On this week’s blog, we’re going back to basics. When consumers first hear of colostrum, they often ask, “What is it, and isn’t it just for babies?” These are fair questions to ask. So, we’ve decided to break it down for our readers. 

What is it?

Colostrum is the very first form of breast milk a mother provides her newborn; it is a naturally occurring substance that is full of nutrients and antibodies that help an infant make that difficult transition from the warm, safe womb to the outside world. This basic description of colostrum may not be new information for some; for many people, though, it’s not common knowledge that colostrum produced by other mammals, such as cows, can also be extremely beneficial for adult humans. 

It can benefit adults too? How?

To provide you with some outside perspective, we’re calling in Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, as he explains why you just might want to consider adding a bovine colostrum supplement to your daily diet.

As mentioned on The List, “Roizen says that colostrum could be called ‘nature’s original superfood,’ since it contains numerous antibodies, growth factors, immune factors, and other nutrients that can ‘help to jump start gut function, the immune system and a health microbiome in the first few days of life.’ He explains that cows also produce colostrum to nourish their young. But he adds that ‘cows, unlike humans, cannot pass key immune factors from the mother to the baby during pregnancy, [so] bovine colostrum has a higher, more potent, concentration of several key components, including IgG.’ This means that bovine colostrum supplements offer a number of health benefits to adults, with Roizen citing studies showing how bovine colostrum helps promote a robust immune system, as well as supporting digestive and respiratory health.”

Additional Information

As early as the 1940’s, there have been documented cases proving the benefit of colostrum in adults.Of course, since then, there have been countless studies and research conducted in a controlled setting that also solidify its beneficial health properties. For additional information, check out the Education tab on our website. There you can find specific references to colostrum studies relating to anti-aging, gut health, immune health and sports nutrition. 

At TBR Labs, our products and our focus is centered on providing colostrum based supplementation to improve both the quality and the quantity of life for all of our customers. If you ever have questions, want to learn more, or feel ready to order our top-shelf, premium grade colostrum, reach out! We can’t wait to hear from you.