FAQ for Imu6 Colostrum
1. What is bovine colostrum?
Colostrum is a natural fluid produced by the mammary glands of all mammals upon giving birth. It is intended for ingestion by the newborn baby during the first hours of life.
2. What are the main benefits from taking bovine colostrum?
Bovine colostrum promotes the development of a sound body mass and supports the activation and maintenance of a fully functional immune system. A healthy immune system is capable of efficiently managing potential insults from microorganisms and other harmful sources.
3. Is it better to take colostrum powder or capsules?
This is only a matter of personal taste, since some people find it easier to take powder rather than swallow capsules. If you use capsules, take it with small amounts of water since large quantities can flush the capsules through the stomach and minimize the benefits.
4. What is an effective dose of colostrum?
For the average person, 1000 milligrams (mg) of colostrum powder is recommended for every 50 pounds of body weight to be taken daily. This amount, divided into two doses and taken just before meals, usually provide maximum benefits.
5. Can the dosage be increased?
Increasing the dosage is safe, since there are no known side effects associated with ingesting large quantities of high quality bovine colostrum.
6. Can I take bovine colostrum if I am pregnant or nursing?
Yes, either of these conditions places significant metabolic stress on the body and routine dietary supplementation with bovine colostrum will help to keep your metabolism operating at peak efficiency.
7. Can ‘mad cow disease’ be transmitted in colostrum?
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), more commonly known as ‘mad cow disease’, is a degenerative brain disorder of cattle. Affected cattle usually show symptoms when they are three to ten years old. However, no cases of BSE have been confirmed in the United States or any other major milk-producing countries.
8. Should colostrum be consumed daily?
Routine dietary supplementation with most effective dose for you is the best way to assure that you receive the maximum benefits of colostrum. This will enable your metabolism to always be operating at its most efficient levels and your immune system to be ready to respond to any challenges.
9. Are there any gluten in bovine colostrum?
No, gluten is a mixture of plant proteins that occur primarily in cereal grains.
10. Is it dangerous to take bovine colostrum if I have an overactive immune system?
Bovine colostrum does not boost your immune system so that it becomes overactive all the time. Instead, it provides a trigger so that your immune system can react more efficiently and effectively when foreign substances such as virus enter your body.
The benefits of colostrum in selected diseases
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leaky gut syndrome is a very common condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes inflamed, usually caused by alcohol/drinks containing caffeine, overuse of antibiotics, contaminated food or consumption of large quantities of refined carbohydrates (sugar and processed flour). A person with such condition is more vulnerable to infections. Colostrum can be of substantial value in this regard, as it contains a number of antibodies that bind to invading microorganisms and hold them in check while they are destroyed by white blood cells.
- Inflammatory bowel disease
This category includes Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease which are two different gastrointestinal diseases. Ulcerative Colitis is a severe inflammation of the mucosal lining of the colon and causes severe diarrhea. People with Crohn’s disease experience gastrointestinal distress, persistent diarrhea and weight loss due to poor absorption of nutrients.
Individuals suffering from either of these conditions usually benefit significantly from high quality bovine colostrum supplementation as the growth factor in bovine colostrum induce repair of damaged tissues, sometimes significantly reversing the conditions all together.
- Gastric Ulcers
The most common symptom of this condition is a gnawing pain after eating or when the stomach is empty, particularly at night. Studies have identified glycoprotein in colostrum that prevents bacteria from attaching to the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, the antibodies in colostrum can fight the other pathogens that may irritate an ulcer.
- Enteric Infections
These infections are bacterial or viral infections that attack gastrointestinal tract causing severe distress, nausea and diarrhea. Colostrum contains antibodies for such bacteria, as well as enzymes to aid in the destruction of invading pathogens.
- Respiratory diseases
- The Common Cold
Caused by more than 100 different kinds of viruses, it is often difficult to diagnose because symptoms of the common cold are similar to signs of allergies. Taking colostrum regularly may be one of the best offensive weapons since its growth factors can restore the thymus to normal function. It also contains substances that regulate and keep the immune system poised and ready to respond.
- Influenza
The flu is an acute, contagious, viral infection of the respiratory tract. In some cases, the symptoms such as chills and fever can be followed by viral pneumonia. As with the common cold, the best defense is a good offense and routine dietary supplementation with high quality bovine colostrum is an effective way to prepare the immune system.
- Cardiovascular diseases
One major form of heart disease is atherosclerosis, a condition where deposits called plague, composed of cholesterol and fatty acids, build up on the inner wall of the coronary arteries. As plague builds up, the arteries narrow and restricts blood flow to the heart which can lead to heart attacks. Individuals with high serum cholesterol are most at risk for atherosclerosis and often have to monitor their dietary intake of cholesterol. Bovine colostrum does not contain cholesterol and can be used safely by individuals with high serum cholesterol and high triglycerides.
- Metabolic diseases
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or commonly known as Type I occurs due to insufficient insulin in the body. Type II diabetes, also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), is when the body is unable to convert glucose to glycogen. In either case, sugar builds up in the blood and is eventually excreted in the urine. Diabetic individuals have low levels of IGF-1 in their circulation. Daily supplementation with high quality bovine colostrum can help restore diminished levels of IGF-1, increasing the utilization of available glucose. A note of caution: Colostrum is not a panacea and the restoration of IGF-1 levels alone will not ‘cure’ diabetes, it must be coupled with a controlled dietary program and routine exercise.
- Autoimmune diseases
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
SLE is a very complex chronic autoimmune disease that usually involves several organs. The blood of a patient with SLE contains antibodies that attack many normal tissue components and may cause facial rash, arthritic joint disease or anemia. Several tests have shown continued consumption of bovine colostrum reduces the sedimentation in urine and aids anemia.
- Fibromyalgia
Characterized by widespread muscular-skeletal pain, stiffness and fatigue, fibromyalgia is more common in women. These patients have low levels of magnesium and IGF-1 in their blood. Bovine colostrum can help magnesium and IGF-1 deficiency.
- Eczema
A skin condition characterized by scaling, flaking and itching, some forms of eczema are considered to be autoimmune disorders, while others are classified as allergic or hereditary conditions. It is well documented that IGF-1 and the proteins found in colostrum work together with growth hormones in the regeneration and repair of damaged cells.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflamed joints can occur in one or more joints of the body and it is a long-term condition that can progressively disable the individual. Relief from pain, stiffness and fatigue are some of the benefits from taking bovine colostrum.
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
AIDS is a specific group of diseases that result from the suppression of the immune system by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). An AIDS patient loses immune functions, making them susceptible to a variety of infections. Substances in colostrum can support an AIDS patient by maintaining a healthy functional thymus, providing a more efficient and effective response against infection and overcoming the symptoms of diarrhea and wasting (loss of muscle mass).
- Cancer
Leukemias and Lymphomas are the most common cancers that involve the blood-forming tissues, which are characterized by the enlargement of the lymph nodes, invasion of the spleen and bone marrow and over-production of immature white blood cells. Colostrum supplementation is rarely a cure for cancer but it is highly recommended as a preventive and supportive measure.
Other diseases bovine colostrum is beneficial for:
Alopecia and Baldness
Anemia
Asthma
Ameliorates Diarrhea
Apelin Natural Ligand
Brucella
Candida
Canine Cardiomyopathy
Cholesterol
Congestive Heart Failure
Colostrogenisis
Cervical cancer
Dental Plaque
Edema
Epstein Barr
Fungal Prophylaxisi
Glycoconjugates
Glioblastoma
Hepatitis |
