Colostrum

Bovine colostrum is also used for boosting the immune system, healing injuries, repairing nervous system damage, improving mood and sense of well being, slowing and reversing aging, and as an agent for killing bacteria and fungus. 

Colostrum knocks out intestinal inflammation.

Colostrum (although not milk) might help protect the stomach from damage caused by anti-inflammatory drugs. It has been hypothesized that colostrum's growth factors help stimulate the stomach to regenerate.

If more individuals understood the value of colostrum for use with lupus, they might be able to avoid some of the consequences of traditional drug therapy and gain more long lasting relief 
from symptoms. Colostrum is helpful for the lupus patient in a number of ways: 


1. It contains numerous anti-inflammatory compounds. Many individuals find colostrum more helpful than the anti-inflammatory drugs known as NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for relief of joint pain and swelling. 

2. Colostrum contains rejuvenating compounds which help restore the integrity of the 

intestinal tract. Often the restoration of a healthy gastrointestinal tract is enough to 

provide relief from the symptoms of lupus. This is due to the relationship between the 

lining of the intestinal tract and autoimmune responses. A healthy intestinal lining is one 

of the best protective mechanisms against infection, particularly, yeast infections and 

salmonella. 

3. Colostrum contains a compound known as PRP which has been found to help balance 

the overactive immune response with autoimmune diseases. 

 

4. Colostrum supports healthy levels of serotonin - the feel good hormone - thus 

overcoming depression which is so common with chronic health problems. 

 

 5. Colostrum supports overall hormonal balance. Many women discover relief from 

PMS and other indicators of hormonal imbalance with the use of colostrum. Recent 

studies have verified a connection between the hormones and the immune system and 

have identified a relationship between the female hormone, prolactin, and lupus. 

Hormonal balance may play a particular role in the relief of lupus symptoms.

We may never completely understand the ways in which colostrum aids autoimmune diseases 

such as lupus, but experience is a good teacher. And experience has taught me and others that colostrum can be a big part of the puzzle when it comes to helping the sufferers of lupus. 

The most severe case of lupus I have ever dealt with was a young woman in her early 20's. The 

disease had already destroyed her kidneys and she was undergoing regular dialysis. She also had extreme lung damage and had to use inhalers frequently. Her bowels were not functioning very well and she was losing weight rapidly. Her life expectancy was short when she began taking large amounts of “whole” colostrum. However, after several months, she was completely off dialysis and her kidneys were functioning again. She no longer needed inhalers and she was beginning to put on weight. She eventually went into complete remission and today she is 

symptom free with 2 healthy children - something she would never have been able to experience without the help of colostrum.  http://thehealthybeaver.com/Downloads/lupus.pdf

Colostrum is a milky fluid that comes from the breasts of humans, cows, and other mammals the first few days after giving birth, before true milk appears. It contains proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and proteins (antibodies) that fight disease-causing agents such as bacteria and viruses. Antibody levels in colostrums can be 100 times higher than levels in regular cow’s milk.

People originally got interested in bovine colostrum because of the high antibody levels. They thought that the antibodies might prevent intestinal infections in people, but they seem to be wrong.

Some athletes use bovine colostrum to burn fat, build lean muscle, increase stamina and vitality, and improve athletic performance. Bovine colostrum is not on the banned drug list of the International Olympic Committee.

Bovine colostrum is used in the rectum to treat inflammation of the colon (colitis). 

Researchers have created a special type of bovine colostrum called “hyperimune bovine colostrum.” This special colostrum is produced by cows that have received vaccinations against specific disease-causing organisms. The vaccinations cause the cows to develop antibodies to fight those specific organisms. The antibodies pass into the colostrum. Hyperimmune bovine colostrum has been used in clinical trials for treating AIDS-related diarrhea, diarrhea associated with graft versus host disease following bone marrow transplant, and rotavirus diarrhea in children.