About The Science

The Immune system is a basic defense system of the body that protects us from harmful pathogens and diseases. Its function is to limit or prevent the infection. It is comparable to a defense system of a country that has different divisions like an Air Force, navy, etc. Among all the divisions, what’s important is ‘communication’. Cytokines are the small chemical ‘messengers’ between cells and are crucial for healthy immune system function.

What are Cytokines?

Cytokines are immune-modulating agents which are made up of proteins and provide cell to cell communication. They control the growth and activity of the immune system. "cytokine" is like an umbrella term that contains many types of protein messengers. The most common ones are interleukins, chemokines and interferons.

Why Cytokines are essential in immunity?

• Their primary function is to regulate immune responses in health and diseases. When any pathogen penetrates the body, cytokines and organs respond by working together like an orchestra to increase immune cells. Cytokines are involved in inflammation responses against viruses and bacteria.
• They provide aid in the development and maintenance of damaged tissues. This is why some cytokines can be made in a lab to treat cancer. Some are even used to help prevent or manage chemotherapy’s side effects.
• Inappropriate production or any dysregulation in certain cytokines by the body can result in a range of diseases such as autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and allograft rejection. 

Now you understand the importance of Cytokines in your body. The next question that arises is what does this test offer?

Could you use this immune test to add another perspective regarding your health by looking at your immune system’s data? 

The answer is yes. In this new age of “SuperBugs,” a strong immune system is our best defense against any diseases. A person with a strong immune system is less likely to get sick because his immune system would fight off the pathogens before the illness developed. Or, even if an illness forms, it would be very mild, less in severity of symptoms and or a shorter duration. So any person who wishes to avoid unnecessary exposure to contagions, this immune test will help you get a clear idea about your current health status as Cytokines can direct brain cells to release chemicals that tell your body you are sick. For example, Interleukin is a multifunctional cytokine, and high bloodstream levels of it have been associated with severe inflammatory illnesses such as dengue fever, sepsis, various cancers, and visceral leishmaniasis. Therefore, instead of taking tests for these different diseases, running one cytokine test would be enough to notice any health issue even for asymptomatic diseases.

*It is important to note that this test is by no means to substitute a medical diagnosis from a trained healthcare professional*, being able to recognize your immune system's status as early as possible can make a positive difference in getting the help you need to overcome any condition. This test will only give you an indication of how your body is doing in all aspects by delivering from the rapid, high-thorough frequent measurement of the cytokine levels in your body.

The impressive fact about this test is that it can also be used as an additional aid to notice psychiatric conditions (psychoneuroimmunological condition) such as depressed mood, anxiety, memory impairment, sickness behavior, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease via biological psychiatry.

Any person who is currently on medication with heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or even cancer, or other terminal illnesses can take this immune test to see how his body is reacting to medications or a new combination of medications. 

If you are a person who might presently be experiencing autoimmune conditions (i.e Rheumatoid arthritis, Celiac disease, Diabetes, Multiple sclerosis, Psoriasis, types of anemia ) or metabolic conditions, it is important to know the status of your immune system for effective healing from these conditions.

In the contrast, If you are a healthy person, knowing more about your immune system would add another perspective to help you detect the problem even before the conditions are fully developed. As you know people with severe conditions have to go through painful and time taking processes to get cured. Adding another perspective to look at your health can not only save your time and money but can actually save your life. To know more about your body, get your immune system data now!