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Newborns receive colostrum from their mothers during the first 24–48 hours after birth, and this “Elixir of Life” not only provides naturally produced nutrients and antibodies in a highly concentrated form but also creates the foundation of life-long immunity.
Colostrum has also gained popularity among athletes due to its ability to burn fat, build lean muscle mass, and enhance athletic performance.
Grass-fed bovine colostrum is highly nutritious and offers unique health benefits. It is packed full of immunoglobulins, growth factors, essential vitamins, amino acids, and digestive enzymes that stimulate cellular growth, healing, and restoration.
Colostrum is rich in immune factors such as antibodies and immunoglobulins, including those that help prevent bacterial infections of the digestive system. Antibodies are proteins that fight viruses and bacteria. High concentrations of immunoglobulin A and IgG are the primary reasons for the beneficial effect on immune and digestive health.
Colostrum contains two major transforming growth factors alpha and beta. Epithelial Growth Factor (EGF) is highest in colostrum hours after birth and is crucial for skin health and wound healing. It also contains insulin-like growth factors 1 and 2, which have important roles in muscle growth, muscle and cartilage repair, bone healing and regeneration. Medical practitioners also use colostrum for supporting joint health, inflammation, and stiffness. The regenerative effects of colostrum on the body’s structural cells promote skin elasticity and vitality.
Grassfed colostrum stimulates the growth of intestinal cells, strengthens the gut wall, and prevents intestinal permeability found in leaky gut syndrome. These beneficial effects are likely due to the proline rich polypeptides, lactoferrin and growth factors it contains. Lactoferrin is a protein that helps bind iron. It also plays an important role in immune function and has antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.