Colostrum and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is not yet officially classed as an autoimmune disorder, but studies strongly suggest that it involves disregulation of the immune system. It is also known as fibrositis, it is a chronic condition which causes pain, stiffness and tenderness of the muscles, tendons and joints. Other symptoms are restless sleep, waking feeling tired, fatigue, anxiety, depression and disturbances in the function of the bowel. The cause of fibromyalgia is not yet fully understood. The pain is not associated with tissue inflammation, tissue damage or deformity. Fatigue occurs in 90% of individuals with the disorder. (Beth M. Ley)
Immune dysfunction and fibromyalgia
A number of studies have shown, that fibromyalgia is caused by an irregular function of the immune system. “Researchers in Poland found that invidivuals with fibromyalgia have similarities in leukocyte (white blood cell) activity to individuals with allergies. They reported that allergy symptoms were been found in about 50% of individuals with fibromyalgea. (Samborski)
“Studies on sleep disorders and the symptoms of fibromyalgia showed a link between IL-1, immune-neuroendocrine- thermal systems and the sleep-wake cycle which results in non restorative sleep, pain, fatigue, cognitive and mood symptoms with patients with fibromyalgia. (Moldofsky)”
This further supports the statement that fibromyalgia is caused by irregular function of the immune system.
How holvita™ colostrum can help people with fibromyalgia
Colostrums powerful immune regulatory components (lactoferrin and Proline-Rich-Polypeptide – PRP) may be of benefit to people with fibromyalgia because it can regulate the immune system. In the opinion of Kenneth D. Johnson, Internatioal Orthomolecular Nutritionist, the patients who gain the most from colostrum and lactoferrin are those with compromised immunity, chronic and recurrent disease symptoms such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn's disease, infections diarrhoea, sinusitis and fibromyalgia.
Our holvita™ colostrum can offer protection against viruses and infections, support digestion and digestive immunity and help to improve sleep and energy levels.
References:
Janusz, M, Lisowski, J. Proline-rich polypeptide (PRP)--an immunomodulatory peptide from ovine colostrum. Archivum immunologiae et therapiae experimentalis (Warszava) 41(5-6):275-279 (1993).
Beth M. Ley P.h.D Immune System Control: Colostrum and Lactoferrin. 2000.