What Doctors Are Saying About
Colostrum Excerpts From Published Medical Research
Since colostrum has been
known and used as a healing and strengthening remedy for centuries, medical researchers
have studied it extensively. Studies conducted around the world show that colostrum is a
unique broad-spectrum natural supplement and food with efficacy in a wide range of areas.
This is what is so exciting about colostrum. It's not some new "snake
oil" remedy that someone has just discovered and is selling as the answer to all
ills. It is one of Mother Nature’s most perfect substances – designed to
strengthen and protect newborn mammals. As we are, in fact, mammals, colostrum is often
better suited to our physiology than many plant-based or herbal remedies.
In the last ten years, research into colostrum’s benefits has increased
dramatically. Here’s a sampling from some of the most authoritative and exciting
research conducted in the last decade.
"Colostrum has a virus antibody that
acts against viral invaders. A wide range of antiviral factors were acknowledged to be
present in colostrum." From a research study performed at the US Government’s
Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia.
– Dr. E.L. Palmer,
et.al.;
Journal of Medical Virology
"Colostrum contains non-specific inhibitors that inhibit a wide range of
respiratory illness, notably influenza viruses. Colostrum is specifically cited for its
unique effectiveness against potentially deadly outbreaks of Asian flu viruses that emerge
from animal/human mutations."
"Colostrum contains non-specific inhibitors that inhibit a wide range of
respiratory illness, notably influenza viruses. Colostrum is specifically cited for its
unique effectiveness against potentially deadly outbreaks of Asian flu viruses that emerge
from animal/human mutations."
– Drs.
Shortridge, et.al.;
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
"Glycoproteins in bovine colostrum inhibit the attachment of the Helicobactor
Pylori bacteria that cause stomach ulcers. Colostrum (also) contains significant amounts
of interleukin-10 (a strong inflammation inhibitory agent found significant in reducing
inflammation in arthritic joints and injury areas."
"Glycoproteins in bovine colostrum inhibit the attachment of the Helicobactor
Pylori bacteria that cause stomach ulcers. Colostrum (also) contains significant amounts
of interleukin-10 (a strong inflammation inhibitory agent found significant in reducing
inflammation in arthritic joints and injury areas."
– Dr. Olle
Hernell,
University of Ulmea, Sweden;
Science
"Colostrum and breast milk (from cows and humans) stimulates the newborn’s
immune system; as yet unidentified proteins speed the maturation of cultured B lymphocytes
(type of white blood cell) and prime them for production of antibodies."
– Dr. Michael Julius
Of McGill University, Montreal;
Science
News
"Immunoglobulins (found in
colostrum) are able to neutralize the most harmful bacteria, viruses, and yeasts."
"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
"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
"Clinical studies show that IgE (immunoglobulin), found in bovine colostrum, may
be responsible for regulating allergic response."
"Clinical studies show that IgE (immunoglobulin), found in bovine colostrum, may
be responsible for regulating allergic response."
– Drs.
Tortora, Funke
& Cast;
Microbiology
"Studies with human volunteers found that the preservation of the biological
activity of IgG (immunoglobulin), in the digestive secretions of adults receiving bovine
colostrum orally, indicates passive enteral (intestinal) immunization for the prevention
and treatment of acute intestinal diseases."
"Studies with human volunteers found that the preservation of the biological
activity of IgG (immunoglobulin), in the digestive secretions of adults receiving bovine
colostrum orally, indicates passive enteral (intestinal) immunization for the prevention
and treatment of acute intestinal diseases."
– Dr.
L.B. Khazenson;
Microbial & Epidermal Immunobiology
"Colostrum stimulates the lymphoid
tissue, provid-ing benefits in aged or immunodeficient people. Nature has used the oral
route for the development of the immune system since the origin of mammals. Oral
administration of immunofactors is simple, inexpen-sive, free of side effects and may be
vastly beneficial in veterinary and human medicine, to correct immunode-ficiency."
"Colostrum stimulates the lymphoid
tissue, provid-ing benefits in aged or immunodeficient people. Nature has used the oral
route for the development of the immune system since the origin of mammals. Oral
administration of immunofactors is simple, inexpen-sive, free of side effects and may be
vastly beneficial in veterinary and human medicine, to correct immunode-ficiency."
– Drs.
Bocci, Bremen, Corradeschi, Luzzi and Paulesu;
Journal
of Biology
"Immunoglobulin from bovine
colostrum effectively reduces and prevents viral and bacterial infections in immune
deficient subjects: bone marrow recipients, premature babies, AIDS, etc."
– New England Journal of Medicine
"Researchers reported that colostrum stimulates maturation of B Lymphocytes (type
of white blood cell) and primes them for production of antibodies, enhances growth and
differentiation of white blood cells. Similar activity in cow and human colostrum can also
activate macrophages."
