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Colostrum is full of rich nutrients and immune factors that set babies on the path to health. Terra North tests each batch of pure colostrum for consistent levels of immunoglobulins, fats, lacto-ferrin, protein, and vitamins. Each individual's response to natural ingredients depends upon their bodies absorption of these important nutrients. Here are a few reasons why you should be taking colostrum:
Immune Factors:
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Immunoglobulins: globulin proteins that function as antibodies and are the key immune element found in bovine colostrum. They serve to counteract toxins, viruses, and bacteria in our lymphatic and circulatory systems (1).
- Immunoglobulin G (IgG) counteracts bacteria and toxins in the blood and lymphatic system (1).
- immunoglobulin M (IgM) seeks out and attaches itself to viruses in the circulatory system (1).
- Immunoglobulin A (IgA) provides protection against microbes proliferating in body secretions, especially those of the digestive and respiratory tracts (4).
- Lactoferrin: a protein that transports iron to red blood cells and helps fight micro-organisms by depriving them of iron (1).
- Proline-rich polypeptide (PRP): a hormone that helps calm a hyperactive immune system or stimulate an underactive immune system. PRP has also been shown to reduce or eliminate the pain, swelling, and inflammation associated with allergies and autoimmune diseases (1).
- Leukocytes: white cells that stimulate production of interferon, a protein that inhibits viruses from reproducing (1).
- Lysozyme: a hydrolyzing protein agent and immune system booster capable of destroying bacteria and viruses on contact (2).
- Cytokines and lymphokinesa: regulate the body's immune response, stimulate the production of immunoglobulins, and affect cell growth and repair. Cytokines have been a major area of research in seeking a cure for cancer (1).
- Oligosaccharides: help prevent bacteria from attaching to the mucous membranes, which line the gut and throat. Colostrum is thus a great choice for relief of sore throats due to the protection it provides the throat from bacterial infection (2).
- Vitamins: Colostrum contains small amounts of Vitamins A, B12, and E, all crucial for a healthy immune system (2).
- Glycoproteins (protease inhibitors): are complex proteins that protect immune factors and growth factors from being broken down by the acids in the digestive tract (1).
Growth Factors:
- Growth factors in colostrum, such as Epithelial Growth Factor (EgF), stimulate normal growth as well as the healing and repair of aged or injured skin, bone, muscle, and other tissues (1). Insulin-like Growth Factors, IgF-1 and IgF-2, help slow the breakdown of protein in the body, and cause the body to favor fat as an energy source, preserving dietary protein for the generation of new lean muscle tissue (3).
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Warning: The Food & Drug Administration has not approved these statements. Colostrum is not a cure. Neither Terra North nor La Belle claim that it is. Please contact Terra North at 1-888-818-3772 with any questions.
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