Science

Since 1998, 4Life Research^® has brought you the best quality products available to support your overall health. We are committed to ongoing innovation and scientific discovery, with products to help you lead a healthier life.*

4Life product formulations are developed through research and a commitment to the utmost quality and efficacy.

The company’s in-house Research and Development team includes doctors and scientists who keep 4Life on the cutting edge of scientific advancement. Additionally, our Health Sciences Advisory Board (HSAB) assists in the development of new products and helps further research into 4Life Transfer Factor^® Science.

Products for Your Life

When you feel healthy, you can live your best possible life. That’s why people are making the smart choice with 4Life Transfer Factor products.

Quality and Labs

Prior to distribution, many 4Life products undergo hundreds of tests. Extensive testing ensures the utmost quality throughout a product's lifecycle. 4Life invests millions of dollars on state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and operates one of the most advanced analytical labs in the direct selling industry to test raw materials and finished goods.

4Life manufacturing facilities include cutting-edge packaging, encapsulation, and blending equipment and have received NSF^® International Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) registration. Earning GMP Registration from NSF International verifies that 4Life employs proper methods, equipment, and controls in producing the highest quality dietary supplement products.

Manufacturing

4Life runs its own manufacturing facility and oversees each step of the manufacturing process. This includes, but is not limited to, batching, blending, encapsulating, and packaging.

Identity

The identity of each ingredient is tested and verified prior to use.

Purity

Each raw material and finished product is tested to ensure it is free of contaminants and other adulterants.

Strength

Every ingredient goes through a strict list of strength and potency testing to ensure specifications are met.

Composition

Each batch is manufactured according to the product specification guidelines and formulation.

To learn even more about the 4Life manufacturing and quality process, watch the Taking Transfer Factor to the World video.

Research

4Life Research establishes product efficacy through collaborations with academic institutions, scientific publications, and exploratory research.

Corporate partnerships include the Molecular and Applied Sciences Laboratory (MASL), part of the School of Kinesiology in Auburn University’s College of Education.

The 4Life Research and Development team is committed to creating products that offer superior support for overall wellness through continued scientific exploration, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and testing.

Patents

4Life's research and pursuit of patent protection demonstrate the company’s long-term commitment to exclusivity and stability. 4Life holds six U.S. patents and 38 international patents—with dozens more pending.

Studies and Publications

Research is in our name and is reinforced through our commitment to innovation, substantiation, and education. The results of this research have appeared in numerous publications and journals, including: Nutrition & Metabolism; Applied Physiology; Nutrition, and Metabolism; Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition; and Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of 4Life Transfer Factor in supporting health.

Science Team

Expert research equals scientific success

Our in-house research and development team is comprised of science experts and PhD recipients working hard to keep 4Life on the cutting edge. We’ve also enlisted the expertise of dozens of physicians and nutrition experts worldwide, all members of the 4Life Health Science Advisory Board.

David Vollmer, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer

“The 4Life Research and Development team is committed to creating excellent products of the highest quality for 4Life Affiliates and customers. Scientific credibility is at the core of what we do.”

Dr. Vollmer has enjoyed 20 years of experience in quality control and analytical laboratory management. His expertise includes technical and administrative leadership, stability testing, validation studies for new products, standard operating procedures (SOPs), production records, and product specifications. He received his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Nebraska and his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Missouri Western State University. Throughout his career, Dr. Vollmer has authored more than 20 published articles. He is the co-inventor on 12 patents involving the discovery of pharmaceutical drugs used for treating cancer and inflammation.

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Brent Vaughan, PhD, RD

Vice President of Research and Development

Dr. Vaughan is a registered dietitian with nearly 17 years of experience in formulations and research within the dietary supplement industry. He holds a Master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Utah and a doctorate in Public Health and Epidemiology from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Vaughan has been a Formulator and Researcher at 4Life for the past ten years. During this time, he has been instrumental in the development process for many top-selling 4Life products and has worked with Affiliates throughout the world.

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Paula Brock, PhD, MSCI

Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs

Dr. Brock has 14 years of experience in neuroscience and pharmacology. Her expertise includes teaching and mentoring, mechanism of action, safety and toxicity of biological compounds, analytical pharmacology, molecular biology, and personalized medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Master of Science degree in Clinical Investigation and PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Utah. Prior to living in the United States, Dr. Brock attended the College of Pharmacy in Brazil. She has contributed to numerous scientific publications, presentations, and lectures. Dr. Brock has received awards from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education, the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, and several others.

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Lawry Han, PhD, FACN

Senior Director, Product Development

“The 4Life product development team has always actively explored and harnessed the latest science and technology to create world class products of the utmost quality and efficacy. This is 4Life’s way of serving their distributors and customers and supporting their health and success.”

