Colostrum and general well-being
The health promoting properties of colostrum, while they may be news today are not a “new” discovery. “Historically, Ayurvedic physicians have used bovine colostrum therapeutically for thousands of years. In the United States and throughtout the world, conventional doctors used it for antibiotic purposes prior to the introduction of sulphur drugs and penicillin. In the early 1950s colostrum was prescribed extensively for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. In 1950, doctor Alber Zabine, the polio vaccine developer discovered that colostrum contained antibodies against polio and recommended it for children susceptible to catching polio.”American journal of natural medicine march 1998 written by Zoltan P.Rona MD, MSc
Colostrum is not a magic cure, infact it is not a cure for anything. What colostrum does is to help the body to mobilize its own recources to cure itself where it can. It does this by helping to correct imbalances in the immune system. This means that colostrum is a help, in some cases a big help, to anyone suffering an illness that disrupts or damages the immune system.
However, colostrum is more than just an assistance to people suffering from various serious illnesses. Because it works throughout the body and with the body, building the body's natural ability to counter illness, colostrum is a general aid to health. Not only does it help to limit colds, heal minor infections, skin diseases, etc but it can also increase energy levels, lift the users mood and improve their general sense of health and wellbeing.
Over 65 and the elderly
Colostrum as prevention
People over 65 are more susceptible to infections such as colds and influenza because their immune system is being weak because of age. Colostrum can offer protection by boosting the immune system and strengthening defences naturally. It does not interact with any medication and therefore is ideal for people who are taking prescribed medication as support. Some of the medication can have adverse side effects and can cause bowel problems, colostrum can effectivelly reduce the side effects and reduce bowel discomfort.
Colostrum for digestive efficiency
Healing the digestive tract helps with nutrient uptake from daily diet and can help to increase energy levels due to better and more efficient digestion. Colostrum contains cell and tissue repair growth factors that help to regenerate the intestinal flora (wall) damaged by bacteria, viruses, fungi and some medication. For more information about gastro-intestinal problems and how colostrum can help, see our gastro-intestinal section.
General health maintenance
Colostrum is also ideal for people who just want to maintain good health. It offers many benefits and can effectivelly be used as part of a healthy life style.
Children
Colostrum for children
Colostrum can be very benefitial for growing children, it can help with the development, and offers immune protection. Children at school are often exposed to many pathogens which can spread easily. Colostrum's anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties help to reduce the risk of infection by keeping immune defences strong. Children's diet also plays an important part, children being "fussy" eaters can cause deficiencies and these can affect immune system function and developent. Colostrum provodes all 8 essential and 12 non-essential amino acids as well as a balanced pool of minerals and vitamins helping your child get some of the neccesarry nutrients.
Active people
Colostrum as part of a healthy life style
Colostrum can be used by people who lead a healthy life style and who are just looking to for health maintenance. Colostrum helps to balance the body's function and offers immune protection and helps to repar and regenerate damaged or ageing cells within the body. It can be used by people who lead stressful lives and who are looking for an energy boost. Stress can cause the body to malfunction making people more susceptible to infections. It is especially helpful when your life style doesn't allow you to get the neccesarry nutrition.
People who play sport and who keep active can also benefit from colostrum, go to our sport section to find out about the benefits of colostrum.