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COLOSTRUM - Life's
First Food
by Lynn Hinderliter CN, LDN
Virtually two whole
generations of Americans, possibly more, were deprived of many of the
precious nutrients that lead to lifelong good health because of the strange
medical perversion that led to the suppression of breast-feeding On
a personal note, I had my two babies in an American Army hospital over 30 years
ago, and had to literally FIGHT the opposition of the hospital staff to
my intention to breastfeed. I had a really simple belief: that this
was what Nature intended breasts to be used for!
When a female mammal gives birth,
before the production of the nutritious milk comes the valuable food known as
colostrum with its many health benefits. Where breast milk is a source of
protein, colostrum is a source of immunity. Farmers habitually remove a
calf from its mother in order to appropriate the cow's milk production for their
own use: but they soon discovered that if they removed the calf before it
had a chance to suckle for a few days, not only was it more susceptible to
infection and disease, but its health suffered long term.
Now that the components of
Colostrum have been identified, its health benefits come as absolutely no
surprise. Among other things, it contains:
An enzyme which
attacks bacteria in the body by releasing lysins (dissolving agents)
that weaken the cell walls of the bacteria until they collapse. Swiss
studies show it to be effective even against E. Coli, a major
childhood threat. (Wild et al.,
Reevaluation of the effect of lysozyme ..... Microsc. Res. Tech, 1991;
39(3):297-304) .
Lactoferrin - a
protein which captures iron molecules and makes them unavailable to bacteria
and viruses, which need it for growth.
Immunoglobulins, to
include IgG which attacks and attaches to bacteria, thereby making them
vulnerable to attack by the body's immune system.
Glycoproteins -
natural protease inhibitors.
Interferon - which
supports the immune system, and fights viruses.
Oligosaccharides -
which support and encourage the growth of probiotic bacteria,
IGF1 & 2, and
other growth factors important for all growth of muscle and tissue.
and more ........
Colostrum has been used in Ayurvedic
medicine for centuries, and farming communities used to make a pudding from it
which was highly valued. I recall a recipe book I have unfortunately lost
printed during the war in England which gave a number of recipes for colostrum.
It has a long history of
use as a health enhancer. but only recently have people woken up to its real and
immediate benefits; I recommend it always for long lasting and
debilitating diarrhea, for any condition that involves irritation or
inflammation of the digestive tract and bowels, and for immune support. I
know that it is also said to be useful for body-builders because of its Growth
Hormone connection, but I have no personal experience of that application in my
clientele, so will not comment.
I have seen it make a
life-changing difference in many seriously debilitated people, and highly
recommend it for use when the immune system is deficient and digestive
weaknesses are present. There are many studies showing its
beneficial effect in cases of
intestinal permeability
(Leaky Gut Syndrome) and the attendant
ill-health and allergic conditions, and its balancing effect on the immune
system. I consider it to be one of the basic health supporting substances,
and use it myself on an ongoing basis. If your health is compromised, I
recommend trying it: there are certainly no side effects (it is even
tolerated by most lactose intolerant people) and the possibility of many
benefits.
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LaLeche
League writes about Colostrum - http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/colostrum.html
Guidelines
for farmers raising calves - http://ag.udel.edu/departments/anfs/faculty/kung/articles/importance_of_colostrum_for_calv.htm
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