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This product is classed as a “food supplement” NOT as “medicine”. There are strict guidelines that must be adhered to when describing the beneficial effects of food supplements. Amongst these are that it is not allowable to suggest that it can treat, cure or alleviate any health condition. Thus we are only able to advise you of symptoms of any health condition with regard to which the product may be beneficial. Whilst try to give you the fullest information possible, regardless of the amount of research that may or may not have been undertaken, we are only permitted to say that the product “may” have “beneficial” effects on symptoms of health conditions or specific parts of the body but not the health condition itself. Thus, you will see below the expressions “may” and “beneficial” used consistently in the information below. Please also note that comments and information given below are authored by us and should not be taken as having been made by the manufacturer of the product.
More Details about Aquasource Colostrom
What will Colostrum do for me?
Colostrum is good for virtually everybody.
It may help and be beneficial to:
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To boost the immune system
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Reduce or prevent the symptoms of colds, flu and other
infections
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After or during illness, aid
convalescence.
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‘leaky gut’
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Digestive problems
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Gingivitis (gum disease)
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Athletes
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Burning of fat and building of lean muscle mass
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reducing the symptoms of ageing
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reducing the symptoms of Depression
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After surgery, accidents, cuts and burns
(open capsule, mix with sterile water or a saline solution to form a
paste. Apply directly to affected area. Bandage if needed. Reapply two
to three times daily until healing is complete)
Colostrum is a source of nutrition that:
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Contains all necessary immune factors, plus
growth factors and a variety of vitamins and minerals
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Can fight and remove bacterial invaders in
the intestinal tract
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Contains insulin-like growth factor IGF-1,
associated with athletic endurance and fat burning
AquaSource Colostrum is from New Zealand
cows which is far superior to any other Colostrum because New Zealand
has the purest climate, and its pasture-fed cows are free of pesticides,
antibiotics, and diseases like BSE and Foot-and-Mouth.
The processing methods used protect the
nutritional integrity of the product. Clinically extracted under the
most exacting of standards, AquaSource’s Colostrum contains all the
vital constituents that make that initial foodstuff the primary
nutritional source for the body’s immune system.
Colostrum is a food, not a drug or a
medicine, but is a food that has evolved in the mammary world over eons
to provide sustenance and protection during the very vulnerable early
stages of a newborn’s life. In short, it transfers the inherent
antibodies of the mother to the offspring.
AquaSource’s Colostrum is not sourced from
just one cow, rather the nutritional factors and antibodies contained in
it are taken from hundreds, sometimes thousands of cows.
Bovine Colostrum contains between 10-21
times more factors than human Colostrum and is the proven most stable
source and method for the derivation of Colostrum.
Additionally Bovine Colostrum contains
glycoproteins and trypsin inhibitors which ensures its immune and growth
factors are not destroyed in the intestinal tract.
There have been numerous research papers
published on the importance of antibodies in the battle against disease
and the benefit of balanced growth factors for the body’s continued
well-being.
Below is a breakdown of the factors
contained in AquaSource’s Colostrum.
Immunoglobulins (antibodies)
These are broad spectrum defenders against bacteria and viruses. There
are five classes of immunoglobulins found in all mammals, including
humans. Colostrum contains all of them.
Lactoferin
An extremely powerful antiviral, antibacterial substance found only in
bovine Colostrum.
Cytokines
These are responsible for cell to cell communications and regulate lymph
activity, boost T-cell activity and play an integral role in the
regulation of intensity and duration of immune responses. Cytokines are,
in turn, composed of Interleukins that have various inhibitory
properties.
Interleukin-10
This is a specific inhibitor of inflammation.
Proline-rich Polypeptide
This is the thymus gland’s regulating
hormone. (Click here for information on this important gland)
Oligo Polysaccharides and Glycoconjugates
These are sugars which specifically bind to pathogenic (bacterial)
invaders and as a result stop them permeating the intestines’ walls.
Epithelial Growth Factor (EGF)
Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1)
Transforming Growth Factors A & B (TGF A & B)
Growth Hormone (GH)
These growth factors aid the building of bone, muscle, nerves and
tissues as well as balancing blood sugars.
Colostrum can be taken by young and old
alike as well as athletes and sports people. It is also suitable for
people recovering from illness. With the abundance of nutrients
contained in it, Colostrum is an effective aid to any nutritional regime
or daily supplementation and provides a foundation for physical health
based on the ultimate blueprint: Nature.
Colostrum is often called pre-milk. It's a
thick, milk-like liquid produced by mammary glands, especially during
the first two or three days after birth and before true lactation.
Colostrum contains Protein and Fat to
nurture the infant. In comparison to mature milk it contains more
protein and less milk sugar and fat.
Its yellow colour reflects a high content of
beta carotene
Colostrum provides maternal Antibody (IgA) and lymphocytes (white blood
cells) to assist in protecting the infant's Gastro-intestinal Tract.
