For examples, Phillip Steinberg, a Certified Nutritional Consultant, was informed that an HIV positive patient in Texas who took Cat's Claw capsules for eight weeks, saw his T-cell count go from 560 to 875, a very noteworthy improvement. It appears the answer lies in some of the unique and varied phytochemicals found in Cat's Claw, and the synergistic way in which they function. Cat's Claw includes oxindole alkaloids, quinovic acid glycosides, triterpines, polyphenols, proanthocyanidins, and plant sterols. These plant sterols include betasitosterol, campesterol, and stigmatesterol. The therapeutic actions of herbs often come from alkaloids, organic nitrogenous compounds that cause certain chemicals reactions within the body.
Glycosides are important sugars for the proper functioning of the heart and blood stream.
They also serve to increase muscle strength, stamina, and endurance, while helping to speed the recovery from hard physical work. The presence of these compounds appears to be what gives Uncaria tomentosa its adaptogen, antioxidant, antitumor, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Some experts say its healing abilities surpass many respected, traditional herbal immune stimulants like Echinacea, golden seal, and astragalas. Una de Gato fortifies your immune system by increasing your white blood cell activity. One of the most exciting possibilities of Cat's claw is it's link with the remission of brain and other tumors, as well as providing relief from the side effects of chemotherapy .