Dr. Han has over 12 years of progressive experience in product innovation, scientific and clinical research, and product education. His expertise covers R&D and cross-functional leadership, and quality, regulatory, and business management. Dr. Han has researched and innovated about 100 products, including nutritional supplements, over-the-counter drugs, skincare products, and essential oil products. He has published about 30 peer-reviewed biomedical research papers as lead or senior author. He holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Utah and a Bachelor of Engineering in Biological Engineering from Xi’an Jiao Tong University. Dr. Han was elected to be a fellow of the American College of Nutrition (FACN) for his outstanding contributions to the field of nutrition and health.

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Health Sciences Advisory Board

Robert W. Robertson, Jr., MD

Dr. Robertson is one of the founding members of the Health Sciences Advisory Board and an active 4Life Affiliate. Following a lucrative career as the Director of Emergency Services at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky, Dr. Robertson and his son Rob Robertson, III decided to start a nutritional supplement company. It was while conducting product research for their company that the two discovered the many benefits of transfer factors. Convinced of the importance of 4Life’s mission, they sold their company and became Affiliates. Dr. Robertson completed his education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and worked as an intern at the University’s affiliated hospitals. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Louisville affiliated hospitals.

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Teresa Tomalska, MD

Dr. Tomalska completed her medical training at the Medical Academy of Lublin in Poland. She came to the United States several years ago, intending to only stay for a short visit. Right before leaving, she was introduced to 4Life. Dr. Tomalska decided to stay and devote herself full-time to teaching people about supporting good health. In an effort to further this cause, Dr. Tomalska currently hosts two informative radio shows called “Balsam” and “Toward Health” in Chicago, Illinois, and publishes a monthly newsletter entitled “To Your Health.” She also organizes seminars on topics such as women’s health, cardiovascular health, and health for Polish families.

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Elena Enioutina, MD, PhD

Dr. Daibes graduated from the School of Health Professionals at the University of Missouri with a Radiological and Nuclear Medicine degree. He has served as an Assistant Professor teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Dr. Daibes has authored and co-authored over 45 research publications, over 55 scientific abstracts, and one book chapter in applied diagnostic sciences. His research interests include molecular imaging and its applications.

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Mei-Ling Siu-Caldera, MD, PhD

Dr. Siu-Caldera is a medical doctor who has done extensive research on the benefits of vitamin D in cancer treatment. She provides nutrition counseling with a focus on weight management, dietary and lifestyle modification, cardiovascular health, and sports nutrition. Dr. Siu-Caldera graduated from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala and received her PhD in Nutrition from the University of Connecticut, Storrs. She has published more than 20 peer-reviewed research papers and contributed articles in newspapers and magazines to increase public awareness on nutrition health.

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J. Ty Hopkins, PhD, ATC

Ty Hopkins is currently a professor at Brigham Young University, where he coordinates the graduate programs in athletic training and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Hopkins graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Athletic Training. His graduate work was completed at Indiana State University where he earned an MS in Athletic Training and a PhD in Life Sciences.

The focus of Dr. Hopkins’ research centers on joint health: prevention and rehabilitation of lower extremity joint injury. He has produced over 70 peer review publications and he has presented his work nationally and internationally hundreds of times. He enjoys working with students in the laboratory and regularly uses his work from the laboratory in the classroom.

Dr. Hopkins serves as an editor for the Journal of Athletic Training, and he serves on editorial boards and as a reviewer with many other journals and granting agencies. He is also a Fellow with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the American College of Sports Medicine.

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Joy Irobi, PhD

Dr. Irobi earned her doctorate in the field of molecular genetics, and spent 17 years as the lead researcher for the internationally renowned University of Antwerp’s Department of Molecular Genetics. Currently, she is a research professor of medicine and life sciences in the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) at Hasselt University in Belgium. Dr. Irobi’s group at Hasselt University focuses on deciphering the neuroprotective biomarkers in exosome or extracellular vesicle signaling in neuro-inflammation. Irobi has produced more than 30 publications and has won numerous awards for her contributions to the field of biomedical sciences.

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Don Otter, PhD

“The reputation of an international supplement manufacturer is reliant upon the integrity of products, the caliber of manufacturing, the science behind formulas and, of course, research to substantiate innovation. 4Life has been a world leader for more than two decades. I’m confident that there are decades of 4Life advancements to come.”

Dr. Otter completed his doctorate degree in chemical and materials engineering at The University of Auckland in 1987. For the past 30 years, he’s developed a reputation as an innovative, interdisciplinary dairy product scientist and professor. Prior to his position as Associate Professor in the Food Science Department at the Auckland University of Technology, he served as a Senior Outreach Specialist at the Center for Dairy Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Senior Research Scientist for a food and bio-based products company, and visiting scientist at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.

Dr. Otter’s professional distinctions include sitting on the Editorial Board of the International Dairy Journal and participating in the Executive Committee for the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology.

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