Some of the antibodies leak into the infant's bloodstream and provide
additional protection from 'bugs'.
Colostrum provides Bifidus Factor, which
helps beneficial bacteria populate the infant's intestinal infections,
though the mother may have one.
Colostrum changes to transitional milk
between the third and sixth day after birth. By the tenth day, the major
changes in milk composition are complete.
Why bovine (cows) Colostrum?
Scientific research, conducted in the last
decade in major medical research centres and universities throughout the
world, has shown that bovine and human Colostrum are virtually
identical. Research has shown that bovine Colostrum can work in humans.
Why do I need Colostrum as an adult?
Research has shown that once we pass
puberty, our bodies gradually produce less of the immune and growth
factors that help our bodies fight off disease and heal damaged body
tissue. With the loss of these vital components, we age and die.
Colostrum is the only source of these life giving components . . . the
actual immune factors and all of our body's growth factors (hormones) in
perfect combination as nature intended.
What else can Colostrum do for me?
Colostrum contains IGF-1, the most powerful
growth factor in our bodies. Medical Research has shown that
supplementing with IGF-1 will help burn fat and build lean muscle mass.
Remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so while you may not notice a
change on the scale, you will see the difference in the way your clothes
fit.
Colostrum is also anti-ageing. The body
makes its own Growth Hormones, but at puberty this begins to slow down.
By the age of 80 we are producing virtually no growth hormone. These
hormones are necessary for the reproduction of virtually all of our body
cells. Colostrum provides these hormones, so that ageing slows down.
Colostrum has been proven to improve mood
during stress by stimulating the brain to release seretonin and dopamine
and prolong their re-uptake. Colostrum's powerful antibacterial factors
have been shown to help prevent and great gum disease. Apply Colostrum
directly to the gum area just before retiring. Reapply nightly until
better. Colostrum has also been shown to help control any pain before
or after dental work.
Colostrum has been shown to kill bacteria
and viruses.
It stimulates tissue repair, particularly
the bowel lining.
Colostrum stimulates fat utilization for
fuel and so can help with weight-loss.
Colostrum optimises cellular reproduction
(anti-ageing).
Should I take colostrum in tablet or capsule
form?
It takes tremendous pressure (which creates
high temperatures) to form a tablet. When you apply this heat to
Colostrum, you destroy the biological activity of Colostrum's immune and
growth factors. Some manufacturers choose this route either because
they lack knowledge about Colostrum or because it is so much cheaper.
The goal is to have Colostrum reach the small intestine intact where it
does its best work. It is very important to take Colostrum capsules on
an empty stomach with lots of water to aid its transit into the upper
intestine.
Colostrum is a food and can be consumed by
most people without any side effects. Colostrum has no known drug
interactions.
People with milk protein allergies should be
cautious when using Colostrum. Pregnant or nursing women should consult
their medical advisor prior to taking ANY supplements. There is no
known toxicity level with Colostrum.
How does Colostrum interact with other
supplements or prescription medications?
Colostrum heals the bowel. This means you
get more nutrients from food you eat and supplements you take. It also
means you may absorb medication better. You may need to take fewer
nutritional supplements and medications may need to be re-evaluated for
dose by your medical practitioner.
Everyone is different. Try starting with
just one capsule a day for a few days, and build up to several capsules
per day. Some people may experience a 'healing incident' as the body
releases toxins. This can give temporary symptoms of digestive
problems, skin eruptions, rashes or flu-like symptoms. This is a good
sign that it is working and usually wears off in a couple of days. If
you suffer any discomfort, just cut back on the Colostrum for a few days
and then resume at a lower quantity, increasing your intake slowly as
you reach optimum levels.
What
if I'm pregnant or breast-feeding?
Ask your medical practitioner prior to taking any nutritional or herbal
supplements, or prescription drugs.
Can I give my children Colostrum?
The immune factors may be very important in cases of lingering or
recurring bacterial or viral infections, but it's always wise to consult
your medical practitioner.
I don't like swallowing capsules. How can I
take colostrum?
Colostrum works best if it is taken in capsule form, on an empty stomach
with 8-12 ounces of water. If you cannot swallow capsules, you may open
the capsule and mix it with a few tablespoons of yoghurt, applesauce or
other food. Don't forget the water. Do not take any other supplements
with Colostrum and wait at least twenty minutes before you eat.
What about Mad Cow Disease?
No transmission of mad cow disease has ever been connected with the
dairy industry, anywhere in the world.
What if I am lactose intolerant?
Most people with lactose intolerance do not experience a problem with
Colostrum, as there is only a small amount of lactose present. If,
however, you have a severe milk protein allergy, you should consult your
doctor prior to taking Colostrum, due to its high protein count
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