–
Dr. M. Julius,
McGill University, Montreal; Science News
"Immunoglobulin in colostrum has been used
to successfully treat: Thrombocytopania, Anemia, Neutropania, Myasthenia Gravis,
Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Systemic Lupus Arythamatosus, Rheumatoid
Arthritis, Bullus Pamphigoid, Kawasaki’s Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and
Crohn’s disease, among others."
– Dr. Dwyer; New England Journal of Medicine
"PRP, in bovine colostrum, has the same ability to regulate activity of the immune
system as (do the) hor-mones of the thymus gland. It activates an underactive immune
system, helping it move into action against disease-causing organisms. PRP also suppresses
an overactive immune system, such as is often seen in the autoimmune diseases. PRP is
highly anti-inflammato-ry and also appears to act on T-cell precursors to pro-duce helper
T-cells and suppresser T-cells."
– Drs. Staroscik, et. al.,
Molecular Immunology
"PRP was found not to be species-specific (means that it is transferable for human
use). It turns white blood cells into functionally active T cells. Results were shown in
treatment of auto-immune disorders and cancer. An important immune modulator, it
stimulates an underactive immune system and tones down an overactive one."
– Drs. Janusz &
Lisowski; Archives of Immunology
"Bovine Colostrum contains TgF-B which has an important suppressive effect on cytoxic
substances (antiinflammatory). It inhibits cell growth of human osteosarcoma (cancer)
cells (75% inhibition). Mediator of fibrosis and angiogenisis (healing of heart muscle and
blood vessels), ( Roberts et al., 1986), accelerates wound healing (Sporn et al.., 1983)
and bone formation (Centrella et al., 1987)."
– Drs. Tokuyama and
Tokuyama; Cancer Research Inst. Kanazawa Univ. Japan
"Only retinoic acids, found in
colostrum, conferred protection and reduced colonization of the herpes virus. Although not
a cure, retinoic acids effectively reduce the herpes virus to levels (1/100 to 1/10,000
viruses remained active after treatment) where the body’s immune system could fight
off an outbreak."
– Drs. Charles
Isaacs, et. al.; Experimental Biology;
Science
"Colostrum contains Retinoic Acid
which helps fight herpes virus. Also contains glycoprotein (kappa casein) that protects
against the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers."
"Colostrum contains Retinoic Acid
which helps fight herpes virus. Also contains glycoprotein (kappa casein) that protects
against the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers."
–Dr.
Raloff; Science News
"Reducing viral levels in the body and stimulat-ing natural immune capabilities
holds the most promise in helping our immune systems contain the HIV virus."
"Reducing viral levels in the body and stimulat-ing natural immune capabilities
holds the most promise in helping our immune systems contain the HIV virus."
– Drs. Nowa and
McMichael; Scientific American
"Growth factors in bovine colostrum were found to be veryeffective in promoting
wound healing. Recommended for trauma and surgical healing. External and internal
applications."
"Growth factors in bovine colostrum were found to be veryeffective in promoting
wound healing. Recommended for trauma and surgical healing. External and internal
applications."
– Drs.
Sporn, et.
al.; Science
"Cartilage-inducing Factor-A, found in colostrum, stimulates cartilage
repair."
"Cartilage-inducing Factor-A, found in colostrum, stimulates cartilage
repair."
– Drs.
Seyedin,
Thompson, Bentz, et. al.; Journal of
Biological Chemistry
"Bovine colostrum contains high
levels of growthfactors that promote normal cell growth and DNA syn-thesis."
"Bovine colostrum contains high
levels of growthfactors that promote normal cell growth and DNA syn-thesis."
– Drs.
Oda, Shinnichi, et. al.; Comparative
Biochemical Physiology
"IGF-1, found in colostrum,
stimulates bone and muscle growth and nerve regeneration. Topical administration to wounds
resulted in more effective healing."
"IGF-1, found in colostrum,
stimulates bone and muscle growth and nerve regeneration. Topical administration to wounds
resulted in more effective healing."
– Drs.
Skottner, Arrhenius-Nyberg, Kanje and Fryklund,
Acta. Paediatric Scandinavia, Sweden
"The failure of chronic wounds to
heal is a major medical problem. Doctors suggest that an important role for growth factors
is in promoting wound healing. Accelerated healing is possible for treatment with trauma
and surgical wounds."
– Drs.
Bhora, et.
al.; Journal of Surgical Residents
"High age is associated with reduced levels of growth hormones: GH and IgF-1.
Induction of GH and IgF-1 increase body weight through muscle growth of aged
subjects."
"High age is associated with reduced levels of growth hormones: GH and IgF-1.
Induction of GH and IgF-1 increase body weight through muscle growth of aged
subjects."
– Drs. Ullman,
Sommerland & Skottner, Dept. of Pathology
and Pharmacology, Univ. of Gothenburg, SahlgrenHospital &
HabiVitrum AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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