Colostrum: What You Need to Know

Colostrum is the fluid produced by the mammary glands after birth, and before the breast milk comes in. It is a source of proteins, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals plus growth factors and immune factors which provide protection against infection.

Colostrum from cows is used for supplementation as it is virtually identical to human colostrum with the immune factors being 4 times greater.

It is packed with antibodies and other nutrients that help to protect and nourish newborn animals. Antibodies help to protect newborns from infection, while other nutrients, such as protein, fat, and carbohydrates, provide them with the energy they need to grow and develop.

Colostrum benefits

It may also offer a number of health benefits for humans. Some of the potential benefits of colostrum include:

• Boosting the immune system: contains antibodies and other immune-boosting compounds that can help to fight infection and protect against disease.
• Improving gut health: contains probiotics and other beneficial bacteria that can help to improve gut health and digestion.
• Reducing inflammation: contains anti-inflammatory compounds that can help to reduce inflammation throughout the body.
• Promoting wound healing:  contains growth factors and other nutrients that can help to promote wound healing.
• Improving athletic performance:  may help to improve athletic performance by reducing muscle fatigue and increasing energy levels.

What is colostrum milk?

Colostrum milk is a type of bovine colostrum that has been processed and packaged for human consumption. It is typically available in powder or capsule form.

This milk is often taken as a supplement to boost the immune system, improve gut health, or reduce inflammation. It may also be taken by athletes to improve athletic performance.

What it does

1. Immune Support: it contains over 20 anti-bodies to pathogens such as E coli, salmonella, rotavirus, candida, streptococcus, staphylococcus, H pylori and cryptosporidia.
2. Immune balancing: it regulates the immune system, boosting it when it is under active and reducing it when overactive.
3. Exercise support: the growth factors may help with tissue repair, increase lean muscle and help the body burn fat for fuel. It is also purported to slow the ageing process, affect mood, concentration and regulate blood sugar.

Potential Uses

Cautions

Generally, there are no side effects or contra-indications from use of it.

At the time of writing there were no well known negative drug interactions with colostrum.