Immunoaugmentative therapy
Alternate names: IAT, Immuno-augmentative Therapy, Immunoaugmentation
Background
Immunoaugmentative therapy was developed by Lawrence Burton in the 1950's. He claims that this therapy is an effective treatment for all forms of cancer. But there is no good scientific evidence to support its use. Immunoaugmentative therapy might also be unsafe. Some people have developed serious infections after receiving this therapy.
Safety Safety definitions
When given as a shot: Immunoaugmentative therapy is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. Some people have developed serious infections, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B, after receiving immunoaugmentative therapy. This might mean that the products used in this therapy are contaminated with viruses and bacteria. Using this therapy in place of proven medical treatments can also put a person at risk for serious complications, and even death, from cancer.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if immunoaugmentative therapy is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Cancer. Early research shows that immunoaugmentative therapy doesn't improve any symptoms of cancer.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of immunoaugmentative therapy depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for immunoaugmentative therapy. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines. Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Lawrence Burton claims that all cancer is caused by an imbalance of certain factors in the immune system. He believes that injecting those factors back into the body can allow the body's immune system to fight off cancer. But there is no good scientific evidence to support these claims.
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