Contents 500 mg Lyophilized Bovine Colostrum The colostrum is derived from veterinary grade A certified herds within 12 hours of calving, that are free ofsynthetic hormones, pesticides and antibiotics. About 100 tests are carried outon each batch of colostrum including microbiological tests to ensure freedomfrom pathogens and tests to ensure that the product meets immunoglobulinstandards. 10 samples are collected per batch, and a colostrum sample istraceable to an individual cow. The colostrum is frozen within one hour ofcollection and is processed by low temperature spray drying.   Composition Bovine colostrum is muchricher in many factors than human colostrum. Immune Factors Colostrum has high concentrations of immunoglobulins in particular:, IgG, IgM. and IgA. Immunoglobulins derived from colostrum are important to the immunity of infant mammals and for protection of the intestinal tract. In addition there are avariety of other factors found in colostrums. (excluding immunoglobulins) found in colostrum. These include lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, and lysozyme, as well as immune messangers such as cytokines. These colostral factors can help combat viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Growth Factors In addition growth factors are present which stimulate muscle and bone growth in the newborn. Growth factors found in colostrum include epithelial growth factor (EGF), insulin-like growth factor –1and 2 (IGF-1and IGF-2), growth hormone, and transforming growth factors A and B. These growth factors also appear to have anti-aging properties by inducing retention of muscle mass, and maintaining skin function – hence reducing wrinkling. Colostrum Growth Factors can help: Stimulate normal growth, regeneration, and accelerate repair of aged or injured muscle, skin collagen, bone, and cartilage and nerve tissues Stimulate the body to use fat instead of muscle in metabolism Build lean body tissue Maintain normal blood sugar levels Increase serotonin levels (a natural anti-depressant)   Permeability Factors These factors include atrypsin inhibitor and other protease inhibitors. These prevent the breakdown ofproteins derived from colostrum (immune and growth factors). Colostrum in Health Management Colostrum has anextraordinary ability to reduce G.I. inflammation and hence reverseinflammatory bowel disease. Colostrum has been used inthe treatment of the following conditions (alone or in conjunction with othertherapies) Autoimmune and relateddiseases Crohn’s disease, chronicfatigue syndrome, colitis, lupus erythematosus Infections Viral, bacterial, fungal, parasites   COLOSTRUM RESEARCH: • Colostrum has been shown to aid in recovery from Rotavirus induced diarrhea in children (J Pediatr gastrenterol Nutr 23(3) 207-12 • Use of colstrum has shown increased immune responses. (Microbiol. Immunol. 2003;47:461-468 • Colostrum reduces damage to the gastrointestinal tract due to the digestion of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Playford, R.J. et. Al. (1999) Gut 44:653-658 andPlayford, R.J. et. Al. (2001)