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Nature Functional Food- Simple 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.
Immune Factors
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
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.
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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