Profile of the most important ingredients in colostrum
Immunoglobulins (=antibodies)
are antibodies produced by the immune system to protect the body from intruders. They ward off viruses, fungi, and bacteria, neutralize toxic substances, and play an important role in inhibiting inflammation. Compared to normal milk, these are found in colostrum in concentrations hundreds of times higher. It has now been proven that cows produce up to 2 kg of immunoglobulins in the first three days after giving birth.
Amino acids
are vital protein building blocks and essential for metabolism and cell regeneration. Colostrum contains 26 different amino acids that our body needs. An optimal supply of amino acids ensures optimal energy provision and therefore has a decisive influence on physical and mental performance.
Natural growth factors
have a positive effect on cell metabolism and thus stimulate cell proliferation. This can promote muscle growth, reduce fatty tissue, and accelerate healing processes. Colostrum contains the highest concentration of the growth factor IGF-1 found in nature. The positive influence of growth factors on the aging processes of our body is now also the focus of scientific research.
Vitamins
regulate the protein, fat, and sugar metabolism of our organism. In particular, the vitamin B complex, which is contained alongside other essential vitamins, has a positive effect on nerve fibers and helps with stress and exhaustion.
Lactoferrin
is one of the most powerful antiviral and antibacterial substances of natural origin and thus an effective broad-spectrum antibiotic. Lactoferrin deprives bacteria of iron, thereby preventing them from multiplying. It is more effective than other immunoglobulins against pathogens such as HIV, herpes, and Candida albicans. Natural and intact lactoferrin is found in significant quantities in colostrum.
Proline-rich polypeptides (PRP)
keep our immune system in balance. They balance out an overactive immune system and strengthen a weakened one. This makes them particularly important in all autoimmune diseases in which the body destroys its own structures. Allergy sufferers also benefit from this ingredient in colostrum, as the immune system is slowed down by PRP. In addition, PRP stimulates the production of the body’s own antibodies.
Cytokines
are proteins that regulate bodily functions. The cytokine interleukin facilitates communication between cells and thus controls the duration and strength of the immune response.
Minerals
Sodium, chlorine, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus are also found in colostrum, as are essential trace elements such as chromium, iron, fluorine, iodine, selenium, etc. We must consume all of these substances in our diet to prevent deficiency symptoms.
Glycoproteins
enable immune and growth factors to pass through the acidic digestive system.
Prolactin
promotes the production of breast milk. Lactobacillus bifidus acidophilus also aids digestion and reduces the amount of harmful bacteria and fungi in the digestive system.
Telomerase
is also known as the “immortality enzyme” because, according to the latest research, it has a positive effect on the aging process of cells. Colostrum is the only known food source of the enzyme telomerase.
Even more ingredients
In addition, endorphins, interleukins, interferons, biotin, L-carnitine, melatonin, insulin, lysozyme, C3, C4 and orosomucoid, a-1-fetoprotein, a-1-antitrypsin, xanthine oxidase, lactoperoxidase, and many others are also contained in colostrum ingredients.