Colostrum, the first secretion of the mammary glands of a cow after giving birth, is a scientifically proven source of complete whole food. It contains all the necessary vitamins, essential fatty acids, essential glyco-nutrients, minerals, amino acids, growth and immune factors. Both conventional and non-conventional health practitioners have used this natural “food” throughout history, dating back to the 1940’s!

But don’t just take our word for it.  

Even the renowned Mehmet Oz, M.D., host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” has attested to the amazing supplement that is colostrum. As described by the celebrity doctor himself, “Bovine colostrum is higher in protein, fat, carbohydrates, magnesium, B vitamins and vitamins A, C and E than regular milk, and very rich in antibodies. It’s designed to strengthen the immune system of a newborn and prepare the digestive system for receiving nutrition — and it can do the same for you.”

We  also have accounts from doctors around the world tributing the benefits of colostrum. See below: 

• Colostrum stimulates the lymphoid tissue providing benefits in aged or immunodeficient people. Nature has used the oral route for the development of the immune system since the origin of mammals (safe and effective). Oral administration of immunofactors is simple, inexpensive, free of side effects, and may be vastly beneficial in veterinary and HUMAN medicine to correct immunodeficiency. – Drs. Bocci, Bremen, Corradeschi, Luzzi, and Paulesu; Journal Biology
• Immunoglobulins (found in colostrum) are able to neutralize the most harmful bacteria, viruses, and yeasts – Dr. Per Brandtzaeg; Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
• I use bovine colostrum successfully for upper respiratory infections of all types, especially sinusitis, which is a frequent health difficulty in Sedona where I practice. For example, a carpenter, ade 42, consulting me for the treatment of sinus congestion, which comes on him once annually, responded right away to my recommendation of bovine colostrum capsules. – Dr. Lester Adler
• Glycoproteins , in bovine colostrum, inhibit the attachment of the Heliobactor Pylori bacteria that cause stomach ulcers. Colostrum contains significant amounts of Interleukin 10 (a strong inflammation inhibitory agent), which has been influential in reducing inflammation in arthritic joints and injury areas. – Dr. Olle Hernell, University of Ulmea, Sweden; Science
• Immune factors in cow colostrum, when taken orally, are effective against disease-causing organisms in the intestinal tract. Ingestion of bovine colostrum’s immunoglobulins may be a new method of providing passive immunoprotection against a host of gut associated disease causing antigens (viral and bacterial) – Dr. R McClead, et al.: Pediatrics Research
• Growth factors in colostrum were found to be very effective in promoting wound healing. We recommend colostrum for trauma and surgical healing. External and internal applications – Dr. Sporn, et. al.; Science
• Colostrum stimulates bone and muscle growth in addition to nerve regeneration. Also found: topical administration to wounds resulted in more effective healing. – Drs. Skottner, Arrhenius-Nyberg, Kanje and Fryklund, Acta. Pediatric Scandinavia, Sweden

We hope to have sparked intrigue for our readers. And if you have any questions, please learn more here where we cover the immense advantages colostrum has shown in relation to gut health, immune health, anti-aging and sports nutrition. 

References: Union Leader