In The Spotlight: Rye Grass Extract
What is Rye Grass Extract?
Rye Grass Extract (RGE) is a patented extract of the young rye plant, Secale cereale L., which is harvested while the rye grass is still green, and at its peak in nutrient density. RGE is produced in Australia, where it is recognized as an over-the-counter remedy for the temporary relief of the symptoms of coughs, colds, flus and sore throats by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration.
The rye grass used in RGE is cultivated from biodynamically grown Secale cereale grain. The biodynamic preparations were developed as indicated by Dr. Rudolf Steiner in 1924: a specific manure preparation ("cow horn") is used to enliven the soil in which the Secale is grown to increase the microflora content and bioavailability of nutrients and trace elements. While the biodynamically grown Secale cereale plant contains traditional nutrients, such as proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, it is also rich in beta-1,3-glucan, squalene, coenzyme Q10, phytoestrogens, genistein, daidzein, matairesinol, phytosterols and sterolins.
RGE Supports Healthy Breathing - Study at John Hunter Hospital
In April 1999, the John Hunter Hospital in New South Wales, Australia, completed a controlled clinical trial on the effectiveness of RGE on mild to moderate asthma in adults. During the study, patients taking RGE reported improved breathing and general well-being, as well as improved ability to exercise. The researchers concluded in their report that clinicians may consider the use of RGE for patients who are seeking complementary dietary supplements to support their existing asthma therapies.
RGE & Immune Support
The Secale plant contains phytosterols and sterolins. These plant fats, when present together, have been shown to modulate the function of T-cells by enhancing T-cell division and their secretion of lymphokine-activated killer cells. These killer cells enhance the function of specialized cytotoxic cells, which kill off cells infected with bacteria or viruses. It has been suggested that RGE's positive effect on the immune system is via augmentation of the natural defenses, and most likely includes mobilization of the latent CD4+ leukocyte population.
"My personal experience with RGE as a physician has been compelling and I feel it is my duty to share this clinical data which I believe represents an important marker for the well being and longevity of people with with immune challenges. I believe that RGE finds its strengths mainly in promoting quality of life and well being, while effectively augmenting the immune system..." - Dan Rubin, N.D.
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