Colostrum is a complex substance containing varying componants that have specific or nonspecific therapeutic and nutritional benefits. There are two main ways in which colostrum supports the human organism.
Multiple Immune Factors
Firstly, it has multiple immune factors and natural antibiotic properties provide strong support for overall immunity.
Many Growth Factors
Secondly, the many growth factors in colostrum offer a broad spectrum boost to he body encouraging optimum health and healing.
The stronger your body's immune system becomes, the more resilient it is to invading pathogens.
THE IMMUNE FACTORS
Immunoglobulins
The principlal immunoglobulins that function as antibodies ared IgG, IgA and IgM. All these immunoglobulins funtion synergistically so as to complement each other in their purpose to hunt down and destroy invading pathogenic microbes.
IgG Primary functiion is to identify and assist in the destrucition of invading pathogenic microbes. IgG is the predominate immunoglobulin in bovine milk colostrum.
IgA Primary role is as the first line of defence then protecting mucosal surfaces and preventing pathogen attacks.
IgM Primary role is to fight while also enhancing phagocytes (engulfment and digestion of bacteria) thereby destroying invading pathogens.
IgE Primarily involved with the allergic reaction and with histamine associated allergic reaction as well as active defence against enteric parasites.
IgD Stimulates lymphocytes to produce antibodies.
Stability of Antibodies
An important consideration is the stability of antibodies in the digestive tract. In a study conducted to ascertain the stability of bovine immunoglobulins to proteolytic digestion, it was revealed that the specific function of antibodies in the gastrointestinal tract is not adversely affected and that biological activity is retained.
Lactoferrin
An iron-binding protein with potent broad spectrum antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatary and free radical reducing effects. Lactoferrin also helps protect tissues from pathogenics, imflammaory and oxidative damage.
Cytokines
A group of substances that assist with regulation of immunity and inflammatory responses in the body. Two common forms of cytokines in colostrum are interleukins 1 and 6. They help regulate the intensity and duration of the immune response and control the communication between the immune system cells while at the same time boosting T lymphocytes activity.
Proline Rich Polypeptides (PRP'S)
These have been shown to enhance immunity by stimulating a weak immune system and/or balancing an overactive one. This can be done partly by the action of regulating the activity of the thymus gland which is often described as the 'command centre' for immune system.
Antibacterial Enzymes
These work syngertically with each other and increases anytibacterial activity in the presence of lactoferrin, forming a deadly combination for invading bacteria.
Lactalbumin
This substance, research has indicated, may have possiblities for enhancement of the immune resonponse against numerous forms of viruses and cancers including breat and liver. Lactalbumin has also been shown in vulnerable subjects to raise brain serotonin activity, reduce cortisol concentration and improve moods when under stress.
GROWTH FACTORS
Growth factors found in colostrum include Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), Trophoblast Growth factor (TGF), Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) and Fibroplast Growth Factor (FGF). Their function primiraily is in the growth, development, and maturation of cells, organs, nerves, muscles and tissues. Growth factors also play a part in the body's healing and recovery processess.
PROBIOTICS
The main fuction of the digestive system is the preparation of food, making it available to the body for energy, growth and structural maintenance.
Final digestion occurs in the intestine assisted by billions of micro-organisms (probiotic bacteria).
Food is metabolised and absorbed through the gut wall into the body and it has recommended that even a healthy diet should be supplemented with the leading form of good bacteria - Lactobacillus Acidophilus. The probiotic is included in Alpha Lipid Lifeline and should be taken every day.
A critical balance of both good and bad bacteria within the intestine is vital and this balance can be affected by changes in diet, health or immune status, age, stress, and even during the use of medications.
An imbalance of these bacteria can cause effects ranging from mild discomfort to fat more serious conditions such as Bowel Syndrome and even cancers.
Intestinal Health - Significant research has shown that probiotics are beneficial in treatment of many types of diarrheoa associated with antibiotic treatment, traveller's diarrheoa, and childhood rotovirus associated diarrheoa.
Probiotics have been proven to preserve intestinal integrity and mediate the effects of inflammatory bowel diseases such as colitis. In addition lactic acid can improve intestinal mobility and relieve constipation, particularly for thise in their senior years.
Immune System
Reseach suggests that probiotics can enhance both specific and non-specific immune response by increasing local levels of cytokines and natural killer cell activity as well as having a positive effect on the immunoglobulins.
Lactose Intolerance
Evidence has shown that lactic acid bacteria alleviates symptoms of lactose intolerance by providing bacterial lactase digestion function.
Allergy
Probiotics have beneficial effect on the mucosal barrier function thus reducing the allergic reaction. Probiotics have also exhibited a positive influence on the treatment and management of other conditions including eczema, asthma and hayfever.
Cancer
Extensive research has shown that probiotic consumption may reduce the risk of colon cancer by reducing the incidence and number of tumors.
Multi-Vitamins/Minerals
Even with a good diet not all the essential itamins and minerals are obtained for good health.
Soils have been exhausted through intensive farming and food is not asnutrient rich as it previously was. Vitamin nd mineral deficiencies are commonly associated with many illnesses and the need for a complete range is the reason that they are included in APHA LIPID(tm) LIFELINE (tm).
Prebiotics
Prebiotics or dietary fibre serve the body in several ways. they not only encourage the growth of beneficial probiotic bacteria but also stimulate the action of the gut promoting good digestion and a healthy metabolilsm.
Testimonial
Flu and Cold
"I am now 56 years old. I was very prone to flu and cold - as often as once a month or in two months since I young. I was always prescribed with antibiotics. And since I started three years ago consuming Alpha Lipid Lifeline (colostrum) I have not caught a flu nor seen a doctor until today. I have saved a lot of midical bills.
Even when most people around me are suffering from flu or cold I do not get it anymore or at most all I got was a sniff. When that happens I will just take a little more colostrum to boost my immune system and I will be perfect.
Not only did I do not have flu anymore, even my arthritis at the joints at my fingers had dissappeared. The heel injury which I suffered when I was young while playing badminton - the pain is also gone. Today I am living a very active and energetic life. Thanks to Alpha Lipid Lifeline.
Patrick YC Lim
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