research that Del-Immune V® directly increases the activity of Interleukins (super highways in the immune system) in the body to help support the immune system.

By supporting their immune systems with Del-Immune V, users may lessen the symptoms of fatigue and CFS. Research is starting to support this clinical finding. Many patients who take a regular dose of Del-Immune V to support their immune systems see a significant increase in energy levels, interest in life activities and increased satisfaction in their relationships, probably due to increased energy.

So, how much Del-Immune V is a good dose for immune support when battling fatigue? While doses of 2 capsules per day are good for maintenance, I find that higher doses for immune system support can be more effective. I recommend starting with 3 capsules twice a day for 2 weeks, then dropping to 3 capsules once a day for the next few months.

What is interesting about Del-Immune V is that we find an even better response when brief “treatment holidays” are used. That is, patients intentionally skip two days per month to re-establish the body’s sensitivity and response to the product. I usually recommend that my patients miss the last two days of a month and start up again on the first day of the following months, unless they will be traveling at that time. Particularly reassuring is the lack of side effects from this supplement. It seems that virtually anyone can take it without adverse effects.

Chemotherapy and radiation patients should take note; Del-Immune V has been shown to increase the overall function of the immune system. When it is beaten down by current cancer therapies, Del-Immune V helps re-build the immune defenses of the body. It assists with new growth of healthy tissues and helps prevent the all-to-common secondary infections that are often the final straw for a depleted body.

To learn more about how Del-Immune V can stimulate the immune system, click here.

Here is our official position at the moment: Del-Immune V® provides immediate immune system support. The activity is non-specific, which means the support covers a broad range of immune responses. This has been evidenced by the results reported from our users. The immune help from Del-Immune V® ranges from seasonal bugs and sinus problems to chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. So we anticipate this product will be beneficial for immune system support even with various Flu strains, but again, we do not have the documentation yet!

To learn more about how Del-Immune V® provides immediate immune system support, click here.

Aging and alterations in the intestine’s environment caused by antibiotic use disrupt the digestive system’s balance. In the case of antibiotics, the medicine kills everything living in the gut, including harmful bacteria as well as healthy intestinal flora. Killing off healthy flora allows harmful intestinal bacteria to gain proportional dominance. This relative imbalance of microbes in the gut sets the stage for a wide range of unhealthy conditions.

A 2003 study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University looked at the connection between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and intestinal bacteria over-growth. Researchers concluded that intestinal bacteria play a significant role in hepatic insulin resistance and NAFLD.

Researchers at the Imperial College of London recently surmised that altering the intestine’s microbial environment could be effective in addressing insulin resistance.  Researchers found that genetics is responsible for the presence of a specific type of microbe in mice intestines. This microbial excess predisposed mice to insulin resistance and NAFLD.

Researchers are hopeful that their observations of a mouse’s intestinal environment will translate into improving human health. When the mice in this study were fed a high fat diet, the microbes transformed choline, the nutrient essential for metabolizing fat, into methylamines. Scientists believe methylamines, which can only be produced by the microbes in the intestines, lead to insulin resistance. In addition, because choline is needed to transport fat out of the liver, altering choline metabolism leads to fat accumulation, and in turn, NAFLD. By changing the balance of intestinal microbes, it will be possible to reduce someone’s chances of becoming insulin resistant, developing NAFLD or suffering from associated problems.

Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas in response to elevated blood sugar levels. By pushing glucose out of the bloodstream and into the body’s cells where it is converted into energy, insulin keeps blood glucose levels in check. Cells that are insulin resistant lead to decreased energy production, resulting in fatigue. High amounts of insulin in the blood increase triglycerides, which deposit fatty acids in the liver. In prolonged cases of insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus develops. Being overweight, leading a sedentary lifestyle, eating a diet rich in sugar and fat and a preponderance of intestinal microbes all promote insulin resistance.

Probiotics utilize beneficial bacteria to support the health of the gastrointestinal system by suppressing the growth of, or destroying undesirable bacteria. The regular use of probiotics can re-colonize the gastrointestinal tract with enough normal flora to prevent potentially damaging microbes from gaining dominance. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins 2003 study evaluating probiotic use to improve NAFLD suggested the inclusion of probiotics in a plan to prevent additional accumulation of fat in the liver.

