Composition for the regulation of the human immune system and the prevention and treatment of diseases thereof
View Patent ↗A nutritional supplement composed of phytosterols, anti-oxidants, and other complexes, including essential fatty acids, amino acids, peptides, proline rich polypeptides and digestive enzymes is described. The nutritional supplement may be used by individuals suffering from or at risk of developing immune system diseases; breast cancer, colon and prostate cancer; HIV infection; high cholesterol; or enlarged prostate. In the preferred form, the invention comprises phytosterols and antioxidants, together with essential fatty acids derived from amino acids, short chain peptides, proline rich polypeptides and digestive enzymes, and a microcellulose filler.
1. A method of treating an allergy comprising administering to an individual in need of such treatment an effective amount of a composition consisting of:
300 mg beta-sitosterols;
50 mg essential fatty acid complexes;
20 mg proanthocyanidins, flavonoids and polyphenols; and
30 mg micro-cellulose filler.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the individual is in need of a reduction in basophil count and the effective amount is sufficient to reduce basophil count in said individual.
3. A method of treating an allergy in an individual in need of such treatment comprising administering to the individual an amount of a composition consisting of:
300 mg beta-sitosterols;
50 mg essential fatty acid complexes;
20 mg proanthocyanidins, flavonoids and polyphenols; and
30 mg micro-cellulose filler;
said amount being sufficient to reduce basophil count in said individual compared to a control.