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Colostrum Supplements
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007Colostrum Supplements
Colostrum supplements are good for many types of ailments. Studies have shown them to boost the immune system, detoxify the body and also supply the body with a pure source of liquid protein. In fact it is so rich in protein that it is recommended for people who are so frail that they are unable to ingest solid food.
However colostrum, which is a clear colorless fluid that is emitted from a mammal mother (including humans and cows) just a few days after the mother has given birth, is recently being touted as a cure all for all kinds of disorders when not all the facts are not in about what ingesting this substance from cows actually does. This is why you must be very careful when shopping for colostrum as not all of the claims about what it can do are substantiated by scientific research just yet.
Colostrum supplements, which are sold in powdered form or as tablets, are sometimes advertised as helping to build muscle, cure depression, help a person lose weight, curing head injuries, regulating blood sugar, fighting cancer and improving mood. It is important to remember that these claims have not been substantiated by any real medical studies. For instance, just because colostrum is rich in protein does not mean that it is a miracle weight loss drugs. These types of conclusions are probably derived from the fact that many people display an improvement in their health in general after taking bovine colustrum.
So what can colostrum supplements do for you? Scientific studies have proved that it can help improve the condition of your colon so that it produces friendly bacteria. This is important especially if you consider that most alternative doctors believe that “death begins in the colon.”
Colostrum supplements have also been shown to boost immunity in frail or ailing patients. You will also see online that colostrum is often sold, as being helpful for AIDS patients but you should really consult with your doctor before taking it. This is because AIDS patients suffer from an overactive immune system and the ingestion of colostrum supplements may actually push it into overdrive. If you are HIV positive or have AIDS this may be the last kind of effect you may want to achieve.
Are colostrum supplements for everyone? The answer is no. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid colostrum supplements. This is because the bovine source of colostrum could interfere with what the human mother naturally produces to nourish her baby. There can be too much of a good thing!
Colostrum supplements are also not recommended for people with certain types of cancer especially prostrate, colorectal and lung cancer. This is because bovine colostrum contains an insulin-like growth factor-1 that can encourage the growth of the cancer. If you have this type of cancer or are even at risk for it you should exercise caution before taking colostrum supplements. Like any type of supplement you should consult with your doctor before taking bovine colostrum in case it is not good for you in a way that you do not immediately perceive.
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The Benefits of Bovine Colostrum
Saturday, April 14th, 2007The Benefits of Bovine Colostrum
Bovine colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced by cows for just a few days after they give birth. Human mothers also produce the human form of colostrum for just a couple of days after giving birth and it is this clear colorless fluid that is thought to boost the immune system of an infant. The theory is that after or during a critical illness, taking bovine colostrum (as taking human colostrum is illegal) can help boost the human immune system just as it did when the human was an infant.
Bovine colostrum has many benefits, especially for the recovering invalid:
This fluid contains four to five times the protein as regular milk so it is an ideal whole food for people who have lost the ability to eat to consume. Of course this is not an ideal food for invalids who suffer from lactose intolerance although very ill individuals have been known to take a pill for lactose intolerance in order to still receive bovine colustrum benefits.
Bovine colostrum also contains many different factors that can help detoxify the body. It is thought to help eliminate the yeasts and harmful organisms that live in the colon and cause disease. These yeasts and organism produce alcohol and other toxic substances that strip a person of their ability to be energetic. Colostrum changes the environment in the colon from acidic to alkaline so that these organisms cannot thrive. In this way bovine colostrum has been effective for individuals suffering from some of the more mysterious ailments such as fibromylagia and chronic fatigue system.
The fact that bovine colostrum contains so much “good bacteria” also makes it a valuable ally to those suffering from annoying bowel conditions such as constipation, diarrhea and irritable colon diseases. Bovine colostrum has been especially shown to be effective at fighting off diarrhea in children and infants.
Colostrum also contains several infection fighting agents that help kill bacteria and viruses. This is invaluable for ill individuals who are vulnerable to being preyed opon by ordinary staph infections that can turn deadly.
Perhaps its main benefit is as an immune system booster. Bovine colostrum, like human colostrum contains what are called immunostimulatory substances that help protect compromised immune systems from attack. This makes it an invaluable ally in the fight against AIDS. In fact a special type of bovine colostrum is often recommended for AIDS patients as a way of protecting themselves against infections and disease.
In some circles bovine colostrum is also taken as part of a program for extending life or reducing the effects of aging. This is because this substance is considered to be even purer than mother’s milk and four times as nutritious. Often consuming it kicks off a cycle of detoxification that does lead to brighter eyes, clearer skin, better smelling breath and a more youthful appearance in general.
Some makers of bovine colostrum also claim that it burns fat and builds muscles but there are no studies in existence that prove these claims as being fact.
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Benefits of Colostrum
Sunday, March 4th, 2007Benefits of Colostrum
Colostrum has been proven to help with the overall immune system through boosting our resistance to common health issues like the common cold, flus, ulcers and gum disease.
Through this boost in the the immune system colostrum helps wounds heal more quickly.
Colostrum can relieve allergies in as little as one month after beginning to take colostrum supplements.
Colostrum can help in the battle to lose weight as it increases the lean muscle mass in the body which speeds up metabolism. It is a medical fact that an increased metabolism means more calories are burned up with the same amount of exercise.
There are many more benefits of colostrum, some have been researched and proven, other haven’t. Read some of the other article on this site for more info.
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