The provided reference suggests that a water-soluble egg yolk extract increases the activity of B lymphocytes. It doesn't explicitly state whether it increases the number of lymphocytes overall.
Here's a breakdown:
Egg Yolk Extract and Lymphocytes
The reference focuses on a specific component of egg yolk and its impact on a particular type of lymphocyte: B lymphocytes.
- B Lymphocytes: These are a type of white blood cell (lymphocyte) that plays a key role in the immune system by producing antibodies.
- Increased Activity: The egg yolk extract was found to increase the activity of B lymphocytes. This implies the B lymphocytes are working more effectively.
- No Mention of Total Lymphocyte Count: The study does not state whether the egg yolk extract causes an overall increase in the total number of lymphocytes in the body. It only mentions increased activity of the B lymphocytes.
Therefore, based solely on the provided reference, we can only confirm an increase in the activity of B lymphocytes.
