Sunday, July 29, 2007

Colostrum - a natural boost for the immune system

Colostrum is nature’s first food for mammals and contains high levels of immunoglobulins, the self-defence mechanism by which the body fights infection as well as valuable growth factors to nourish the new born.
The antiviral, antibiotic and general immune boosting properties of colostrum were recognized many thousands of years ago and were used extensively prior to the discovery of antibiotics and sulphur drugs.
Today it is not only recognized for its immune boosting properties but the growth factors in colostrum benefit athletes by increasing stamina and due to its tissue healing properties, speeding up recovery from injury.
The immune system is the mechanism by which the body fights infection. Daily, our immune system needs to work optimally to combat View the rest of this article


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