Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
About Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder and is also one of most common gastrointestinal problems. It can be also called spastic colitis, mucus colitis or nervous colon syndrome. It is assessed that up to 15% of population may have IBS and it is twice as common in woman as in men.
Signs and symptoms
The symptoms occur typically early in life and manifest as an abdominal pain in association with frequent diarrhoea, constipation, or a change in bowel habits. It is assumed that IBS could be caused by abnormal contractions of the large intestine (colon). The causes are largely unknown. It is thought dietary, psychological, hormonal or genetic al factors may be the reason. Abdominal pain varies in its severity; it is usually felt in the lower abdomen. Depression, anxiety and stress are also commonly associated with IBS.
How holvita™ colostrum can help with IBS?
Colostrum can help with IBS syndrome because of its ability to improve intestinal flora health and its positive effect on the inflamed intestinal lining.
Colostrum's immunoglobulins, growth factors and lactoferrin have a positive anti-inflammatory and regenerative effect on the whole digestive system and subsequently on its healthy function. Lactoferrin in colostrum helps to promote the growth of important bacteria that are present in our digestive tract which are important for digestion.
Growth factors found in colostrum promote cell proliferation and regeneration. Insulin-like growth factor-I (IgF-1) is especially important for bowel repair, damage to the gut can reduce nutrients uptake efficiency if left unchecked. (Dr Edmund Burke, Prof of Biology University of Colorado, Colorado Spring, Natures gift to the immune system p 64)
Kenneth D Johnson states “I have found that the IgF-1 and other factors in colostrum have helped”seal” the gut from ulceration in a number of patients. Included in an immuno-enhancement protocol, colostrum may be the key to pathogen removal and intestinal healing” (Beth M. Ley)
Dr Kenneth D Johnson reported success with a number of patients with irritable bowel using colostrum. Studies suggest that anti-inflammatory therapy may be beneficial for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome. (Beth M. Ley)
Our holvita colostrum can be beneficial to all people with gastro-intestinal problems.
References
Petschow BW; Talbott RD; Batema RP;Ability of lactoferrin to promote the growth of Bifidobacterium spp.in vitro is independent of receptor binding capacity and iron saturation level. J.Med Microbio 11999 Jun;48[6]:541-9
77. Playford RJ, Boulton R, Ghatei MA, Bloom SR, Wright NA, Goodlad RA. Comparison of the effects of TGF and EGF on gastrointestinal proliferation and hormone release. Digestion 1996;57:362–7.[Medline]
78. O'Loughlin W, Winter M, Shun A, et al. Structural and functional adaptation following jejunal resection in rabbits: effect of epidermal growth factor. Gastroenterology 1994;107:87–93.[Abstract]
Oz, HS, Ray, M, Chen, TS, McClain, CJ. (2004) Efficacy of a transforming growth factor beta 2 containing nutritional support formula in a murine model of inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 23(3):220-6. Mice with an experimentally-induced inflammatory bowel disease fed a diet rich in transforming growth factor beta-2 (TGF-ß2) gained more weight, did not develop diarrhea or prolapse, had lower pathological scores and lower serum amyloid (SAA). This study supports the use of TGF-ß2 diets in the treatment of Crohn’s disease.
Kim, JW, Jeon, WK, Yun, JW, Park, DI, Cho, YK, Sung, IK, Sohn, CI, Kim, BI, Yeom, JS, Park, HS, Kim, EJ, Shin, MS. (2005) Protective effects of bovine colostrum on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug induced intestinal damage in rats. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 14(1):103-7
Playford RJ, Macdonald CE, Johnson WS; American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, No. 1, 5-14, July 2000. Colostrum and milk-derived peptide growth factors for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
Playford RJ, Floyd DN, Macdonald CE, Calnan DP, Adenekan RO, Johnson W, Goodlad RA, Marchbank T., Gut. 1999 May;44(5):653-8. Related Articles, Links, Bovine colostrum is a health food supplement which prevents NSAID induced gut damage. University Division of Gastroenterology, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK. Pluske, JR, Morel, PCH. Increasing weaner pig productivity in New Zealand pig herds. Factors associated with grower herd performance in three New Zealand pig farms (1999). Piglets fed a liquid supplement with colostrum powder had a marked increase in villi height in the lumen of the small intestine, indicating greater digestion and absorption of nutrients. There were also an increased number of immune cells in the villi, indicating enhanced immune competency.
Purup, S, Vestergaard, M, Pedersen, O, Sejrsen, K. (2007) Biological activity of bovine milk on proliferation of human intestinal cells. Journal of Dairy Research 74(1):58-65. Bovine milk contains a number of biologically active components that affect growth development of human intestinal tissue. The degree of activity depended on the stage of lactation.
Bioactive components for the treatment of gastroinstwestinal disorders Author(s): Ghosh S, Playford RJ. Clinical Science (London, England : 1979). 2003 June; 104(6): 547-56. Review.
Beth M. Ley, Colostrum and Lactoferrin: Immune system control. p143-144, 2000. book reference