One thing we can learn from the last few weeks is that we need to be more self-reliant when it comes to our own health care.
We can’t rely on the government to protect us. They’ve proven they’re not capable…
Especially when it comes to defending yourself and your family against fast-moving infections.
A lot of people have asked me recently if I’m worried about getting sick. Here’s what I tell them:
You were born with all the defenses your body will ever need. It’s called your immune system. If you keep it strong, you don’t have to worry about most diseases.
And there is a simple way you can easily boost your immunity.
I’m talking about an ancient herb that is proven to boost the body’s natural defense system. It’s called astragalus – and I’ve been using it for 30 years.
You see, astragalus extract is the key ingredient in a nutritional supplement called TA-65. I was privileged to become the first doctor in the U.S. licensed to administer TA-65. It’s a telomerase-activating formula that significantly reverses aging of the immune system.1
Astragalus gets its power from its remarkable apoptogenic properties.
Adaptogens are a special class of healing herbs, which coax your body to adapt to its stressors — both internal and external. They work to normalize your body and bring about homeostasis, or a state of equilibrium.
Astragalus contains dozens of active, synergistic and supportive components — including immune-boosting saponins, antioxidant flavonoids and dozens of anti-inflammatory, oxygen-rich polysaccharides.
This super adaptogen heightens the efficiency of virtually every component of your immune system and provides your body with a near-impenetrable defense. It does this by triggering the production of immune system stem cells, flooding your body with young, new immune cells ready to battle against any viral or bacterial invader.
Just look at some of the research:
- Numerous studies show that astragalus increases production of defender T cells. It also increases the stimulation of high immunoglobulin levels, which boost the ability of immune cells to attach themselves to harmful viruses, and aid in their destruction.2
- One recent study found that astragalus given orally to 14 healthy volunteers for two months led to a significantly increased interferon-inducing ability in the subjects’ blood vessels, compared to the control group. This dramatically heightens the virus-fighting power of cells. The researchers also found that two months after the end of therapy, the interferon-inducing ability was still significantly higher.3
- Another study came from the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center where researchers gave astragalus to 19 cancer patients and 15 healthy people. In many cases, it made the cancer patients’ immune systems resemble those of the healthy subjects. In fact, the patients who used astragalus doubled their chances of survival.4
I could go on and on citing different studies that prove how well astragalus works.
Power your immune system at home
Astragalus is available in a variety of forms, including dried root, powdered root, capsules and extracts. Here are three ways I suggest taking astragalus:
- Use the Root to Make an Immune-Booster Tea: The traditional method of taking of astragalus is to make a tea. Simply add one tablespoon of the root to 8 ounces of water in a covered pot. Don’t let the water boil. Try to keep it at a low simmer for 20 minutes and then strain.
- Take a Supplement: I recommend taking 500 mg of the concentrated extract three times a day. Or take two to three tablespoons of astragalus root powder daily.
- Try Nano Astragalus: Made from an astragalus extract called cycloastragenol, this nano technology extract is more easily absorbed, which makes it more effective. In one study, researchers tested the effects of cycloastragenol on white blood cells – the backbone of your immune system. After just a few months, they found that those taking this form had cells that were typical of people 20 years younger. I suggest taking 100 mg daily.
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD, CNS
1. Ping L, et al. “Anti-aging implications of astragalus membranaceus (huangqi): a well-known Chinese tonic.” Aging Dis. 2017 Dec; 8(6): 868–886.
2. Li ZX, et al.’ Immunomodulatory effects of a new whole ingredients extract from Astragalus: a combined evaluation on chemistry and pharmacology.” Chin Med. 2019; 14: 12.
3. Hou YD, et al. “Effect of Radix Astragali seu Hedysari on the interferon system.” Chin Med J. 1981; 94(1):35-40.
4. Maleskey G. “Nature’s Medicines : From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to High Cholesterol – The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures.” Rodale Books. 1999 ISBN-10 1579540287