Colostrum - Bovine

Bovine Colostrum is a thin, white, opalescent fluid obtained from cows that is the first Milk secreted at the termination of Pregnancy. Bovine Colostrum is used as a supplement because its constituents are almost identical to those present in human Colostrum. Colostrum does not contain the antigens that are present in cow’s milk.

Cells

 Colostrum may stimulate Growth (due to Growth Factors present in Colostrum). 

Digestive System

 Colostrum may be an effective treatment for Diarrhea (due to its ability to improve the health of the Intestinal Wall).  ^[1]

 Colostrum may help to prevent Ulcers - Duodenal (by inhibiting the Helicobacter pylori Bacteria that causes many cases of Duodenal Ulcers).  ^[2]

 Colostrum may help to prevent Gastritis (by inhibiting the Helicobacter pylori Bacteria that causes many cases of Duodenal Ulcers).  ^[3]

 Colostrum may help to prevent Gastroenteritis.  ^[4]

 Colostrum may help to prevent and treat Intestinal Permeability.  ^[5]

 Colostrum may enhance the health of the Intestinal Wall (primarily due to the Lactoferrin content of Colostrum).  ^[6]

 Colostrum may help to protect the Stomach from the toxic effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS).

 Colostrum may alleviate Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[7]

Immune System

 Colostrum contains Antibodies and may enhance the endogenous production of Antibodies (the purpose of human Colostrum is to provide newborn infants with Antibodies that confer immunity).  ^[8]

 Colostrum may be a valuable treatment for many Bacterial & Viral Diseases (infections):  ^[9]

 Colostrum may treat and prevent Diarrhea, increase body weight, decrease Fatigue and increase Helper T-Cell count in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients.  ^[10]