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Echinacea intake induces an immune response through altered expression of leucocyte hsp70, increased white cell counts and improved erythrocyte antioxidant defences.

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of Echinacea tablets on the expression of leucocyte heat shock protein 70 ( hsp70), erythrocyte haemolysis, plasma antioxidant status, serum chemistry, haematological values and plasma alkylamide concentrations. METHOD: Eleven healthy individuals (26-61 years of age) were evaluated at baseline (day 1) and on day 15 after consuming two commercially blended Echinacea tablets daily for 14 days. RESULTS: Echinacea supplementation enhanced the fold increase in leucocyte hsp70 expression after a mild heat shock (P=0.029). White cell counts (WCC) were also increased (P=0.043). We also observed a preventative effect against free radical induced erythrocyte haemolysis (P=0.006) indicative of an antioxidant effect. CONCLUSION: The pilot study suggests that Echinacea may invoke an immune response through altered expression of hsp70 and increased WCC.[1]

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  1. Echinacea intake induces an immune response through altered expression of leucocyte hsp70, increased white cell counts and improved erythrocyte antioxidant defences. Agnew, L.L., Guffogg, S.P., Matthias, A., Lehmann, R.P., Bone, K.M., Watson, K. Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics. (2005) [Pubmed]
 
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