Living with microbes in the gut is a normal occurrence in the human gastrointestinal system. However, the recent determination that an intestinal microbial imbalance encourages insulin resistance and NAFLD demonstrates that people concerned with these conditions should aim to preserve or build up healthy intestinal flora. Used around the world for gastrointestinal health, the regular use of probiotics is the most acknowledged way to support a favorable balance of intestinal microbes.

When we originally visited Dr. Spivak in early 2007, he immediately became interested in the product and suggested measuring natural interferon activity in laboratory animals. Natural interferons are very important substances in the immune system. Their function is to activate cells that protect us from viruses, bacteria, the formation of tumor cells and to fight foreign invaders.

The primary interferons are identified as alpha, beta and gamma. TNF, or tumor necrosis factor, was also measured. All of these important  immune components work together to help keep us healthy and free of infection and disease. Interferons alpha and beta are primarily anti-viral and anti-tumor, and TNF is anti-bacterial and anti-tumor.

In his research, Dr. Spivak used five groups  of laboratory animals. Three of the groups received oral Del-Immune V® in different dosages; one group received a known research product and a fifth group received saline. All of the products were administered by mouth. The details of this research project are much more complex, but the research paper summarizes the results this way:

Del-Immune V® increased interferon production levels by two and a half to three times and interferon levels were raised by two times compared to the research standard.

Dr. Spivak also found that the administration of Del-Immune V® leads to an immediate immune response after eight hours, and TNF levels are increased after one hour. Repeating the dosage increased levels of interferons for up to three days. Tumor necrosis factor levels were 10 times higher than the saline control group.

Dr. Spivak concluded that Del-Immune V® demonstrated broad spectrum immune properties. He confirmed that Del-Immune V® does provide immediate immune support, and that it works fast.

To learn more about how Del-Immune V® can provide immediate immune system support, click here.

A 2006 study at Children’s Hospital in Boston, Mass. confirmed that, like us, a microbe’s favored mode of travel is airplanes. Likewise, trains, buses, taxis and rental cars can be breeding grounds for traveling germs—not to mention airport terminals, restaurants and public restrooms.

Many are making their summer travel plans, but that doesn’t mean the immune system can go on vacation, too. Independent Traveler magazine says travelers “may be more than 100 times as likely to catch a cold on a plane as in your normal daily rounds.”

Travel often means additional stress as well. We put ourselves under pressure by getting ready to go, preparing our homes, businesses and pets to be cared for in our absence, and making it to our gate, connection, etc. on time.

According to the Center for Disease Control, three glands “go into gear” and work together to help you cope with a stressful situation. Two are in your brain: the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. The third, the adrenal glands, are on top of your kidneys. The hypothalamus signals your pituitary gland that it’s time to tell your adrenal glands to release the stress hormones called epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol. These chemicals increase your heart rate and breathing and provide a burst of energy, but prolonged stimulation wears on the immune system, making us more vulnerable to environmental pathogens.

In addition to frequent hand-washing and ample hydration, taking Del-Immune V® prior to, during and after travel can help your body adjust to the sudden fluctuation in stress levels. Several customers have written to us about their experience traveling with Del-Immune V®:

“My husband travels almost every week and his trips are always overseas lasting four to five days at a time,” wrote Jan W. of Boulder, Colo. “In the past, the weekends have been a time for him to recover from travel and jet lag. Since taking Del-Immune V® on a daily basis, I have noticed my husband has not had any infections caused by air travel. I believe his jet lag has diminished and I know for a fact that he has more energy on the weekends.”

Another Boulder customer , Mark S. wrote, “I recently attended an international conference in Mexico. During the course of the week, most of the Americans became sick, but I was taking Del-Immune V® and never missed a beat. Even though I ate in local restaurants, worked late and got up early, I felt great throughout the conference and even after I returned.”

To learn more about how Del-Immune V® can supplement your immune health during travel, click here.

I will never forget the day my baby woke up with a terrible rash. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a medical doctor or a fisherman’s wife, having a sick baby is very scary. My six-week-old baby was covered in red welts. Though she seemed happy in every other way, something was obviously wrong. Since I’m a medical doctor and a mother, I was able to examine her. I noticed she appeared to have the rash of chicken pox. This was a real surprise, since chicken pox normally affects children older than she was.

