Enormously nutritious and comprising high levels of essential vitamins, minerals, nutrients and antibodies, colostrum is the naturally-occurring fluid that promotes growth and health in infants and newly-born animals. Yet, so potent and nutritious is it, research shows that, when consumed in supplement form by adults, it may also promote immunity, help fight infections and improve gut health. And that’s why, at The Finchley Clinic, we’re more than happy to introduce you to Colostrum Organic (120 capsules).

Colostrum Organic – a highly nutritious product

To be precise, colostrum is a milky fluid released by mammal mothers who’ve just given birth, but before production of their breast milk has begun. So, it’s a critically significant nutrient source for just-delivered infants (of all mammal species; not least human babies); promoting, as it does, growth and helping staving off/ fight potential infant diseases. And yet, as noted, it’s also entirely safe and acceptable to be consumed by human adults, years after infanthood.

Now, for its part, Colostrum Organic is a totally organically-sourced form of colostrum; being derived from EU bovine herds and very similar to human colostrum. Each and every batch of the product is tested, so it can be declared free of harmful hormones, antibiotics and pesticides ahead of being sold. It’s rich in a balanced blend of disease-fighting proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, growth hormones, vitamins (among them Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E), minerals (calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and zinc) and digestive enzymes.

Immune factors and growth factors – and more

Importantly, when it comes to this colostrum supplement, you’ll find that, among its more-than 90 components are nutrients that can be grouped together in two different classes: immune factors and growth factors. Immune factors have been shown to help the body fight off harmful invaders, such as viruses, bacteria, yeast and fungus. And, in Colostrum Organic, their work is enhanced by its plentiful antibodies, which like nothing more than to get involved in the body’s immune response to infections, including those caused by bacteria and viruses; especially the antibodies IgA, IgG, and IgM.

Conversely, once absorbed into the body, growth factors become busy in the building and restoration work of bone, muscle, nerve tissue, connective tissue, skin and cartilage; as well as helping to increase lean muscle, burn fat for fuel and aiding wound-healing. Colostrum Organic is especially rich in two growth factors, the insulin-like, protein-based hormones that are growth factors 1 and 2 (IGF-1 and IGF-2).

Health benefits of Colostrum Organic

So, to be more specific, Colostrum Organic may well:

• Boost immunity – thanks to its high concentration of the antibodies IgA and IgG, the supplement offers impressive immunity-boosting credentials; in fact, a study discovered that, taken daily, a colostrum supplement increased the IgA antibodies in distance runners’ saliva by 79%, compared to baseline levels, while researchers believe IgA levels in saliva may boost immunity and improve the body’s capacity to battle upper respiratory tract infections
• Prevent/ treat diarrhoea – Colostrum Organic’s blend of antibodies, as well as the protein lactoferrin, may well help prevent diarrhoea, when it’s associated with bacterial and viral infections; a study of adults suffering with diarrhoea, when associated with HIV, revealed that 100 grams of colostrum each day (along with traditional anti-diarrhoeal medications) decreased stool frequency 21% more than traditional medications did, on their own.

Moreover, colostrum is often considered hyperimmune, implying it may be effective in treating infections in humans, including those caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), candida, cryptosporidia, H pylori rotavirus, salmonella, Shigella dysenteriae bacteria, staphylococcus and streptococcus.

• Improve gut health – Colostrum Organic, too, may help strengthen the linings of your gut and battle infections there (most likely thanks to both its growth factors and lactoferrin); studies show that, in addition to strengthening the gut wall, it may stimulate growth of intestinal cells and help prevent intestinal permeability (‘leaky gut’), a condition that sees gut particles leak out into the rest of the body.

So, rich in disease-fighting compounds, Colostrum Organic may well improve resistance to viruses and auto-immune disorders; help strengthen your immune system; support cardiovascular function; support healing of injured tissue (and lead to softer skin and reduce wrinkles); increase muscle tone; boost energy (and enhance strength and stamina during exercise); improve mental alertness and positive mood; fight infections that could cause diarrhoea; and improve gut health.

In which case, this potent supplement may well be especially helpful if you have a specific condition, infection or gut inflammation – and, even if you don’t, it may well do you a great deal of good.