In a fast-paced world, sometimes the most profound influences are the simplest and the oldest, the ones we connect with when we are very still. Colostrum, like so many things of a profound nature, is not a new discovery. It is as old as life itself. It has been used for centuries, for everything from immune deficiency and age related symptoms to treatment of the common cold.
 

Volumes of recent medical research have brought it to the attention of health care practitioners all over the world. As a result, this very old and very remarkable natural substance has been reintroduced to take us to greater levels of health at a time when we need it the most. Colostrum is the first mammary secretion that every mammal gives its newborn. It is produced by the mother for only a short period of time before milk is produced. It contains numerous compounds which affect more than 50 processes in the body, ranging from immunity to regeneration and growth of all types of cells. For years, the western world has ignored the powerful influence of nature's first food. However, recent study has shown it to be extremely beneficial, not only for the newborn, but for animals and humans of all ages.

Interestingly, the immune and growth factors contained in bovine (cow) colostrum have been shown to be identical to those found in human colostrum-not just identical, but many times more potent. In addition, cows produce an abundance of this "first food"-enough to supply human needs without depriving newborn calves. There are two main groups of components in colostrum which are responsible for its beneficial effects: Immune and Growth Factors

The immune factors in colostrum contain antibodies which provide immunity from numerous microorganisms. Other immune factors act in a variety of ways to kill bacteria and viruses, balance the immune system, regulate the thymus gland (a key component of the immune system), control inflammation and protect against allergic reactions. The growth factors in colostrum are responsible for the rebuilding and repair of cellular tissues. They improve nutrient uptake, rebuild bone mass, return elasticity to the skin, improve energy, build lean muscle, increase memory, balance blood sugar levels, burn fat and elevate moods. Does all that sound too good to be true? As amazing as it sounds, it is all true!

Few natural supplements have the volumes of medical research that colostrum has to support its use. More than 4000 scientific papers line the medical journals with documentation of colostrum's ability to beneficially affect a wide variety of health conditions. The list includes chronic infections like sinusitis, cystitis and yeast infections; autoimmune diseases like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, lupus, Alzheimer's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; digestive disorders like leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis and ulcers; respiratory aliments like asthma, emphysema, and allergies, as well as diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, gout, depression and resistance to colds and flu. With consistent use, the growth factors in colostrum continually regenerate and rebuild the entire body.

The youthful "side effects" of taking colostrum include more energy, elevated moods, smoother skin, improved eyesight, better digestion, and weight loss. Because of these impressive anti aging benefits, several of the individual growth factors have been successfully synthesized and used in costly anti aging clinics for years. Now, those who take colostrum (the whole food) can benefit from all of its components at a more affordable price. Visit the Colostrum Plus Page for more information.