IgG antibodies
The Imupro300 test detects IgG antibodies
in the blood. The antibodies are formed to
fight against substances, which the body perceives
as intruders. Defence reactions, within the
immune system, occur when the body perceives
that an intruder has entered, in this case
a particular food or additive. The antibodies
(immunoglobin) attach themselves to the intruders
and mark them as foreign bodies. Other cells
within the immune system then commence to
render the intruder harmless; the intruders
are usually eliminated by the body before
they can cause any damage. This natural mechanism
is duplicated in the vaccination process;
dead pathogens (empty virus shells) are harmless
to the body and are used as vaccines. The
immune system then forms antibodies against
their structure, thereby protecting the body
from future attacks. The body is immunised,
specific antibodies have been formed, which
precisely fit the components of the pathogen
(invader).
In the case of the perceived intruder being
a food or additive, the immune reactions are
constantly occurring; if the diet is not changed
the reaction may become chronic. A multitude
of chronic health problems can be attributed
to reactions by the body to foods and additives,
which it perceives as intruders. The immune
system is put under stress by the intruder
and this can lead to malfunctions in the body
processes.
Food may become an enemy to the body and
the constant defence reactions may weaken
it.
The immune system’s goal is to render
the intruder harmless, however in doing so
it releases aggressive enzymes, oxygen radicals
and toxic materials. Though these components
are released to attack the intruder they also
damage the body’s tissue
The Imupro300 test can detect antibodies
to 272 individual food types in your blood,
the higher the concentration of antibodies
in the blood, to a particular food type, the
higher the intolerance level.
When there is an immune reaction messengers
are released, which communicate between the
cells. In order for the body to function effectively
there must be a healthy balance of cells and
messengers.
TNF –a (tumour-necrosis-factor-alpha)
The TNF –a messenger, which is released
during the course of the immune reaction,
is very important; if it is present in high
concentration, it attaches to the insulin
receptors of the cells. This creates problems
in that it leads to incorrect regulation of
blood sugar levels, which may lead to a number
of health problems.
Having difficulty maintaining a healthy weight?
The level of blood sugar rises after consuming
food, which is quite
normal. Insulin is then automatically released
from the pancreas;
the insulin then binds
to special receptors of individual cells and
enables the cells
to absorb the sugar from
the food. In addition TNF –a also attaches
to these receptors; the
natural function of the messenger is to
restrict the energy supply
of degenerating cells.
If large quantities of these messengers
are released, the absorption
of blood sugar into the
cells is obstructed. Food intolerances
can affect insulin production.
The
consequences:
