Frequently Asked Questions About Colostrum
Colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced from the mother's mammary glands during the first 72 hours after birth. It provides life-supporting immune and growth factors that insure the health and vitality of the newborn.
The Problem
During the fifties and sixties, many doctors recommended against breastfeeding. So many of us never got the natural "seeding" -- the initial boost to our immune and digestive systems -- which Colostrum provides. Plus, after puberty, the amount of immune and growth factors present in our bodies begins to decline. We become more vulnerable to disease, our energy level and enthusiasm lessens, our skin loses its elasticity, and we gain unwanted weight and lose muscle tone. We also live in a toxic environment, with pollutants and allergens all around us.
The Solution
Research has shown that Colostrum has powerful natural immune and growth factors that bring the body to a state of homeostasis -- its powerful, vital natural state of health and well being. Colostrum helps support healthy immune function; it also enables us to resist the harmful effects of pollutants, contaminants and allergens where they attack us.
Plus, the growth factors in Colostrum create many of the positive "side-effects" of a healthy organism -- an enhanced ability to metabolize or "burn" fat, greater ease in building lean muscle mass, and enhanced rejuvenation of skin and muscle.
How do I take Colostrum?
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Colostrum's effectiveness is reduced if it isn't pure colostrum, and if it isn't processed right. Excessive heat is particularly bad. New Life Colostrum is processed at low heat to protect its potency.
New Life Colostrum is the only colostrum clinically proven to destroy a wide range of harmful pathogens.
Our original colostrum product, available in both capsules and powder form, is collected only from pasture-fed cows that are pesticide, antibiotic and rBST free. Our colostrum has significantly enhanced efficacy, since naturally pasture-fed animals develop immunity to a wider range of pathogens than those which are fed processed feed. The huge herd also creates a high degree of standardization. Symbiotics is the only U.S. distributor of bovine colostrum able to make this superior quality colostrum for human consumption .
Common sense also suggests that nutrients are difficult for humans to assimilate if they are not water-soluble. Symbiotics has developed a unique, proprietary process for our original colostrum to make it fully dispersible -- and provide maximum health benefits.
Why Bovine (Cow) Colostrum?
Scientific research, conducted in the last decade in major medical research centers and universities, throughout the world, has shown that the molecular combinations of the immune and growth factors in cow's colostrum are filely identical to human. Research has also shown that only bovine colostrum is not species specific and can work in humans and lower mammals.
Why Do I Need Colostrum As An Adult?
Research has shown that once we pass puberty, our bodies gradually produce less of the immune and growth factors that help our bodies fight off disease and heal damaged body tissue. With the loss of these vital components, we age and die. Colostrum is the only source of these life giving components ...the actual immune factors and all of our body's growth factors (hormones) in perfect combination as nature intended (synthesized and isolated hormones throw the other hormones out of balance and have been shown to have significant side effects).
Why Can't I Just Get Raw Colostrum From My Local Dairy Farmer?
You can...it needs to be refrigerated and consumed within a reasonable period of time. Raw colostrum differs from processed colostrum because it contains immune factors from just one parent. Processed colostrum is beneficial because it is pooled from hundreds and sometimes thousands of cows that provide broad based immune factors. There are very few producers of colostrum in the world that have the ability to accomplish this.
Should I Take Colostrum In Tablet Or Capsule Form?
It takes tremendous pressure (which creates high temperatures) to form a tablet. When you apply this heat to Colostrum, you destroy the biological activity of Colostrum's immune and growth factors. Some manufacturers choose this route either because they lack knowledge about Colostrum or because it is so much cheaper. The goal is to have Colostrum reach the small intestine intact where it does its work, bypassing any destruction from saliva and stomach acids. It is very important to take Colostrum on an empty stomach with lots of water to aid its transit into the upper intestine. Putting Colostrum in a bovine gel cap helps guard against digestion from stomach acids long enough to get to the intestine. It has been found that less expensive capsules sometimes will not dissolve and just pass on through the bowel. To encapsulate 100% powdered Colostrum in a bovine gel cap is not only very tricky but expensive.
What About Liquid Colostrum Or Liquid In Capsules?
Liquid Colostrum is not concentrated as is powdered Colostrum and so you may not be getting your money's worth. Also liquid colostrum must be kept refrigerated with a short shelf life or preservatives must be added that further dilute and destroy its biological capabilities.
What Else Should I Be Aware Of When Selecting Colostrum?
Colostrum should be collected during the first 24 hours after birth when it contains its highest concentration of immune and growth factors and digestive inhibitors. Normal drying processes, pasteurizing and applying heat to thaw after freezing, compromise Colostrum's biological capability. Optimum processing of Colostrum requires refrigeration but most producers freeze the Colostrum for ease in transportation and defatting. During cooling, the Colostrum needs to be kept in continuous motion with mechanical stirring or it will gel and become impossible to air dry or remove the fat. We humans do not want additional animal fats in our diet and Colostrum's important immune and growth factors are not contained in the fat. True colostrum contains almost no lactose, so those that are lactose intolerant should have no problems with high quality Colostrum. Consumers should also make sure that products labeled Colostrum are 100% colostrum ( not colostrum whey or concentrates of milk whey). Whey is a by-product of milk, colostrum or cheese and has been processed with hydrochloric acid and heat. Colostrum mixed with other supplements or Herbs and additives dilute the Colostrum and provide little benefit.
How Safe Is Colostrum?
Colostrum is a food. It can be consumed in any quantity without side effects or drug interactions.
How Does Colostrum Interact With Other Supplements Or Prescription Medications?
Although colostrum has no drug interactions, you may experience side effects from other supplements, herbs or medications you take that you never experienced before. Colostrum heals the bowel. This means you are better utilizing the nutrients from the food you eat as well as anything else you put in your body. You may want to cut back or even rethink other herbal and nutritional supplements. Medications may need to re-evaluated for dose and need by your medical professional.
How much should I take and when?
Many natural health practitioners suggest that
for best results, Colostrum should be taken in larger doses when first
starting (perhaps twice as much), with maintenance doses after the
desired results are obtained.
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Colostrum has a half-life of 16 hours, so for maximum benefit it is important to take it twice a day. Symbiotics, the manufacturer, suggests a minimum maintenance dosage of two to four capsules twice a day. Dr. Daniel G. Clark who wrote the book "COLOSTRUM -- LIFE'S FIRST FOOD" suggests a minimum dosage of 3,000 mg or three capsules twice a day. Each person's body assimilates and uses Colostrum differently, so you may need to experiment to determine what dosage is best for you.
Capsules should be taken on an empty stomach without any food or other supplements (at least 30 minutes before you eat or at least two hours after you eat) with 8-12 oz. of water. We might recommend before breakfast, and then again several hours after lunch, or an hour before dinner. Try to get into a regular routine so you always remember. The immune factors in Colostrum work best if they are helped to reach the small intestine - and the best way to achieve this is to take capsules followed with plenty of water.
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The efficacy of the growth factors in Colostrum is enhanced by contact with saliva and stomach acids, so maximum benefit from these components is derived by taking Colostrum powder. The powder may also be taken in a form mixed with other foods, such as in our Supermeal drink mix or energy bars. The Colostrum powder works more directly on the growth factors - stimulating cell growth of tissue and skin, healing of tissue, muscle, bone, and cartilage, elevating our mood, burning fat, and building muscle. It may even be used to promote topical healing.
The most economical way to purchase the powder is in the 180 gram size. It's like buying three bottles for the price of two.
The powder works in the body differently and may be taken differently. One to two teaspoons should be taken twice a day. For quicker absorption, the Colostrum may be placed under the tongue for 30 seconds, followed with 8-12 oz. of water. The powder may also be mixed and taken with any liquid drink or food (we have found putting it on top of applesauce, yogurt, or cottage cheese works well) or on an empty stomach. The goal here is to have the Colostrum absorbed directly in the stomach. Please Note: The scoop in the large Powder jar holds a tablespoon.
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To increase fitness and performance, add 6 grams of Colostrum powder to a protein drink or juice and drink 30 - 45 minutes before working out. Studies conducted on the fitness effects of Colostrum have used widely varying dosages
What If I Am Pregnant Or Nursing?
Ask your Doctor or medical professional prior to taking any prescription drugs, over the counter medicines, herbal and nutritional supplements.
Can I Give My Children Colostrum?
The immune factors may be very important in circumstances such as lingering or reoccurring viral and bacterial infections, etc. We suggest that you consult with your health care provider.
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Bovine Colostrum is not species specific and works wonderfully with cats and dogs and other mammals. Open capsules and sprinkle in pet dish...most pets love the taste of Colostrum. Encourage them to drink water along with it.
I Can't Swallow The Capsule. How Can I take Colostrum?
Colostrum works best if it is taken in capsule form, on an empty stomach with 8-12 ounces of water. If you cannot swallow capsules, you may open the capsule and mix it with a few tablespoons of yogurt, applesauce or other food. Don't forget the water. Do not take any other supplements with Colostrum and wait at least twenty minutes before you eat.
I Don't Want To Take Colostrum From The Calves. Do They Get Enough?
The calf's needs are always met first. Most calves would simply die if they didn't get Colostrum.
How Can Colostrum Lose Weight?
Colostrum contains IGF-1, the most powerful growth factor in our bodies. Medical Research has shown that without adequate amounts of IGF-1, our bodies, during times of fast (diet), will burn muscle protein before they burn fat (catabolism). The only means to increase IGF-1 levels in the body is through daily aerobic exercise or Colostrum (preferably both).
I Need To Gain Weight. Can Colostrum Help?
Within about two hours of eating, our body's blood glucose levels are depleted and we utilize sources of stored fuel (fat and muscle protein) for energy. It is easier for our bodies to burn muscle tissue rather than fat. By increasing food intake along with exercise and Colostrum, weight gain will come through increased muscle mass (muscle tissue weighs more than fat per volume). If you are an athlete, this can be very beneficial for performance.
How is Colostrum Anti-Aging?
After puberty our body begins slowing down the production of our body's Growth Hormones. These hormones are necessary for the reproduction of filely all of our body cellular tissue. It has been shown that by age 80 we are producing filely no growth hormone, and so we age and die. Colostrum's growth factors are the actual hormones that stimulate the normal reproduction of body cellular tissue. Normal reproduction means just that (normal) not aged, cancerous, wrinkled, or weakened. The New England Journal of Medicine (a few years back) stated that the most effective anti-aging process would be simply the replacement of growth hormones at proper levels to slow , possibly stop and even reverse the aging processes. Does it work? Just try and take Colostrum away from someone who's used Colostrum for a while and you'll see.
Can Colostrum Help With My Depression?
Most of us are in search of a means to increase the brain's feel-good chemicals, serotonin and dopamine. To accomplish this, we look to nicotine, drugs and certain (usually unhealthy and fattening) foods. We begin to rely on these substances to maintain that feel- good sensation. Colostrum is a natural and healthy means of stimulating the brain to release serotonin and dopamine and prolong their re-uptake. Colostrum also activates the release of other chemicals in the brain that affect alertness and concentration. In fact, for most people,Colostrum is so effective that we do not recommend taking it after 3 or 4 PM ( the increased energy may interfere with sleep).
Does Colostrum Help With Cuts And Burns? After Surgery Or Accidents?
Colostrum's immune factors are highly effective anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents to help reduce and eliminate infections in external injuries (cuts, burns, abrasions and surgical wounds). Colostrum also contains epithelial (skin) growth hormone that stimulates accelerated healing and powerful anti-inflammatory agents that can eliminate swelling and pain. Open the capsule and mix with sterile water or a saline solution to form a paste. This can be applied directly to the affected area. Bandage if needed. Reapply two to three times daily until healing is complete.
Does Colostrum Help With Gingivitis?
Colostrum's powerful antibacterial factors have been shown to help prevent and treat Gingivitis. Application is made by applying Colostrum directly to the gum area just before retiring. Reapply nightly until better. Colostrum has also been shown to help control any pain before or after dental work.
How Can I Afford Colostrum?
How can you NOT afford Colostrum? The next time you visit your neighborhood drug store and pharmacy, become aware of how many products and drugs are on the market that only treat the symptoms. We must remember that a cow gives birth only once a year. High quality Colostrum is taken only during the first 24 hours after birth and only from select hormone, pesticide and antibiotic free cows. It then must be processed without excessive heat to keep its components biologically active and encapsulated in a capsule that will dissolve in the small intestine - this processing is very expensive. With all the varying qualities of Colostrum on the market, we have a perfect example of the expression - you get what you pay for.
I'm A Vegetarian. I Don't Eat Animal Foods.
The Rishis (India's spiritual leaders) vegan diet has included Colostrum for thousands of years. Today,in India, the milkman delivers Colostrum to the wealthy. It's interesting that the cow has been deified in India. Colostrum is really neither animal nor vegetable but is unique unto itself - Colostrum is the first food of life - it is the gift of new life!
What is Bio Lipid? BIO-lipid is an intracellular liposome delivery system composed of the same four essential phospholipids that surround every cell in our body. They are natural components of dairy cream and are partly responsible for the bond between fat and water in milk products. The special lipids used in the coating of New Life Colostrum are unique water-soluble fats that significantly increase the solubility and absorption of any substance coated with them.
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Agglomeration is the process that Symbiotics uses to spraying powders with a lipid to make them more readily dispersible in water. New Life Colostrum Plus has been sprayed with a natural substance contained in dairy cream called BIO-lipidT. This exclusive coating is mammalian in nature, so it is an exact match to the cellular membrane lipid that surrounds each cell in our body. Unlike plant-sourced lipids, BIO-lipidT is readily absorbed into the cell without rejection or allergic reaction. It is an effective intracellular delivery system enhancing the absorption of all substances.
Benefits Clinical tests prove that a BIO-lipid coating enables colostrum to be up to 8 times more soluble than any other colostrum product on the market. Increased solubility ensures that colostrum and other ingredients are easily dispersed and more readily absorbed in the digestive tract.
Components A. Sphingomyelin (SPM)
Has been shown to help in many cellular pathways, including cellular growth and detection of unhealthy cells. It may also help contribute to the suppression of harmful cells. SPM serves as a surface receptor for immunoglobulins and some bacteria and is an activator of Epithelial Growth Receptors.
B. Phosphatidyl Ethanolamine (PE)
One of the specific phospholipids found in the cellular membranes of many living things. It comprises the backbone of cell membranes and contributes to the fluidity and structural environment of the cell. PE plays an important role in myelin structure of nerve endings in the brain.
C. Phosphatidyl Choline (PC)
Is the most abundant component of all cell membranes and has been shown to aid many of the body's important functions. Studies also prove that PC has a positive effect on memory and helps maintain cholesterol level. PC aids the liver with nutrient assimilation, hormone balancing, and toxin elimination. It helps the liver to effectively eliminate viruses, pollutants, and pharmaceuticals from the body's cells. PC has also been shown to help slow the aging process by protecting the cell membranes from damage.
D. Phosphatidyl Serine (PS)
Is found on the surface of membranes in brain cells. It stimulates the production of a brain messenger chemical that helps regulate memory by increasing the availability of glucose in the brain. (Glucose is the main fuel for metabolic reactions in the brain.) PS has been shown to stimulate production of dopamine and protein kinase C and protects against stress-induced behavioral changes. Current studies are investigating the effects on depression and other age-associated memory impairments.
DISCLAIMER
New Life Foods, Inc. is an independent distributor for Global Health Trax (GHT). The statements contained in this site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The statements contained herein are for informational purposes only, and are not meant to replace the services or recommendations of a physician or qualified health care practitioner. Those with health problems, or who are pregnant or nursing, are specifically advised that they should consult their physician before taking these or any nutritional supplements.
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