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colostrum - sometimes spelt as collostrum, colostrom, kolostrum, culostrom, colustrum
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Colostrum related article
Cool facts about colostrum
With colostrum growing in popularity, we have a
responsibility to educate and inform the public about the important facts
to consider about this remarkable substance. Especially, how colostrum
works.
Colostrum supports the human organism in two main ways.
First, its multiple immune factors and natural antibiotics provide strong
support for the immune system. Second, its many growth factors offer a
broad spectrum boost to the organism to encourage optimum health and
healing.
Colostrum Immunoglobulins
IgG - Enhances phagocytosis to neutralize toxins
(80-85% of total antibody serum).
IgA - Protects mucosal surfaces (about
15%).
IgM - Enhances phagocytosis, especially against
microorganisms (5-10%).
IgD - Stimulates B-cells to produce antibodies
(.2%).
IgE - Associated with allergic reactions
(.002%).
Colostrum contains antibodies and other components that
act against E-Coli 0157:H7 and 0111:NM, Salmonella, Rotavirus,
Coronavirus, and is effective against most other bacteria and
viruses.
Immunoglobulins (found in colostrum) are able to
neutralize the most harmful bacteria, viruses, and yeasts.
-Dr. Per Brandtzaeg; Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
-Dr. Per Brandtzaeg; Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Human clinical study: Immune factors in cow colostrum,
when taken orally, are effective against disease-causing organisms in the
intestinal tract. Ingestion of bovine colostrum's immunoglobulins may be a
new method of providing passive immunoprotection against a host of
gut-associated disease causing antigens (viral and
bacterial).
-Dr. R. McClead, et. al.; Pediatrics
Research
Lactoferrin: An iron-binding protein with antiviral,
antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, lactoferrin has been shown in
numerous research studies to be a potent, broad-spectrum natural
antibiotic and antiviral agent. In a recent study, lactoferrin proved to
be a powerful inhibitor of the HIV-1 virus. It also contains antibodies
against a wide range of bacterial, fungal and protazoal pathogens. As
well, lactoferrin is a potent antioxidant that inhibits the harmful
effects of free radicals.
Proline-rich Polypeptide (PRP): This hormone regulates
the thymus gland and helps boost an underactive immune system. The thymus
produces the vital T-cells that fight viruses and antigens. The PRP found
in colostrum also helps balance the overactive immune system usually
present in autoimmune diseases where the body actually attacks
itself.
Colostrum Growth Factors
They are compounds whose primary effects are to promote
healing by building, maintaining, and repairing bone, muscle, nerves, and
cartilage; to stimulate fat metabolism; to regulate protein metabolism
during fasting; to maintain balanced blood sugar levels; to help regulate
the brain chemicals that control mood; and to promote wound healing. A
"bonus" effect of growth factors appears to be their anti-aging benefits,
some of which include reduction of wrinkles and tighter, younger-looking
skin.
Scientists have identified the following growth factors
in bovine colostrum, epithelial growth factor (EGF), fibroblast growth
factors (FGF), insulin-like growth factors I and II (IGF-I, IGF-II), and
transforming growth factors (TGF A & B).
The growth fraction contains factors which are vital to
the newborn to ensure cell growth and proper factors, particularly IGF-l
and TGF-B, extend to nearly all structural cells of the body. They enhance
DNA and protein synthesis and, by effecting repair to the intestinal
walls, can significantly improve nutrients uptake. These growth factors
improve our ability to regenerate and repair body cells, particularly in
muscle and cartilage.
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