Evidence supporting the use of: Transfer Factor
For the body system: Peyer’s patches
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Transfer Factor is a term for low-molecular-weight molecules, primarily oligopeptides, derived from immune cells (often sourced from colostrum or leukocyte extracts). Their use to support the immune system, specifically structures like Peyer’s patches in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), has some scientific basis. Peyer’s patches are integral to mucosal immunity, sampling antigens and coordinating immune responses in the intestines. Some studies suggest that orally administered Transfer Factor can modulate immune responses, enhance cellular immunity, and affect cytokine production. Small clinical trials and animal studies have reported immune modulation and improved resistance to certain infections after supplementation with Transfer Factor. However, most research is preliminary, with limited large-scale, well-controlled human trials. There is some in vitro and in vivo evidence that Transfer Factor can facilitate communication between immune cells and potentially prime mucosal immunity, which may indirectly support Peyer’s patch function. Nevertheless, direct evidence specifically linking Transfer Factor supplementation to enhanced Peyer’s patch activity in humans is sparse. Most claims rely on broader immunomodulatory effects rather than specific mechanistic data regarding Peyer’s patches. Therefore, while the scientific rationale exists and some early studies are promising, the strength of evidence is modest and further research is needed to substantiate specific claims.
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2'-Fucosyllactosearabinogalactan
bacillus subtilis
Beta-Glucan
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
colostrum
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
immunoglobin G
inulin
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
saccharomyces boulardii
slippery elm bark
turkey tail mushroom
vitamin A
vitamin D
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Clostridium butyricum
Glycomacropeptides
Galactooligosaccharides
Other body systems supported by Transfer Factor
BronchialsImmune System
Lymphatics
Peyer’s patches
Respiratory System
Thymus