I had been introduced to Del-Immune V® by a friend and colleague; and I had the impression that it was a very safe and effective natural supplement. I decided to go ahead and start her on Del-Immune V®. I mixed one capsule three times a day in a bottle of milk. By the following morning her rash had completely disappeared! I continued to give her Del-Immune V® using one capsule a day for the next week. I discontinued the treatment once there was no further evidence of the illness. I was satisfied that not only was she completely better from the original infection—which normally would have taken two weeks to get over—but also that she was unaffected by the supplement in any other way. She did not display any side effects whatsoever.

Since my first experience with Del-Immune V®, I have used it to treat many medical conditions and found it to be helpful. Not everyone who takes Del-Immune V® has dramatic results, but I have not had anybody experience any side effects, either. I recommend it to patients with any autoimmune condition, including rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

To learn more about the many different indications for Del-Immune V®, click here.

He returned to the U.S. on June 1, 2008 and is now attending the University of Colorado, earning a degree in International Relations and will graduate in December.

While in Iraq, Todd’s unit was a Special Forces team called Operation Detachment Alpha. Todd’s team has been together for 10 years—he joined them in 2005. “I was a demolitions expert,” he said. “When we came across a munitions dump, for example, I would blow it up. We also helped Iraqis build things like wells, toilets and domestic infrastructure.”

Todd explained that there were 12 people on his team. We made sure Todd had a steady supply of Del-Immune V® for himself and any of his team members who wanted it. “The only time I was sick was when I first arrived,” he recalled. “I think my body reacted to everything in the air. There was a huge amount of industrial pollution along with thick dirt and dust from the desert.”

Todd began by taking four capsules of Del-Immune V® four times a day and reported feeling better within a few days. “After that I never got sick again, “ he said. He added that some other team members didn’t take the product until they were sick. “The guys that took it got over colds faster, or had a faster recovery from getting sick from eating bad food.”

The Special Forces team stayed busy with 120 combat missions over an eight-month period. Mission objectives ranged from capturing enemies to digging wells in villages. “We were lucky we didn’t lose anyone,” he recalls. “One guy was wounded when he was shot in the helmet. Other teams lost as many as three out of 12 members.

“We wore 60 pounds of body armor and carried about 100 pounds of gear.” He added that he depended on Del-Immune V® as much as his gear for protection. “It was cold where we were. A lot of guys got sick, but the ones that took Del-Immune V® got better quickly. I never got sick.” Todd even made believers of many of the army doctors who began taking it after Todd told them about his experience with the product.

Todd is currently working three jobs and taking a full course load and still depends on Del-Immune V® to keep him healthy with his packed schedule. In the meantime, he is regularly called out for special military missions, and said that since he returned from Iraq he’s been to Nepal, Thailand and Slovenia. Todd added that he may be deployed to Afghanistan within the next year. “With Del-Immune V®, I can handle my workload and still stay well after overseas travel that comes on short notice,” he said.”

To find out more about immune system builders and Del-Immune V®, click here.

After developing a cold or flu, many people who exercise on a regular basis are hesitant to skip workouts. However, exercising when ill inhibits exercise performance, diminishing the benefits of a typical workout and spreading germs that may infect others. Most doctors will recommend rest during all types of illness. Sometimes, though, even a doctor’s advice isn’t enough to convince us to break our workout regimen. Here are a few things to consider before hitting the gym when you have a cold or flu:

First, exercising with a cold or flu may worsen symptoms. A runny nose or sore throat may become more agitated during exercise making you feel even more miserable than before your workout. Some studies have also shown that the immune system can become suppressed after exercise.

Another thing to consider is that during resistance activities (weight training, for example) our bodies break down muscle and, in the days following that workout, will repair the muscle so that it grows and reshapes itself. But, when we’re ill our bodies may not simultaneously fight off an infection and repair muscles very efficiently leaving you sore and possibly prolonging the illness.

When ill, fluid in our bodies may be off-balance affecting the heart and circulatory system. The decrease in body fluid may cause inadequate perspiration, which could lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.

Finally, it’s important to remember that public gyms and exercise facilities can be hotbeds for flu and cold bugs. Infecting others in this environment may easily be done through heavy breathing, coughing, sneezing, and sharing mats and towels. Even if healthy, adding a Del-Immune V® supplement to your daily routine can help as your immune system fights off germs.

To learn more about how Del-Immune V® works, click here.