Colostrum & Aging: Aging can slow you down, affect health, appearance and ultimately, quality of life. The aging process is linked to rapidly declining levels of hormones, especially Growth Hormone (GH). Production of GH in our bodies begins to decline from puberty onwards. By the time the body reaches the age of 61, the levels of GH are only 20% of the level they were at age 21. The majority of people are beginning to exhibit signs of aging by their forties. Colostrum appears to work similarly to GH without the known, unsafe side effects. The biologically active growth factors in bovine colostrum are able to assist with protection against disease and the following processes. Stimulation of cellular and tissue growth Repair and reversal of the damage done by disease and the natural aging process Increased metabolism Stimulation of protein synthesis - critical for the renewal of skin and bones The regenerative effects of colostrum can extend to nearly all of the structural cells in the body making it invaluable as an aid in the quest of prevention of premature aging. Colostrum & Children: Every child should take colostrum every day. Growing children are constantly exposed to illness at school, kindergarten and playgroups. The immunoglobulins and immune factors in colostrum may help to support the child’s immune system and aid in the maintenance of good health, allowing them to grow up healthy and strong. Colostrum & Sport: Around the world, professional sports people and committed amateurs are discovering the benefits of colostrum for increased performance. Colostrum is becoming one of the few natural supplements they are prepared to take and which has been cleared by the International Olympic Drug Committee.* Top sports people train to such a high level that they deplete their immune systems very quickly and are therefore more susceptible to illnesses. The immune factors in colostrum are extremely beneficial in both protection and speed of recovery from illness. * Colostrum has been reviewed by the World Anti-Doping Agency and is NOT on the Prohibited List. Colostrum Gives Competitive Edge: In trials completed on elite level athletes, colostrum has exhibited a positive influence on exercise characterised by short bursts of activity such as in sprinters, short distance runners and gymnasts. In a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled study, the effect of supplementation with bovine colostrum on body composition and exercise performance was investigated. Over a period of eight weeks seventeen female and eighteen male field hockey players received either 60g of colostrum or whey protein (placebo) daily. The athletes sprint test and vertical jump performance improved significantly more in the colostrum group when compared to the whey group. Many sports people today are aware of the importance of protein supplementation for strength performance and reduction of muscle wasting with long term exercise. One aspect often overlooked, is the individual’s ability to digest these supplemental proteins as well as the ability to break them down into small building blocks the body can actually utilise for muscle tissue building. A recent study designed to determine the responses of muscle protein, serum amino acids and strength performance in physically active men, concluded that two weeks supplementation with colostrum increases serum concentration of essential amino acids. The more circulating amino acids, the better the protein breakdown with more and possibly faster muscle building. Colostrum & Your Pet: Even the health of your beloved pets can be enhanced by the addition of colostrum to their diet. If your kittens or puppies are failing to thrive, if one of your animals has a wound, abscess, stomach bug or their coats are not gleaming with good health, they could well benefit from the goodness of colostrum powder. Diarrhoea can be a common problem in recently weaned puppies and studies have shown that supplementation with bovine colostrum can assist in the reduction of symptoms and improve faecal quality. It can be sprinkled on to their food or given in a more concentrated form mixed with water or honey to aid an upset stomach or to fight infection. So whether your pet is a top show animal or simply a loved member of the family unit, be they young or old, just like their owners, they can benefit from the addition of a daily dose of colostrum.
Posted on: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 05:06:08 +0000