Boosting the Immune System with Nucell Active

Nucell Active Supports Immune Status of Atheletes Under Endurance Exercise

Research by Prof. Lars McNaughton, University of Bath, 2002.

McNaughton, L. The effects of a nucleotide supplement on the immune system and metabolic response to short term, high intensity exercise. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness (2005 pending).

McNaughton, L. The effects of a nucleotide supplement on salivary IgA and Cortisol after moderate endurance exercise. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. (2005 pending).

STRESS CHEMICAL BUILD-UP

Lactate build-up in the blood of athletes

The build-up of lactate was seven times lower for the nucell group active, after 90 minutes endurance exercise.

Generally, this means that athletes would be able to train longer and harder.

Cortisol build-up after 90 minutes endurance exercise.

The build-up of cortisol levels was 10% less for the athletes on Nucell active.
Cortisol is a hormone released in high levels during stress activities, and attaches itself to the immune system’s disease fighting cells. With a load of cortisol on its back, an immune cell has a harder time doing its job.

IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPRESSION

Antibody titre levels (IgA) after 90 minutes endurance exercise. The antibody levels for the nucell activesupplemented athletes remained 25% higher than the placebo group after the exercise.

High decreases in IgA are thought to be a reason for increased levels of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection for athletes and people suffering high levels of stress.

CONCLUSION

Nucell active reduces the release of stress related hormones and chemicals in the body, and maintains a higher level of antibodies, which enables the immune system to work more effectively.

Preserving IgA levels are likely to mean that the immune system is being positively impacted, especially when an athlete is training hard. Minimal over-training can have a large impact on the health of an athlete, who becomes prone to infections such as colds and fl u. Maintaining the immune status of an athlete is critical. Basically, if an athlete is ill, he can’t train.