Colostrum

Colostrum - An Immune Enhancing Substance ^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]}

Colostrum is basically pre-breast milk. It is a non-dairy substance and it is produced by all females of class mammals at childbirth or near the end of pregnancy. ^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]} Colostrum production is extensively increases when the female start to give birth of infant till the first few hours of infant’s life. This is the short but most important period of time when the colostrum secreted from mother’s breast plays a vital role in survival of infant and gives an unbeatable health to him. ^[1] Colostrum is the first secretion of mammary gland and contains numerous precious immune and growth factors. ^{[1, 2, 3, 4]} When secreted it is thin and yellowish in color. ^[3]

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Supplemental Colostrum

Researchers figured out the most precious substance for infant “colostrum” has magnificent everlasting activities in infants, children as well as in adults. ^[1] Supplemental colostrum mostly contains bovine (cow) colostrum. ^[3] Scientists found during their investigations that colostrum produced by cow for her calf is very similar and is some way is better than human colostrum. ^[1] It has no allergic reaction in human and no side effects as well. Colostrum is FIRST MILKING and hence must be collected within six hours after birth of infant. Because, at that time it possesses highest concentration of immune and growth factors. ^{[1, 2, 3]}

Followers of colostrum supplements suggest that the use of bovine colostrum by humans as a dietary supplement has favorable effects on general immunity and physical strength of an individual. ^[4]

Colostrum is excessively vital for body as it contains 37 different immune factors that are called antibodies or specifically known as immunoglobilins. ^[1]

Use of colostrum is consider as more better than antibodies because of the fact that it provides natural antibodies and it is free from side effects. Unlike traditional antibodies it will not deteriorate the persons own immune system. It is a simple food and nutritional source for infants at first day of their life and it is harmless. ^[1]

History of Use

The idea of use of colostrum is not new. Bovine colostrum is evidently used by the Scandinavians to rejoice eating and promote health. It is also recommended for bones and joint health prior to World War 2. ^[1]

Colostrum possesses a prolong history of safety and efficacy. Ayruvedic physicians suggested lots of its use of this since thousands of year. Even doctors in U.S. also recommended to use colostrum as antibiotics prior to discovery of medicine containing sulfa and penicillin. ^[2]

Health Benefits of Colostrum Supplements

Beneficial to Slow Aging Process

Colostrum contains good and beneficial growth factors that enhance cellular repair, may slow aging process and leads to fewer wrinkles. ^{[1, 3]}

Good for Fat Burning

Colostrum shows its beneficial effect to burn the fat and may promote more lean mass. ^{[1, 3]}

Supports Body in Lactose Intolerance

Imagine! There is something that enables the body to regenerate the healthy enzymes and able it to digest the dairy products without any discomfort! Because colostrum has very low amount of lactose so, it is easily digested by people having lactose intolerance. And people with supplementation with colostrum will enjoy lactose product again in future. ^[1]

Boosts Immune Health

Colostrum may decrease the harshness of leak of stomach and help to enhance and maintain the lining of stomach and prevent the entry of protein or allergens inside the body and hence support people having exaggerated response of natural defense mechanism of body. ^{[1, 2, 3]}

Maintains Blood Sugar Level

Use of colostrum provides growth factors and may help the body to use glucose effectively. It improves growth and enhances the amount of glucose enter in muscle for growth and hence beneficial to decrease the blood glucose level. ^{[1, 2]}

Supportive to Defense State of Body

Colostrum has ability to improve the quality and length of life in people with low activity of defense mechanism of body and provides immune support. ^[1]

Valuable for Heart Health

Colostrum may contain the ability to repair and regenerate the heart muscle as other body cells and hence support heart health. ^{[1, 2]}

Maintains Health during Longstanding Problems

Every one in this era is very much susceptible to long standing problems and treatments like radiation and chemotherapy erode immune health of sufferer. In this case immune boosters like colostrum may help the people with longstanding problems. ^{[1, 2]}

Enhances Stamina

It is also stated that colostrum supplement may enhances stamina and increases vitality in human. ^[3]

Speeds up Wound Healing

Use of colostrum may also provide favorable effect to accelerate wound healing. ^{[2, 3]}

References

1. Martha M. Christy (2000) Colostrum Mother Nature’s Source for Immune Strength. Page No. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Mesa: Wishland Publishing, Inc.
2. Marcia Zimmerman, CN & Jayson Kroner, CSN. (2006). 7-Syndrome Healing. Page No. 166. Chico, California: Nutrition Solution Publications.
3. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, M.D. (2000). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. (3rd edition) Page No. 66 and 137. Penguin Putnam INC. New York: Avery.
4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colostrum
5. http://www.umm.edu/pregnancy/000214.htm

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