Immunology expert Vaclav Vetvicka found mice under stress had higher levels of corticosterone (equivalent to cortisol in humans) and decreased immune function compared to non-stressed animals. However, consumption of WellBody●365 resulted in reduced corticosterone in stressed mice that were equivalent to levels in non-stressed mice and significantly higher levels of phagocytosis and the cytokines, IL-6 and IL-12, in both stressed and non-stressed conditions compared to control animals. The researchers found both glucan-rich maitake extract and WellBody●365 caused a similar stimulation of phagocytic activity. Stress-induced increase of corticosterone production was blocked by feeding with Ashwagandha extract and even more by WellBody●365.
In addition, based on individual results obtained for Sensoril and MaitakeGold 404, the bioactives in WellBody●365 appear to be acting synergistically to enhance immune function
“This study demonstrates the role WellBody●365can play in supporting immune health, especially for people who are stressed," stated Suzanne McNeary, president of NutraGenesis LLC, which offers the ingredient. “As a result of this research and previous clinical studies, WellBody●365features compelling, substantiated structure/function claims in the areas of immune support and stress reduction. The ingredients in WellBody●365are also GRAS (generally recognized as safe) affirmed so it can be taken 365 days a year, an important feature since stress and the risk of sickness are not just seasonal events, but can affect a person’s health throughout the year."
WellBody●365is a trademark of Nutragenesis and is protected under U.S. Patents 6,713,092; 5,854,404; and patents pending.
