Pre and post-operative care
Before operation
Our immune system is central to our health. A healthy, well functioning immune system allows us to lead an active and productive life; a lowered immune system makes us struggle through the day and leaves us open to various bacterial, viral and fungal attacks while a breakdown of the immune system will quickly prove to be fatal. Any surgical operation can put strain and stress on the body and the immune system. It leaves the body weak and prone to infections after an operation. Colostrum can be used as a substantial enchancement in the effectivness of the immune system. Colostrum helps to enchance immunity and prepare your body for operation.
Enhance immunity
Colostrum helps to enchance immunity and prepare your body for operation. It contains a wide range of immune factors that such as immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, Cytokines, Proline-Rich-Polypeptide which are all important for immune defence. By supplementing with holvita™ colostrum you can enchance and maintain immunity before you go for a operation prepairing your system for stress and strains of surgery.
Post-operation
A post operative situation generally leaves the patient tired and weak condition. Colostrum an be highly supportive in the recovery period as its concentration of immunoglobulins provide a natural defence against the bacteria and infection
Immune system recovery
Bovine colostrum provides a broad range of anti bodies which can help to buyild up defences (immunity) against viral and bacterial disease and other pathogens. It can also help you system to recover quicker after the stress
Healing of tissue
After an operation the healing of the tissues and surgical wounds is crutial. Colostrum contains a pool of growth factors (more on growth factors here)will support the healing of wounds and tissues. (read more on skin healing in our skin injuries and wounds section) Colostrum also provides the full range of amino acids so important in the recovery period.
Transforming growth factors (TgF A & B)
Transforming growth factors A & B, which promote cell proliferation, tissue repair and maintenance (wound healing)
Fibroblast growth factors (FgF)
Which stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and contribute to tissue development and wound healing, and it guides the cell growth.
Platelet-derived growth factors (PDgF)
These are involved in the healing of vascular wounds and are released in conjunction with blood clotting during the healing process.
Epidermal growth factor (EgF) and Insulin-like growth factor - I (IgF- I ) also help cells to grow and reproduce and have regenerative effects.
Research done by Sporn in 1983 found that “Growth factors in bovine colostrum were found to be very effective in promoting wound healing. Implications for trauma, and surgical healing. External and internal applications implied.” (REF)
Colostrum is therfore highly suitable for topical use in the treatment of skin and wounds. Colostrum has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, which make it suitable for oral and/or topical applications. Our holvita™ Dermatological cream, in combination with our holvita™ Liquid extract, can provide an effective way to support and speed up the healing process.
References:
Bolke E, Jehle PM, Hausmann F, Daubler A, Wiedeck H, Steinbach G, Storck M, Orth K., Shock. 2002 Jan;17(1):9-12. Related Articles, Links, Preoperative oral application of immunoglobulin-enriched colostrum milk and mediator response during abdominal surgery. Department of Surgery, University of Ulm, Germany.
Sporn, et al. Polypeptide Transforming Growth Factors (TGF A & B) and Epithelial Growth Factor isolated from bovine colostrum used for wound healing in vivo. Science, 219, pp. 1329-31, 1983.